News Archive: Agricultural Economics
CEDIK executive director wins 2022 Excellence in Extension award
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Haley Simpkins
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Alison Davis, extension professor in the UK Department of Agricultural Economics and executive director of the Community and Economic Development Initiative of Kentucky, received the 2022 Excellence in Extension for an Individual award.
First-generation students share their UK CAFE experience
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Haley Simpkins
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In celebration of National First-Generation Student Week Nov. 7-11, four UK CAFE first-generation students shared their trailblazing journey to becoming the first in their family to earn a four-year degree.
Kentucky agriculture at Mother Nature’s mercy as drought conditions worsen, Mississippi River traffic slows

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Aimee Nielson
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Kentucky farmers, especially in the western part of the state, are experiencing drought conditions worse than the 1980s.
Fall Grazing Conference to focus on profitable grazing systems

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Aimee Nielson
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Cattle producers have two opportunities this fall to learn more about profitable grazing systems, the Kentucky Fall Grazing Conference Oct. 26 in Leitchfield and Oct. 27 in Winchester.
UK to host first in-person Hemp Field Day since 2019
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Haley Simpkins
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Facing Inflation Part II: UK Experts Cover Kentucky Agriculture and the Grocery Store
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Danielle Donham
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UK trains 1,000 Kentuckians in mental health awareness
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Katie Pratt
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