News Archive: Extension
Ag impact on state, region worth billions
Published on May. 28, 2013
UK Equine Farm and Facilities Expo to be held June 19
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on May. 23, 2013
UK Ag Equine Programs will host an Equine Farm and Facilities Expo from 4 to 8 p.m. EDT Wednesday, June 19 at Tollgate Farm in Georgetown.
Two strawberry viruses found in Kentucky
By
Katie Pratt
Published on May. 22, 2013
The viruses are working in tandem to reduce strawberry yields in infected plants.
UK insect pest early warning system benefits producers
By
Katie Pratt
Published on May. 20, 2013
UK Intergrated Pest Management's early warning system is helping producers save money and is providing human health and environmental benefits.
Workshop to help nonprofits ‘Stay Exempt’
Published on May. 15, 2013
“Stay Exempt” is a one-day workshop to provide nonprofit organizations with information about maintaining their tax-exempt status and complying with tax obligations.
Advanced Kentucky Grazing School coming to Western Kentucky
By
Katie Pratt
Published on May. 14, 2013
Make plans to attend the Advanced Kentucky Grazing School June 18 at the UK Research and Education Center.
Free fruit for the masses
By
Katie Pratt
Published on May. 6, 2013
The Christian County extension office has played an integral part in establishing the Hopkinsville's first community orchard.
Decision deadline nearing for risk protection programs
By
Katie Pratt
Published on May. 3, 2013
A UK agricultural economist says now is the time for grain farmers to start thinking about risk protection.
UK Robinson Center Mountain Monday Series offers equine focus
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on May. 2, 2013
The Mountain Monday Series is the second Monday of each month.
Forestry industry has considerable economic impact
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on May. 1, 2013
The forestry sector added nearly $10 billion to Kentucky’s economy in 2012 according to the 2012-2013 Kentucky Forestry Economic Impact Report released by the UK Dept. of Forestry.