Mountain Fest celebrates mountain life in its many colors

Published on Sep. 10, 2018

The University of Kentucky Robinson Center for Appalachian Resource Sustainability ushers in autumn and celebrates mountain life with Mountain Fest, Sept. 18-22.

Innovative research could result in a billion more being fed

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Sep. 6, 2018

An interdisciplinary research group at the University of Kentucky, Clemson University, and the University of Idaho is examining ways to overcome a major barrier in improving grain yields.

Extension project helps those with limited mobility, disabilities

By Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 30, 2018

The project is providing fresh produce and flowers to individuals who cannot garden.

UK researchers to use lignin to make next generation batteries

By Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 20, 2018

The project is specifically studying the possiblity of using peach pits and walnut shells to make batteries.

UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment announces administrative transitions

Published on Aug. 17, 2018

Three members of the college are now serving in new roles.

UK scientists identify important biological marker to control insect pests

By Katie Pratt
Published on Jul. 30, 2018

The could help RNAi technology more effective against more insect pests.

In rural Kentucky, strong demand for local foods

By Katie Pratt
Published on Jul. 20, 2018

The local food movement is helping boost sales for Kentucky farmers markets.

On July 26, learn from the specialists at the UK Horticulture Research Farm

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jul. 5, 2018

Central Kentucky producers can learn a lot about the research being conducted in the UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment by attending the free 2018 Horticulture Research Farm Twilight Tour July 26.

Extension to host two aquaponics programs

By Katie Pratt
Published on Jun. 18, 2018

The programs are July 20-21.

Mashburn Scholarship Winner Plans to Teach the World to Grow Healthy Plants

By Gail Hairston
Published on May. 14, 2018

Cameron Stribling plans to major in horticulture with a minor in plant and soil sciences.