News Archive: Extension
UK Research and Education Center celebrates 100 years of environmental innovation
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Jennifer Elwell
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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
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Bailey Vandiver
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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.
Kentucky Extension Conference 2025 celebrates, recognizes commitment to advancing the state together
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Christopher Carney
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The 2025 Kentucky Extension Conference welcomed all Kentucky Cooperative Extension agents, specialists and staff to connect, cultivate and celebrate the mission of extension.
Bourbon Brood of periodical cicadas ready to sing this spring in Kentucky
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Jennifer Elwell
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UK entomologists encourage farmers and homeowners to use non-invasive methods to protect their trees and shrubs.
‘Good fences make good neighbors’: Kentucky Spring Fencing Schools perfect for agriculturalists, homeowners
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Jennifer Elwell
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Farmers, hobbyists and agricultural professionals will have two opportunities this spring to learn about farm fencing basics and new innovations.
University of Kentucky encourages on-farm conservation through conversations at One Good Idea Shop Talks
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Jennifer Elwell
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Farmer participation in multi-state extension effort grows as webinars provide an impartial place to discuss adoption of soil and water saving practices.
‘Together We Grow’: University of Kentucky celebrates agriculture with video tribute, week of campus activities
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Jennifer Elwell
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National Agriculture Day, March 18, allows UK to honor its heritage, accomplishments and dedicated community working to improve agriculture.
Italian Ryegrass Control Field Tour is March 27 in Princeton, KY
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Jennifer Elwell
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University of Kentucky crop experts will provide control options for this problematic weed species in corn, soybeans and wheat.
UK Extension takes Big Blue Book Club on the road, connecting with communities across Kentucky
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Bailey Vandiver
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In March through June, the Big Blue Book Club will read ‘My Old Kentucky Road Trip’ and host meetings across the state.
‘Pearls of wisdom’: Hardin County farmer receives 2025 UK Grain Crops Science Service Award
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Jordan Strickler
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This year’s award recognized Richard Preston for decades of service to advancing grain crops research in Kentucky agriculture.
