Cucumber research could help farmers extend seasons and diversify

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jul. 2, 2021

The University of Kentucky Controlled Environment Horticulture Research Unit is conducting a two-year study to evaluate cucumber varieties for greenhouse production.

July is Kentucky-grown Cut Flower Month

The Kentucky Horticulture Council and University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension will highlight many of Kentucky’s cut flower growers on KHC’s social media channels every day in July.

UK announces online wine sales that benefit grape, wine research

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jun. 23, 2021

Wines grown and produced by the University of Kentucky Winery are now available for purchase online by UK students, faculty, staff and retirees.

UK and Arq partner to build a more sustainable future

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jun. 16, 2021

Researchers at the UK Horticultural Research Farm will test two agricultural products produced with Arq materials derived from transforming mining waste into high-performing tools for agricultural use.

That coleus you just bought has science behind it

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jun. 7, 2021

Horticultural scientists at the University of Kentucky and North Carolina State University conducted cultivar trials to benefit growers and consumers.

UK agriculture and nurse researchers’ Farmers’ Dinner Theater grows safety, mental health awareness in rural Kentucky

By Katie Pratt
Published on May. 26, 2021

UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment to lead research, outreach efforts in controlled environment systems

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on May. 12, 2021

Kentucky stands on the cusp of being able to produce a considerable amount of food through controlled environment systems that are eco-friendly and sustainable.

UK extension offices serving as community COVID-19 vaccination sites

By Katie Pratt
Published on May. 5, 2021

Seven extension offices have worked with local, state and federal government agencies to help administer vaccines in their communities.

Gardeners might want to protect tender plants tonight

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Apr. 20, 2021

Four CAFE students named UK Gaines Center for Humanities scholars

By Whitney Hale
Published on Apr. 8, 2021

Congratulations to CAFE students Haley Nelson, Felix Lowery, Brandy Jackson and Larah Ballard.