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Nancy Cox to retire from UK, serving more than 20 years as agriculture leader
May. 15, 2024
Nancy Cox, dean of the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (CAFE) and UK's first-ever vice president for Land-grant Engagement, plans to retire in late summer. Photo by Matt Barton
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Nancy Cox was announced dean of the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture in 2014, becoming the first female to assume this leadership role at the college. Congratulating the students on stage during the commencement ceremony at graduation was one of her many passions in the role. Photo by Matt Barton.
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University of Kentucky James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits names its first-ever head distiller
May. 13, 2024
Glenna Joyce, who has worked as the education coordinator at the Beam Institute since early 2021, will now be running distillery operations on campus.
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Joyce is pictured here at the Beam Institute on campus. She began her new role in late April 2024. Photo credit: Matt Barton
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Gatton Foundation Endowed Chairs announced, advancing Kentucky through promising research
May. 13, 2024
University of Kentucky faculty researchers Alison Gustafson and Tiffany Messer are conferred as the first Gatton Foundation Endowed Chairs—an award for continuing transformational research, extension efforts and programming that addresses agricultural and societal challenges. 
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Alison Gustafson and Tiffany Messer. Photo by Sabrina Hounshell.
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Kentucky Agriculture Training School hosting valuable workshops to enhance your growing season
May. 10, 2024
The Kentucky Agriculture Training School (KATS) is offering several hands-on, interactive workshops designed to educate on important topics during the growing season.
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KATS workshop on focused on crop scouting. Photo provided by Lori Rogers.
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The final course: UK instructor Bob Perry’s educational and culinary legacy
May. 8, 2024
The University of Kentucky chef-in-residence has quite an accomplished career. While he may be retiring from the university, he will certainly not be forgotten by his students, colleagues and industry peers.
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Bob Perry
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From Army green to nature’s greenery, one UK student wants to improve the military’s carbon footprint
May. 7, 2024
University of Kentucky student Peyton Zelenak aims to help the Army become a more naturally sustainable institution.
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Peyton Zelenak
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Kentucky 4-H to celebrate 100 years at teen conference
May. 3, 2024
The 2024 Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference will celebrate 100 years — bringing together high school youth from across the Commonwealth and building strong future leaders on June 11-14.
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The four-day conference will help youth develop valuable life skills including leadership, teamwork, communication, networking and service. Photo by Matt Barton.
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Kentucky small businesses to be awarded and recognized at State Capitol
May. 1, 2024
This annual event celebrates National Small Business Week, recognizing high-performing small business owners in Kentucky.
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Left to Right: Robert Coffey, Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman, Kristina Joyce, Dr. Angie Madden. Pictures provided by the Lt. Governor's Office.
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University of Kentucky graduate returns full circle to her equine passion and roots 
Apr. 30, 2024
After a long and winding road, one student is finally fulfilling her dream of working with horses and hopes to one day teach the next generation of equine professionals.
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Heather MacKenzie
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Take the next step: Get market-ready with business skills, tools for success
Apr. 30, 2024
The MarketReady Training Program offers two upcoming sessions for Kentucky producers, farmers, agents and anyone interested in selling their farm products to gain valuable business acumen.
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is an educational opportunity MarketReady is for local food producers that want to enhance their business tools for success.
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