News Archive: Extension
Kentucky Agricultural Leadership Program unveils 14th class
By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Feb. 14, 2024
KALP provides young farmers and individuals working in agriculture-related fields in Kentucky with intensive leadership development experience.
Kentucky's premier turfgrass conference opens registration
By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Feb. 13, 2024
The UK Turfgrass Program’s Annual Turf & Landscape Short Course has been a turfgrass staple for almost half a century.
UK land-grant engagement announces award recipients, advancing Kentucky through collaboration
By
Hayley Pierce
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Published on Feb. 7, 2024
University of Kentucky Office of Land-grant Engagement awards grant funding for nine innovative projects, providing Kentucky with the knowledge and skills in improving their lives and communities.
17th annual Pastures Please!! set for March 5
By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Jan. 31, 2024
Pastures Please!! was initiated in 2007 to deliver relevant and actionable information to horse owners.
UK extension agents help with water shortage relief efforts in Clinton County
By
Christopher Carney
Published on Jan. 26, 2024
University of Kentucky extension agents are working with local agencies to distribute water to local producers’ livestock in Clinton County, Ky. — addressing the recent water shortage emergency due to freezing temperatures.
UK unveils enhanced agricultural economics Master's program, focusing on real-world problem-solving through extension
By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Jan. 25, 2024
A new UK Master's program will help agriculture economics students obtain out-of-the-classroom experience by integrating extension in the curriculum.
UK’s Winter Wheat Meeting builds on successful year for Kentucky farmers
By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Jan. 25, 2024
On Feb 1, experts discuss best practices and industry updates during the Winter Wheat Meeting — an annual conference that has become a staple for Kentucky’s wheat growers.
Get started in the hay business at the Kentucky Alfalfa and Stored Forage Conference
By
Christopher Carney
Published on Jan. 22, 2024
The 2024 Kentucky Alfalfa and Stored Forage Conference, "Getting Started in the Hay Business," is at the Warren County Extension Office in Bowling Green on Feb 8.
Kentucky Maple Days offers premiere maple sugaring event
By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Jan. 19, 2024
The University of Kentucky welcomes the public Feb. 3 and 17 in discovering the world of maple syrup production across the state's farms and sugarhouses.
New UK Cooperative Extension Service programs help drive sustainable agriculture for regional farmers
By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Jan. 11, 2024
The multi-state effort to help farmers in the Midwest and Mid-South implement conservation agriculture practices