News Archive: Economics
Farm to School
By
Jeff Franklin
Published on Oct. 25, 2012
Extension agents helping bring the farm to school
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Oct. 24, 2012
Read how extension agents are working with community partners to get fresh, nutritious foods on school menus across the state.
2012 Kentucky Equine Survey reaches critical funding goal; data collection closes Oct. 12
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on Sep. 24, 2012
A critical fundraising threshold was met this month for the 2012 Kentucky Equine Survey, a statewide comprehensive survey of horse breeds.
UK researcher receives grant to study biological control’s effectiveness
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Sep. 24, 2012
A UK entomologist is conducting innovative research to determine biological control's effectiveness.
UK Ag receives more than $500,000 to help beginning farmers
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Sep. 20, 2012
The USDA has awarded the UK College of Agriculture a $561,000 grant for KyFarmStart, its comprehensive training program for beginning farmers.
All-time high College of Ag enrollment
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Sep. 12, 2012
Fall enrollment hits all-time high of 2,586.
Taste of the Mountains Sept. 22
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Sep. 7, 2012
Head to the mountains in September for education, fun.
UK Ag economist completes Fulbright Specialist program
By
Carl Nathe
Published on Sep. 4, 2012
Read how a UK College of Agriculture associate professor is educating students both here and abroad.
UK takes ag education global
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Aug. 23, 2012
Local teachers, University of Kentucky College of Agriculture professors, and UK Cooperative Extension agents took away many images and lessons from a recent trip to Indonesia.
Farmers persevering through drought
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 16, 2012
Read about how the drought has affected beef cattle producers.