Drone certification: level-up with KATS workshop and exam

By Jennifer Elwell
Published on May. 23, 2025

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

By Christopher Carney
Published on May. 19, 2025

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

By Jennifer Elwell
Published on May. 13, 2025

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

By Christopher Carney
Published on May. 6, 2025

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

By Jennifer Elwell
Published on May. 1, 2025

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

By Bailey Vandiver and
Published on Apr. 29, 2025

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

By Jennifer Elwell
Published on Apr. 28, 2025

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

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.

University of Kentucky Field Day 2025 continues long history of education, outreach and fun

By Bailey Vandiver
Published on Apr. 21, 2025

Founded in 1970, Field Day annually welcomes thousands of FFA and 4-H students to the University of Kentucky. This year’s event is on April 24.