News Archive: Agricultural Economics
Extension agents helping bring the farm to school
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Katie Pratt
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Fall enrollment hits all-time high of 2,586.
Taste of the Mountains Sept. 22
By
Aimee Nielson
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Head to the mountains in September for education, fun.
UK Ag economist completes Fulbright Specialist program
By
Carl Nathe
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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
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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
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Read about how the drought has affected beef cattle producers.
