News Archive: Extension
UK Extension launches strike teams, a new response and recovery initiative to weather disasters
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Christopher Carney
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Kentucky’s Cooperative Extension Service and agents from the University of Kentucky and Kentucky State University are now better equipped to help educate their communities about weather disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.
University of Kentucky taps alum to lead Cooperative Extension’s efforts in building health partnerships
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Christopher Carney
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UK alum and health education leader Chlodys Johnstone is named assistant dean for extension health partnerships to help build sustainable, transdisciplinary programs—locally and beyond.
Drone certification: level-up with KATS workshop and exam
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Jennifer Elwell
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Agricultural drone pilots can prepare and test for certification during summer workshop through Kentucky Agricultural Training School in Madisonville.
Rooted in relief: Appalachian Heirloom Seed Swap preserves history, helps local communities recover
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Christopher Carney
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The Heirloom Seed Swap 2025 event has been a staple in Eastern Kentucky for 15 years, showcasing Cooperative Extension’s efforts in responding to weather disasters and bringing communities together.
Charge up your skills at the 2025 Electric Fencing School
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Jennifer Elwell
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The Master Grazer Electric Fencing School on June 3 will provide design fundamentals and hands-on installation and troubleshooting sessions.
‘Everything comes from plants’: UK professor dedicates 35 years to plant pathology
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Christopher Carney
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University of Kentucky extension professor Paul Vincelli is leaving a legacy at the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment—dedicating more than three decades to the field of plant pathology.
Interactive Crop Scouting Clinic provided for new and experienced agriculturalists on May 15
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Jennifer Elwell
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Kentucky Agriculture Training School workshop participants will learn to identify diseases, growth stages, weeds and nutrition deficiencies.
‘Keep his legacy strong’: Youth Field Day in Lewis County honors UK Extension agent
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Bailey Vandiver
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The second annual Youth Field Day, hosted by UK Cooperative Extension in Lewis County, honors the legacy of Philip Konopka, an extension agent who died in 2023.
University of Kentucky Research and Education Center hosts Wheat Field Day 2025 on May 13
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Jennifer Elwell
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Wheat growers and agribusiness professionals are invited to learn the latest production recommendations and market updates in Princeton, while celebrating UKREC’s centennial year.
UK Cooperative Extension Service helps begin forestry field course for high school students
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Jordan Strickler
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Participants of the ForestryWorks Field Course will learn everything from helping to protect plant and animal habitats to exploring new forestry careers.
