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Jeffrey Stringer, a longtime fixture of the University of Kentucky’s forestry program, retired this year.

Kentucky’s Cooperative Extension Service and agents from the University of Kentucky and Kentucky State University are now better equipped to help educate their communities about weather disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.

UK alum and health education leader Chlodys Johnstone is named assistant dean for extension health partnerships to help build sustainable, transdisciplinary programs—locally and beyond.

The UKREC beef research has become critical to producers both inside and outside the Commonwealth. The Princeton-based program has served beef cattle producers in Western Kentucky and beyond through improved forages, genetics and herd management strategies.

Inside the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment sits the Division of Regulatory Services, a department that serves as the guardians for the state’s agricultural products.

UKNow is highlighting the University of Kentucky’s 2025-26 University Research Professors. Established by the Board of Trustees in 1976, the professorship program recognizes excellence across the full spectrum of research at UK and is sponsored by the Office of the Vice President for Research. 

Callie Black’s undergraduate research is preparing her for a career in wildlife conservation.

Agricultural drone pilots can prepare and test for certification during summer workshop through Kentucky Agricultural Training School in Madisonville.

Former 4-H state and extension program leader Joe Kurth recently passed away, leaving a legacy of many accomplishments and contributions to youth development in Kentucky and beyond.

Maria Paula Barrantes Castillo, a hospitality management and tourism student, received recognition for her research about UK’s James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits.