Public seminars to throw light on urban forests

Published on Mar. 13, 2017

Urban forests benefit developed areas environmentally, socially and economically. UK Urban Forest Initiative will host two public seminars on the topic.

Prolonged freezing temps could damage Kentucky crops

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Mar. 10, 2017

Risk of freeze damage is significant.

Sign up now for organic food delivered at the peak of flavor

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Feb. 7, 2017

All UK faculty, staff and students are eligible to enroll in the UK Community Supported Agriculture Project. Registration is now open to purchase weekly shares of organic produce.

Henning leaving post as head of UK Cooperative Extension to return to forage programs

Published on Feb. 6, 2017

After nearly a decade leading extension, Henning will return to the college's faculty as an extension forage specialist.

Social media saves on insecticides

By Katie Pratt
Published on Jan. 10, 2017

A UK entomologist is using social media to relay information to producers.

Kentucky Fruit and Vegetable Conference coming Jan. 9-10

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Dec. 7, 2016

The conference will be at the Embassy Suites in Lexington.

Community garden takes shape in Metcalfe County

By Katie Pratt
Published on Dec. 5, 2016

Metcalfe County Extension is ramping up efforts now to increase awareness of and consumption of local foods next summer.

2016 Kentucky net farm income likely to hit lowest level since 2010

Published on Dec. 1, 2016

Kentucky net farm income is expected to dip to less than $1.5 billion in 2016, down from $1.7 billion in 2015 and potentially its lowest level since 2010.

Mountain Ag Week is Mountain Proud

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Sep. 9, 2016

A week of interactive events leads up to the Mountain Proud Field Day.

UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment receives record number of grant awards

By Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 31, 2016

Outside funds for fiscal year 2016 are the most the college has ever received in one fiscal year.