News Archive: Agricultural Economics
Kentucky small businesses to be awarded and recognized at State Capitol

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Christopher Carney
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This annual event celebrates National Small Business Week, recognizing high-performing small business owners in Kentucky.
Take the next step: Get market-ready with business skills, tools for success

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Christopher Carney
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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
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Ryan Ferguson
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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

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Jordan Strickler
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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

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Jordan Strickler
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Following two years of growth, Kentucky's agricultural economy will likely begin to see a slight downturn.
UK Agriculture Education recognized as top program by peers at national convention

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Christopher Carney
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The University of Kentucky AgEd program’s student organization was evaluated on four service areas for this national honor.
At Mother Nature’s mercy, dry conditions impacting Kentucky farmers

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Aimee Nielson
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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

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Aimee Nielson
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Kentucky grain farms unraveling the 2022 financial landscape

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Jordan Strickler
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The agricultural industry is no stranger to farm income fluctuations.
Historic $100-million gift will catapult UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment
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Gatton’s impact on the University of Kentucky exceeds $180 million. He is the university’s single largest donor.