‘Resiliently Rooted: From Roots to Canopy’ brings urban forestry and art together

By Jordan Strickler
Published on May. 7, 2025

The Resiliently Rooted: From Roots to Canopy project began as an independent student internship assignment. Now, it’s a public art showcase and competition that brought over 600 visitors to the Bolivar Art Gallery at the University of Kentucky.

UK student leader connects peers with agriculture industry through Agriculture Future of America

By Zoey Ortega
Published on May. 7, 2025

University of Kentucky sophomore Miranda Donnelly is UK’s college ambassador for Agriculture Future of America, which helps students find their home within agriculture.

‘Everything comes from plants’: UK professor dedicates 35 years to plant pathology

By Christopher Carney
Published on May. 6, 2025

University of Kentucky extension professor Paul Vincelli is leaving a legacy at the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment—dedicating more than three decades to the field of plant pathology.

Kentucky small businesses honored at annual State Capitol awards ceremony

By Ryan Ferguson
Published on May. 5, 2025

In celebration of National Small Business Week, the Kentucky Small Business Development Center will honor small businesses across the Commonwealth.

‘Drawing on the community’s needs’: UK landscape architecture students help transform neighborhood in Paris, Kentucky

By Christopher Carney
Published on May. 2, 2025

University of Kentucky sophomore students in the landscape architecture program developed design plans to help revitalize a local community in Central Kentucky. These students, now seniors, return to the site to see their ideas take flight.

How UK alum Barbara Rice fed astronauts, miners and minds

By Jordan Strickler
Published on May. 1, 2025

The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment alum has found that taking every opportunity available can take one to places they never thought they'd go.

Interactive Crop Scouting Clinic provided for new and experienced agriculturalists on May 15

By Jennifer Elwell
Published on May. 1, 2025

Kentucky Agriculture Training School workshop participants will learn to identify diseases, growth stages, weeds and nutrition deficiencies.

‘Room to grow’: How a University of Kentucky student found and created opportunities to thrive

By Bailey Vandiver
Published on Apr. 30, 2025

Jaida Alee, the 2024 Lyman T. Johnson Torch Bearer Award recipient, graduates from the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment in May 2025, with hopes of joining the equine industry.

‘Keep his legacy strong’: Youth Field Day in Lewis County honors UK Extension agent

By Bailey Vandiver and
Published on Apr. 29, 2025

The second annual Youth Field Day, hosted by UK Cooperative Extension in Lewis County, honors the legacy of Philip Konopka, an extension agent who died in 2023.

University of Kentucky Research and Education Center hosts Wheat Field Day 2025 on May 13

By Jennifer Elwell
Published on Apr. 28, 2025

Wheat growers and agribusiness professionals are invited to learn the latest production recommendations and market updates in Princeton, while celebrating UKREC’s centennial year.