News Archive: Extension
Cow comfort is a top priority for new UK dairy facility
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Sep. 3, 2015
Comfy cows are healthy cows.
Research explores no-till tobacco production
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 20, 2015
A partnership between UK and the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources promotes no-till tobacco production to growers.
UK industrial hemp research progressing in second year
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 13, 2015
Research has expanded to include all three uses of hemp.
Creative programs in food deserts
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Aug. 10, 2015
Creative programs in food deserts teach valuable lessons
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Aug. 10, 2015
Nutirtion education and community gardens teach kids healthy ways to eat.
UKAg research hopes to create more environmentally friendly lawns
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 4, 2015
UKAg researchers studying the potential benefits of white clover in lawns.
Grants available to improve food insecurity for rural children
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jul. 31, 2015
Grant funds will help lower instances of child food insecurity in persistently poor rural areas in 15 states.
Community developers gather from around the world in Lexington
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jul. 28, 2015
CAFE and Lexington played host to community development experts from around the world, who met to discuss the roles of creativity and culture in the creation of strong communities.
UK Cooperative Extension aids flood relief, rescue in E. Kentucky
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jul. 16, 2015
Extension agents and volunteers are on the front lines helping their neighbors recover from devastating floods.
Beekeeping interest soaring in Pulaski County
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jul. 15, 2015
There are many reasons that the local beekeeping school maxed out existing space and had a waiting list this past winter.