News Archive: Extension
Equipment demo targets woodland owners interested in small-scale harvesting
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Aug. 13, 2018
A demonstration of small-scale logging equipment will take place on the Walt Rybka Farm near Morehead from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 15.
Duncans to be inducted into National 4-H Hall of Fame
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 10, 2018
The Duncans are the first couple to be inducted together into the National 4-H Hall of Fame.
August’s Kentucky Proud Evening travels into the realm of storytelling
Published on Aug. 2, 2018
The fifth installment of the Kentucky Proud Evenings series, Monday, Aug. 13, presents guest author Bob Thompson discussing his book, “Hitchhiker: Stories from the Kentucky Homefront.”
UK student, Extension project continues to move Burkesville forward
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jul. 26, 2018
A project that started several years ago as a beautification effort has transformed into so much more for one southern Kentucky town.
In rural Kentucky, strong demand for local foods
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jul. 20, 2018
The local food movement is helping boost sales for Kentucky farmers markets.
UK professor receives prestigious award
Published on Jul. 12, 2018
Ronald Hustedde received the Distinguished Community Development Career Award from the National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals.
July’s Kentucky Proud Evening dishes up some tasty history
Published on Jul. 10, 2018
Fayette County Cooperative Extension Service will present the fifth installment of the Kentucky Proud Evenings series Monday, July 23 with guest author Deirdre Scaggs discussing her book, “The Historic Kentucky Kitchen: Traditional Recipes for Today’s Cook.”
On July 26, learn from the specialists at the UK Horticulture Research Farm
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jul. 5, 2018
Central Kentucky producers can learn a lot about the research being conducted in the UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment by attending the free 2018 Horticulture Research Farm Twilight Tour July 26.
Tree researchers gather in Lexington to share work in saving native trees
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jun. 27, 2018
The public is invited to hear about the work being done to save and restore iconic native trees to the landscape during a free, public seminar, Forests of the Future, July 11 at the Fayette County Extension office.
4-H brings future leaders to UK
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jun. 22, 2018
4-H'ers received meaningful educational and leadership experience while visiting UK's campus.