News Archive: Agricultural Economics
New coalition encourages healthy eating, supports local farms
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Carol Lea Spence
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The program joins employee wellness and community supported agriculture—a true town and gown initiative that stands to benefit a great number of people.
UK specialists to give scoop on poop
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Katie Pratt
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Regional programs are scheduled in McLean and Henderson counties.
UK ag economist discusses economic impact of stockyards fire
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Aimee Nielson
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Producers will have to use surrounding counties' facilities to sell livestock.
Conference offers beef producers ways to capture opportunities
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Aimee Nielson
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This year's conference is at the Cave City Convention Center.
UKAg brothers tumble toward an NCAA championship
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Amy Jones-Timoney
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The Marsh brothers are studying animal sciences and agricultural economics in the UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.
UK veterinary lab study vital in leptospirosis vaccine development
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Aimee Nielson
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Leptospirosis resides in the kidneys of infected mammals and can have devastating effects.
UK study finds demand for local food is no fad
By
Carol Lea Spence
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Researchers behind the Fayette County Local Food Demand Assessment estimate that Lexington businesses spent approximately $14 million on Kentucky food products in 2014.
Kentucky Small Business Development Center recognizes staff
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Roberta Meisel
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KSBDC state director Becky Naugle presented the year’s biggest awards during the annual fall conference.
Kenny Burdine receives 2015 Farm Public Relations Award
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The UK extension livestock economist was recognized during the general session of the farm bureau's annual meeting in Louisville.
