News Archive: Horticulture
Stephenson named director of UK Cooperative Extension Service
By
Laura Skillman
Published on May. 7, 2019
Stephenson begins her duties on Aug. 1.
UK ag economists offer info for farmers dealing with financial challenges
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Apr. 25, 2019
The guide offers a wealth of information for producers and others who support the industry.
UK extension plants seeds for healthy lifestyles
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Apr. 18, 2019
A Cooperative Extension program is giving young children an early start in healthy living.
The Arboretum to celebrate Arbor Day April 27
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Apr. 10, 2019
The Arboretum in Lexington honors and celebrates trees during the 28th observance of Arbor Day at The Arboretum.
The Arboretum’s Party for the Planet is ‘rooted’ in Earth Month
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Apr. 2, 2019
Party for the Planet, The Arboretum’s annual rite of spring, will be “Spreading Roots” during a month of events that offers special workshops and activities focused on environmental topics for adults and children.
UK researchers partnering with national group to help CSAs thrive
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Feb. 14, 2019
The project will create a community of practice where CSA operators can go to get innovative marketing ideas.
Registration open for UK’s fresh, organic food program
Published on Jan. 25, 2019
All UK faculty, staff and students are eligible to enroll in the program, which provides members with fresh vegetables from May 23 through Oct. 17 from the organic unit of the UK Horticulture Research Farm.
Ky. agricultural receipts hold steady, but net cash income drops
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Nov. 28, 2018
2019 Kentucky Fruit and Vegetable Conference set for Jan. 7-8
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Nov. 28, 2018
Fruit and vegetable producers will find much information to help their enterprises at the 2019 Kentucky Fruit and Vegetable Conference in Lexington.
UK Alumni Association names winners of Alumni Professorship Award
By
Gail Hairston
Published on Sep. 28, 2018
This year, one of the went to Seth DeBolt of the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment’s Department of Horticulture.