Kentucky professor collaborates with U.S. consulate general to mitigate Australian climate change

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Apr. 26, 2023

Two University of Kentucky alumni are making a difference Down Under by promoting ecological restoration.

University of Kentucky Arbor Day event inspires planting native trees and environmental conservation

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Apr. 20, 2023

The University of Kentucky Department of Forestry and Natural Resources and the Kentucky Division of Forestry celebrated Arbor Day this year at the university’s Robinson Center for Appalachian Resource Sustainability in Breathitt County.

UK helps revive state’s critical white oak trees

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Apr. 10, 2023

Inside the Blue Grass Army Depot, volunteers are helping restore woodlands.

Conservation takes center stage in UK spring workshops

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Mar. 27, 2023

Farmers and landowners can use conservation practices to manage their land to reduce nutrient waterway pollution.

Discover Kentucky’s natural world through UK Master Naturalist Program

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Mar. 24, 2023

Open to anyone interested in nature and the environment, the Master Naturalist program provides participants with a deep understanding of Kentucky’s natural resources and the skills and knowledge necessary to protect and conserve them.

UK students get hands-on experience with coral reef ecosystems

By C.E. Huffman and
Published on Mar. 22, 2023

What can be learned from a deep dive?

4th annual James B. Beam Institute Bourbon Industry Conference coming in March

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Jan. 26, 2023

The three-day conference will address key topics in the spirits industry.

C. Oran Little had immeasurable impact on agriculture

By Aimee Nielson and
Published on Dec. 19, 2022

C. Oran Little provided invaluable services to Kentucky and received substantial national and international recognition.

Distilleries finding “bourbon shrooms” profitable for spent grains

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Nov. 28, 2022

Mushrooms and distilleries have quite a bit in common thanks to students at the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.

Kentucky agriculture at Mother Nature’s mercy as drought conditions worsen, Mississippi River traffic slows

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Oct. 20, 2022

Kentucky farmers, especially in the western part of the state, are experiencing drought conditions worse than the 1980s.