News Archive: Forestry & Natural Resources
2013 pest survey is under way
By
Katie Pratt
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Find out what insects and diseases personnel from the Kentucky Office of the State Entomologist are on the lookout for this year.
Kentucky 2012 farm cash receipts on track to break $5 billion
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Despite weather impacts on yield and high feed costs, agricultural economists with the UK College of Agriculture foresee 2012’s cash receipts in the state will total $5.3 billion.
The future is in the water
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Carol Lea Spence
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Scott Darst, UK Extension agent for 4-H youth development, recently led Waco Elementary School fifth-graders on a foray into Cane’s Creek.
All-time high College of Ag enrollment
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Aimee Nielson
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Fall enrollment hits all-time high of 2,586.
Taste of the Mountains Sept. 22
By
Aimee Nielson
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Head to the mountains in September for education, fun.
New Kentucky Drought Resources Web page launched
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The new page provides up-to-date, relevant information for farmers affected by the drought.
54th Farm-City Field Day going green
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No trash for the landfill. That’s the goal set for the 54th Annual Farm-City Field Day July 12 in Franklin County.
New greenhouse sprouts learning opportunities
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Carol Lea Spence
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A new greenhouse at the Lake Cumberland 4-H Educational Center is open for the business of education.
Woodland management is focus of 2012 Woodland Owners Short Course
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Carol Lea Spence
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The 2012 Woodland Owners Short Course will cover wildlife, timber harvests and woodland recreation—for both novice and experienced landowners.
Wood center helps East Kentucky entrepreneurs pursue dream
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Aimee Nielson
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An Eastern Kentucky couple brought their idea of Pet-sized porch swings to reality with help from the UK Robinson Center for Appalachian Resource Sustainability.