UK Cooperative Extension Service helps begin forestry field course for high school students

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Apr. 24, 2025

Participants of the ForestryWorks Field Course will learn everything from helping to protect plant and animal habitats to exploring new forestry careers.

UK Research and Education Center celebrates 100 years of environmental innovation

By Jennifer Elwell
Published on Apr. 22, 2025

The University of Kentucky’s experiment station in Princeton celebrates its global impact on sustainable agriculture and the Kentucky farmers who drive and adopt these practices on Earth Day.

Bourbon Brood of periodical cicadas ready to sing this spring in Kentucky

By Jennifer Elwell
Published on Apr. 11, 2025

UK entomologists encourage farmers and homeowners to use non-invasive methods to protect their trees and shrubs.

University of Kentucky scientists reveal new insights into the state’s water quality challenges

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Mar. 25, 2025

Contaminant runoff is a major problem for Kentucky’s waterways. One University of Kentucky professor is hoping to help change all of that.

‘Trees can strengthen communities’: Canopy Con 2025 reimagines urban green spaces and more

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Mar. 24, 2025

This year’s Canopy Con on April 24 at the Fayette County extension office brings together noted speakers from across the nation to spread their community tree canopy knowledge.

University of Kentucky encourages on-farm conservation through conversations at One Good Idea Shop Talks

By Jennifer Elwell
Published on Mar. 18, 2025

Farmer participation in multi-state extension effort grows as webinars provide an impartial place to discuss adoption of soil and water saving practices.

Field Day to showcase fragipan remediation and soil health solutions

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Feb. 17, 2025

At the March 13 event, University of Kentucky researchers will feature field-based methods and solutions on fragipan soils, which impacts millions in Kentucky and beyond.

UK researchers develop greener, more sustainable ways to recover metals from electronic waste

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Feb. 13, 2025

University of Kentucky researchers are changing the traditional ways of recycling methods for electronic waste, that often rely on harsh chemicals and energy-intensive processes.

UK Horticulture Research Farm superintendent receives sustainable agriculture achievement award

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Jan. 23, 2025

University of Kentucky soil health expert Steve Diver received accolades for forty years of work and research toward making agriculture more environmentally friendly.

Kentucky Crop Health Conference to bring local and national experts on Feb. 6

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Jan. 8, 2025

The event will provide attendees with the latest on protecting the Kentucky agricultural community with innovative pest management solutions.