News Archive: Extension
‘Never give up’: UK first generation, non-traditional student overcomes obstacles to graduate
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Zoey Ortega
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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.
University of Kentucky announces important leadership positions in Extension and Engagement
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Hayley Pierce
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With a long history of agricultural leadership, Craig Wood and Jennifer Hunter have been tapped to help lead UK Extension and Land-grant Engagement efforts.
UK launches Connect 120 initiative to foster statewide economic growth
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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
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Jordan Strickler
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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
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Grace Sowards
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Registration for the 2025 Fruit and Vegetable Conference is now open.
Long-time extension leader, scholar named dean, VP for land-grant engagement
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Jay Blanton
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‘An Ocean of Opportunity’: UK Extension honored at Epsilon Sigma Phi national conference
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Christopher Carney
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University of Kentucky Extension professionals were recognized for excellence at one of the nation's oldest and largest professional development organizations.
A positive partnership: 4-H Youth Development, College of Health Sciences work to adapt toys for children
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Bailey Vandiver
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High school students who participate in 4-H have contributed to Toys with a Purpose, which lends adapted toys to families for free.
‘A strong showing’: UK Cooperative Extension County agents recognized, awarded at national conference
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Christopher Carney
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The National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA) 2024 conference awarded several University of Kentucky county extension agents for commitment to the field.
Kentucky Invasive Plant Conference to address threats and innovations in plant management
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Jordan Strickler
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Goats and drones are among this year’s innovation topics.
