News Archive: Horticulture
Extension agents helping bring the farm to school
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Oct. 24, 2012
Read how extension agents are working with community partners to get fresh, nutritious foods on school menus across the state.
Spotted wing Drosophila found in south central Kentucky
By
Amber Fields
Published on Sep. 26, 2012
USDA confirms a spotted wing Drosophila was found in south central Kentucky, which could cause production problems for soft fruit producers.
UK Ag receives more than $500,000 to help beginning farmers
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Sep. 20, 2012
The USDA has awarded the UK College of Agriculture a $561,000 grant for KyFarmStart, its comprehensive training program for beginning farmers.
All-time high College of Ag enrollment

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Sep. 12, 2012
Fall enrollment hits all-time high of 2,586.
Taste of the Mountains Sept. 22

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Sep. 7, 2012
Head to the mountains in September for education, fun.
Extension agents helping others learn the basics
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 30, 2012
Read how extension agents are helping others become more self-sufficient.
UK takes ag education global
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Aug. 23, 2012
Local teachers, University of Kentucky College of Agriculture professors, and UK Cooperative Extension agents took away many images and lessons from a recent trip to Indonesia.
Strong growth in Kentucky’s produce sector
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Aug. 15, 2012
A study from the College of Agriculture has found the state’s produce industry continues to expand and projects sales will likely exceed a record-breaking $33 million in 2012.
Horticulture Field Day Aug. 7

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Aug. 2, 2012
Tours will highlight vegetables, grapes, high tunnels, organics and more.