Blending fields and skies: University of Kentucky prepares alum for unique military career path

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Jun. 18, 2024

A UK graduate says his time at the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment and the Air Force ROTC has equipped him for the future.

Resilient by nature: Martin-Gatton CAFE professor continues to support family initiative to transform lives through outdoor adventure

By Grace Sowards
Published on Jun. 5, 2024

The Life Adventure Center exists to heal people through the power of nature. Whether it be young students or adult groups, the staff at LAC encourages individuals to unlock their internal resilience.

UK Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment appoints new Agricultural Economics Chair

By Derrick Meads
Published on May. 16, 2024

The University of Kentucky has appointed alum Aslihan Spaulding as new chair of the Department of Agricultural Economics, an opportunity to review and refresh programs that serve and advance Kentucky.

Take the next step: Get market-ready with business skills, tools for success

By Christopher Carney
Published on 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.

Kentucky SBDC and SKED awarded grant to boost childcare services in the state

By Ryan Ferguson
Published on Feb. 14, 2024

A grant for the Kentucky Small Business Development Center (SBDC), in partnership with the Southeast Kentucky Economic Development Corporation (SKED), will help advance childcare resources for moderate-income households and women entrepreneurs' families in Kentucky.

UK unveils enhanced agricultural economics Master's program, focusing on real-world problem-solving through extension

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Jan. 25, 2024

A new UK Master's program will help agriculture economics students obtain out-of-the-classroom experience by integrating extension in the curriculum.

Kentucky agriculture navigating 2024 economic headwinds and opportunities

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Nov. 30, 2023

Following two years of growth, Kentucky's agricultural economy will likely begin to see a slight downturn.

At Mother Nature’s mercy, dry conditions impacting Kentucky farmers

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Sep. 22, 2023

Most of Kentucky is officially "abnormally dry." U.S. Drought Monitor

James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits opens distillery and maturation facility on University of Kentucky campus

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Aug. 7, 2023

Kentucky grain farms unraveling the 2022 financial landscape

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Jul. 26, 2023

The agricultural industry is no stranger to farm income fluctuations.