News Archive: Extension
University of Kentucky Research and Education Center hosts summer commodity field tours in its 100th year
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Jennifer Elwell
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The 2025 Corn, Soybean, and Tobacco Field Day and the Beef and Forage Field Day will be July 22 in Princeton, Kentucky, sharing the latest agronomic information with farmers.
‘Putting all the pieces of Extension together’: Water conservation practices in full display at local farm
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Christopher Carney
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A family beef operation in Central Kentucky invited the community for a closer look at their water conservation practices in action.
University of Kentucky hosts Farm Succession Seminar on July 23
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Jennifer Elwell
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Nationally recognized experts will guide participants on how to keep farmland and operations in the family in Owensboro, Kentucky.
University of Kentucky alums to host Equine Field Day on June 23
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Holly Wiemers
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The event will showcase how improved pasture management can be implemented on a working farm in Central Kentucky.
University of Kentucky Research and Education Center celebrates 100 years of better pastures
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Jennifer Elwell
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As the University of Kentucky Research and Education Center in Princeton marks its centennial, the agricultural station celebrates its role in revolutionary forage research and extension that has transformed livestock grazing in the Commonwealth and beyond.
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.
