UK Land-grant Engagement launches second annual call for proposals

By Hayley Pierce and
Published on Sep. 5, 2024

Grant funds will support innovative projects to improve lives and communities in Kentucky. Proposals accepted until Oct. 10.

UK Extension Summer Internship Program impacts students, local communities across the Commonwealth

By Bailey Vandiver
Published on Sep. 4, 2024

Summer interns, including students from the University of Kentucky, gain valuable project-based experience while serving local communities through Cooperative Extension.

Military Teen Adventure Camps unites families and youth for magical, lifetime memories

By Christopher Carney
Published on Aug. 21, 2024

The Kentucky Military Teen Adventure Camps (MTAC), part of the Family and Consumer Sciences Extension at the University of Kentucky and a national 4-H program, connects military families and teens for fun, memorable outdoor adventures.

Bee-ing prepared: How UK education equipped the state's new apiarist

By Bailey Vandiver
Published on Aug. 13, 2024

Kentucky state apiarist Amanda Skidmore is a graduate of the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.

‘Invaluable information’: Extension Community Needs Assessment gathers Kentucky data, informs future programming

By Bailey Vandiver
Published on Aug. 9, 2024

Results from the assessment, conducted in 2023, are now available for public access and extension use.

UK distinguished alumnus, former extension specialist to be honored with museum exhibit

By Bailey Vandiver
Published on Aug. 7, 2024

Ira E. Massie is a graduate of the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment and was a longtime UK Cooperative Extension specialist nicknamed “Mr. Tobacco.”

University of Kentucky promotes farmer collaboration through Good Idea Shop Talks

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Jul. 25, 2024

The online workshops foster farmer-to-farmer learning about conservation practices to regional producers and beyond. This is the second season of Good Idea Shop Talks, following a successful debut in January.

Meet the Meat Cutting School: UK teaches skills to improve industry

By Bailey Vandiver
Published on Jul. 25, 2024

The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Meat Cutting School offers fun and impactful hands-on workshops, adding valuable skills to the labor force in Kentucky’s meat processing industry.

July is Kentucky grown cut flower month

By Cindy Finneseth
Published on Jul. 8, 2024

The commonwealth is home to well over 220 commercial cut flower operations, and are increasing every year.

Sunshine Day delivers memorable experience to youth with special needs in Kentucky

By Christopher Carney
Published on Jul. 2, 2024

Sunshine Day is a free annual event that provides an easier experience for children with special needs and their families to enjoy carnival rides, games, a livestock show and more at the Boone County Fairgrounds.