Kentucky Maple Day showcases the state's growing syrup industry

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Jan. 9, 2023

Kentucky maple syrup producers will open their facilities to the public Feb. 4 for the fourth annual Kentucky Maple Day.

C. Oran Little had immeasurable impact on agriculture

By Aimee Nielson and
Published on Dec. 19, 2022

C. Oran Little provided invaluable services to Kentucky and received substantial national and international recognition.

Kentucky ag economists predict record-high 2022 cash receipts

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Dec. 1, 2022

Economists predicted the Kentucky's 2022 agricultural receipts will approach a record-high $8 billion.

Conference will help cut down on Kentucky’s invasive plant species

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Oct. 31, 2022

Invasive plants have a significant negative impact on Kentucky. They destroy native habitats and drive up business costs by interfering with the logging, fishing and tourism industries.

UK celebrates National Forest Products Week Oct. 16-22

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Oct. 14, 2022

In 1960, Congress established the third week of October as National Forest Products Week this year’s celebration Oct. 16-22 marks that yearly time to think about and appreciate Kentucky's forests.

Fifth annual Tree Week set for Oct. 8-16

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Oct. 14, 2022

The University of Kentucky’s fifth annual Tree Week is Oct. 8-16.

UK Youth Days a Treat for Eastern Kentucky students

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Oct. 12, 2022

Eastern Kentucky residents endured severe flooding in late July as a result of rainfall rates that reached more than four inches per hour, however, some normalcy returned as the center hosted RCARS Youth Days in late September.

UK to help state's landowners replace unwanted Bradford pears

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Oct. 4, 2022

The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment and their partners are working to help remedy the problem of invasive pears for landowners through an upcoming tree replacement program.

Kentucky Tree Farmer of the Year Field Day Oct. 4

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Sep. 16, 2022

Phil Traxler and Laurie Yanoshek, Tree Farmer of the Year honorees and owners of Traxler Farms, will give a close-up view of a well-managed tree farm Oct. 4 during the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment’s Kentucky Tree Farmer of the Year Field Day.

Register for the 2022 Kentucky Master Naturalist program

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Jul. 21, 2022

Kentucky residents who want to learn more about the natural world now can with the Kentucky Master Naturalist program.