News Archive: Extension
UK Research, Leadership, Industry Scholars pilot program launches to inspire future agriculture leaders in Scott County
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Grace Sowards
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The University of Kentucky hopes to accelerate agricultural workforce development across the Commonwealth with a new program called the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Research, Leadership, Industry (RLI) Scholars.
Bee-ing prepared: How UK education equipped the state's new apiarist
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Bailey Vandiver
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Kentucky state apiarist Amanda Skidmore is a graduate of the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.
‘Invaluable information’: Extension Community Needs Assessment gathers Kentucky data, informs future programming
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Bailey Vandiver
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Results from the assessment, conducted in 2023, are now available for public access and extension use.
UK distinguished alumnus, former extension specialist to be honored with museum exhibit
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Bailey Vandiver
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Ira E. Massie is a graduate of the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment and was a longtime UK Cooperative Extension specialist nicknamed “Mr. Tobacco.”
University of Kentucky promotes farmer collaboration through Good Idea Shop Talks
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Jordan Strickler
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The online workshops foster farmer-to-farmer learning about conservation practices to regional producers and beyond. This is the second season of Good Idea Shop Talks, following a successful debut in January.
Meet the Meat Cutting School: UK teaches skills to improve industry
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Bailey Vandiver
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The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Meat Cutting School offers fun and impactful hands-on workshops, adding valuable skills to the labor force in Kentucky’s meat processing industry.
July is Kentucky grown cut flower month
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Cindy Finneseth
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The commonwealth is home to well over 220 commercial cut flower operations, and are increasing every year.
Sunshine Day delivers memorable experience to youth with special needs in Kentucky
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Christopher Carney
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Sunshine Day is a free annual event that provides an easier experience for children with special needs and their families to enjoy carnival rides, games, a livestock show and more at the Boone County Fairgrounds.
University of Kentucky Corn, Soybean and Tobacco Field Day registration now open
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Jordan Strickler
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The UK Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment event is a great opportunity for producers to learn about a variety of important topics.
UK equine hay workshop registration now open
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Jordan Strickler
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The event aims to help hay producers understand the specific needs of horse owners and how to assess hay quality on their farms.
