News Archive: Extension
Lexington farm tour invites people to Follow the Food
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Sep. 13, 2013
Fayette County office of the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service is sponsoring Follow the Food, a free farm tour Sept. 21 in Lexington.
Log Some Miles Race to benefit Kentucky Children’s Hospital
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Sep. 12, 2013
A scenic 5K foot race, part of the 2013 Kentucky Wood Expo, will raise money for the Kentucky Children’s Hospital.
Insecticide application timing vital to native bee conservation
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Sep. 12, 2013
UK researchers are studying ways to safely use insecticides so they have little effects on native pollinators.
Kentucky Cooperative Extension recognizes Energy Awareness Challenge leaders
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Sep. 11, 2013
Challenge focused on residential, commercial and youth awareness.
UK’s Garrigus plaza getting an upgrade
By
Laura Skillman
Published on Sep. 10, 2013
UK's Garrigus plaza is getting an upgrade.
UK, Target partnership provides students with real-world experience, scholarships
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Sep. 10, 2013
Students will have a unique opportunity this semester thanks to a unique partnership between UK and Target.
Study shows state’s equine industry has $3 billion economic impact
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on Sep. 6, 2013
UK equine leaders announce economic impact figures from the Kentucky Equine Survey.
Stuart Brown named 2013 Friend of UK Ag Equine Programs
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on Sep. 4, 2013
The Lexington-based veterinarian has been an advocate for UK's equine programs for many years.
Kentucky Wood Expo -- bigger than ever at Masterson Station Park
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Aug. 26, 2013
UK Forestry Extension will offer a number of educational opportunities at the Kentucky Wood Expo Sept. 20-21 for those wanting to learn more about forestry and forestry-related topics.
Irrigation study fulfills a need for Kentucky farmers
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 20, 2013
Two UK Cooperative Extension interns spent the summer researching irrigation feasibility in an area of the state that took the brunt of the 2012 drought.