News Archive: Economics
UK extension helps farmers out of sticky situation
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Oct. 25, 2016
When an insect threatened to destroy an Amish community's main source of income, UK extension stepped in to help.
Lexington Minority and Women Construction Training Program registration closing Nov. 18
By
Roberta Meisel
Published on Oct. 24, 2016
The Bluegrass Small Business Development Center will host a program for women and minority business owners wishing to compete in the construction industry.
UK Ag professor chosen for SEC travel program
By
Carl Nathe
Published on Oct. 14, 2016
Adedokun is an assistant professor in the UK Department of Animal and Food Sciences, and Kusunose is an assistant professor in the UK Department of Agricultural Economics.
Louisville SBDC honored as 2016 Sutton Landry State Star
By
Roberta Meisel
Published on Oct. 3, 2016
The Kentucky Small Business Development Center is pleased to announce the Louisville Small Business Development Center is the recipient of the 2016 Sutton Landry State Star for Kentucky.
For 50th year, UK to offer income tax seminars across Kentucky
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Sep. 13, 2016
From Oct. 27 to Jan. 5, the UK Income Tax Seminar Program will host seminars designed for professional tax preparers with at least one year of tax preparation experience.
Mountain Ag Week is Mountain Proud
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Sep. 9, 2016
A week of interactive events leads up to the Mountain Proud Field Day.
UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment receives record number of grant awards
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 31, 2016
Outside funds for fiscal year 2016 are the most the college has ever received in one fiscal year.
UK Ag programs receive $1.46 million to revitalize coal communities
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Aug. 24, 2016
A $1.46 million grant will help the UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment revitalize the downtowns of economically challenged communities in southeastern Kentucky.
UK ag economics team best in nation
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Aug. 16, 2016
For the first time since 1997, the UK Department of Agricultural Economics’ Academic Bowl team brought home the national championship.
Preparing for Opportunity training series is successful in E. Kentucky
By
Roberta Meisel
Published on Aug. 15, 2016
Letcher County Judge Executive Jim Ward said learning about KSBDC and the U.S. Small Business Administration's services "is a huge boost for our area."