Bennie and Cheryllee Sargent named 2015 Friend of UK Ag Equine Programs

By Holly Wiemers
Published on Sep. 11, 2015

The Sargents, of Sargent Quarter Horses, have been supporters of the college's equine programming efforts for nearly 20 years.

UKAg in Appalachia

By Mallory Powell
Published on Sep. 10, 2015

D & D Ranch occupies 1,000 acres atop a reclaimed strip mine and is home to the East Kentucky Heifer Development Project.

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.