News Archive: Extension
Quilts wrap veterans in thanks, love
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Nov. 21, 2016
Of the 14 quilts presented during the Quilts of Valor ceremony, seven were made by members of the Bluegrass Quilters’ Guild, part of Fayette County Extension Homemakers.
StoryWalk fosters fitness, family fun and literacy
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Nov. 17, 2016
StoryWalk combines reading and fitness.
UK to host Early Bird Meetings
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Nov. 14, 2016
The meetings will be in three locations across Western Kentucky.
Boone County Nutrition Education Class for Home School Families
By
Jeff Franklin
Published on Nov. 7, 2016
Boone County Nutrition Education Class teaches Homeschool Families recipes and more
Cooking class goes beyond kitchen skills
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Nov. 7, 2016
Children and parents worked together in the kitchen.
UK study helps bats come home to roost—and recover
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Oct. 27, 2016
White nose syndrome is decimating native bat populations in the eastern United States. CAFE researchers are taking progressive measures to try to re-establish bat species.
UK extension helps farmers out of sticky situation
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Oct. 25, 2016
When an insect threatened to destroy an Amish community's main source of income, UK extension stepped in to help.
Forestry webinar series kicks off Nov. 1
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Oct. 24, 2016
UK Cooperative Extension's forestry webinar series will provide woodland owners with beneficial information they can use on their own properties.
UK forestry department celebrates National Forest Products Week – all year long
Published on Oct. 13, 2016
UK Forestry, which supports the industry through teaching, research and extension, joins in recognizing the individuals and businesses who contribute to wood products industries in Kentucky.
Mick Peterson named UK Ag Equine Programs director
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on Oct. 10, 2016
A leader in improving the quality and safety of racing surfaces is the new director of UK Ag Equine Programs.