News Archive: Extension
Lee named director of UK Grains Center of Excellence
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 30, 2016
As director, Chad Lee coordinates the center’s research and outreach efforts and develops and expands partnerships with agribusinesses, growers and other stakeholders.
WUKY's UK Perspectives reflects on life of UK official killed in Flight 5191 crash
By
Kathy Johnson
Published on Aug. 26, 2016
Associate Dean for Extension Jimmy Henning shares his memories of Larry Turner on UK Perspectives. Turner died in the crash of Comair Flight 5191 10 years ago.
UK Ag programs receive $1.46 million to revitalize coal communities
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Aug. 24, 2016
A $1.46 million grant will help the UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment revitalize the downtowns of economically challenged communities in southeastern Kentucky.
Incoming UK freshman helps to beautify Burkesville
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 16, 2016
A 4-H'er and soon-to-be freshman at the University of Kentucky is making a big difference in her hometown.
Gray named philanthropy director for College of Agriculture, Food and Environment
Published on Aug. 10, 2016
Gray begins Sept. 1.
UK Industrial Hemp Research Field Day is Aug 11
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 5, 2016
Field day runs from 8 a.m. to noon.
Super Star Chef hooks Kentucky kids on healthy habits

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jul. 29, 2016
Super Star Chef is in its third year of teaching limited resource youth across Kentucky.
Food Preservation Classes

By
Jeff Franklin
Published on Jul. 27, 2016
Food Preservation Classes are popular this summer at University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Offices
Murdock honored by nation’s agriculture extension agents
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jul. 26, 2016
The award is the highest honor given by the National Association of County Agricultural Agents.
Performing Arts Troupe high note of teen’s 4-H experience
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jul. 21, 2016
The Kentucky 4-H Performing Arts Troupe helped Halie Sawyers find her voice to advance her passion.