18th annual Pastures Please!! set for Feb. 27 in Lexington

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Jan. 29, 2025

A cornerstone education program for horse owners since 2007, this year’s event will focus on drone technology, pasture quality, equine health and more.

‘Beauty can persevere’: UKREC at Princeton shares daylilies for preservation

By Bailey Vandiver
Published on Jan. 23, 2025

After surviving the 2021 tornado, daylilies at the University of Kentucky Research and Education Center needed to be relocated for renovations and were donated to other UK properties.

University of Kentucky hosts Winter Wheat Meeting Feb. 4

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Jan. 21, 2025

Hosted annually by the UK Wheat Science Group, producers from around the region visit the Winter Wheat Meeting to hear about the latest in research and production tips.

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.

UK professor recognized with lifetime achievement award for decades of community development contributions

By Zoey Ortega
Published on Dec. 20, 2024

University of Kentucky Extension professor emeritus in community and leadership development Ron Hustedde has received a lifetime achievement award from the International Association for Community Development.

‘Never give up’: UK first generation, non-traditional student overcomes obstacles to graduate

By Zoey Ortega
Published on Dec. 18, 2024

University of Kentucky community and leadership development student Michelle Padgett is graduating after balancing academic and professional responsibilities, supporting a family, financial hurdles and more.

UK launches Connect 120 initiative to foster statewide economic growth

Published on Dec. 13, 2024

Connect 120 will work with partners across the state to formally launch and expand the Advancing Kentucky Together Network to ensure resources are accessible to all residents and communities.

Three years since the tornado: UK research center rebuilds stronger, reaffirming role in Kentucky agriculture

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Dec. 11, 2024

The University of Kentucky Research and Education Center at Princeton’s journey over the last three years has solidified its role as an anchor for agricultural research and education.

UK Department of Horticulture, partners to host 2025 KY Fruit and Vegetable Conference

By Grace Sowards
Published on Dec. 6, 2024

Registration for the 2025 Fruit and Vegetable Conference is now open.

‘An Ocean of Opportunity’: UK Extension honored at Epsilon Sigma Phi national conference

By Christopher Carney
Published on Nov. 22, 2024

University of Kentucky Extension professionals were recognized for excellence at one of the nation's oldest and largest professional development organizations.