News Archive: Extension
'Under One Sky': UK Extension Family and Consumer Sciences department recognized with national awards
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Christopher Carney
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A group of Family and Consumer Sciences department professionals received national recognition for programming, leadership and professional development.
“Being a good neighbor”: UK Robinson Center Field Day Week connects generations to agriculture
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Christopher Carney
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Each year, the University of Kentucky Robinson Center hosts a week of events centered around forests, pumpkins, research, science, wood and more for the community and youth.
Kentucky Beef Conference to address industry challenges and future innovations
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Jordan Strickler
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Top beef industry experts, producers and business leaders will gather for a full day of learning and networking at the 2024 Kentucky Beef Conference.
UK hosts second annual Engagement Academy, showcasing partnerships and collaboration
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Christopher Carney
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The two-day symposium included presentations, discussions and tours to learn about campus-wide collaborative projects centered around extension efforts and engagement.
'A lasting impact’: UK rural sociologist helps Kentucky’s communities through data
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Bailey Vandiver
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University of Kentucky professor Julie Zimmerman is committed to serving rural communities in Kentucky with more accessible, understandable data through her research, extension and teaching.
UK Extension hosts Morocco group to learn new ideas for improving communities back home
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Christopher Carney
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The University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service hosted a group of delegates, researchers and business partners, looking to expand their agricultural efforts in their home country of Morocco.
UK faculty roll out Food, Farming and Community curriculum for Kentucky middle school students, 4-H youth
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Grace Sowards
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Nicole Breazeale and Stacy Vincent, faculty members in the Department of Community and Leadership Development at UK, have launched programming to teach youth across the Commonwealth where their food comes from and how to participate in local food systems.
UK Land-grant Engagement launches second annual call for proposals
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Hayley Pierce
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Grant funds will support innovative projects to improve lives and communities in Kentucky. Proposals accepted until Oct. 10.
UK Extension Summer Internship Program impacts students, local communities across the Commonwealth
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Bailey Vandiver
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Summer interns, including students from the University of Kentucky, gain valuable project-based experience while serving local communities through Cooperative Extension.
Military Teen Adventure Camps unites families and youth for magical, lifetime memories
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Christopher Carney
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The Kentucky Military Teen Adventure Camps (MTAC), part of the Family and Consumer Sciences Extension at the University of Kentucky and a national 4-H program, connects military families and teens for fun, memorable outdoor adventures.
