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C. Oran Little had immeasurable impact on agriculture
By
Aimee Nielson
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Published on Dec. 19, 2022
C. Oran Little provided invaluable services to Kentucky and received substantial national and international recognition.
A year after the tornado, UK Research and Education Center looks back, pushes forward
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Dec. 8, 2022
The UKREC is still in recovery mode, but programs and research continue.
Distilleries finding “bourbon shrooms” profitable for spent grains
By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Nov. 28, 2022
Mushrooms and distilleries have quite a bit in common thanks to students at the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.
Backgrounding course for feeder cattle producers is Dec. 15-16
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Nov. 22, 2022
The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment will offer a two-day program aimed at background producers who want to gain knowledge through classroom and hands-on learning experiences.
From rags to bags: Upcycling research tackles textile and food waste
By
Haley Simpkins
Published on Nov. 18, 2022
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service estimated 31% or 133 billion pounds of the nation’s available food supply went uneaten in 2010. The Environmental Protection Agency found that another 11 million tons of textiles head to landfills each year.
UK agricultural and medical biotechnology student’s education, career path, shaped by Alaskan internship
By
Kent Ratajeski
Published on Nov. 17, 2022
Getting out of the classroom or lab and exploring somewhere new can be a life-changing experience for a science student. Of course, it certainly doesn’t hurt if the location also has spectacular mountains, beautiful glaciers, craggy coastlines and diverse animal life.
First-generation students share their UK CAFE experience
By
Haley Simpkins
Published on Nov. 9, 2022
In celebration of National First-Generation Student Week Nov. 7-11, four UK CAFE first-generation students shared their trailblazing journey to becoming the first in their family to earn a four-year degree.
Prestigious NSF award advances UK researcher’s low-cost water treatment work
By
Travis Scott
Published on Oct. 27, 2022
Along the rivers that snake across the Commonwealth, you’ll find a University of Kentucky researcher taking samples to study the health of the water flowing through the state.
UK fellowship students help engage communities local and abroad
By
Haley Simpkins
Published on Oct. 26, 2022
University of Kentucky students and staff are putting the word “engagement” into action through the Building Prosperity for Rural Communities summer fellowship.
2023 Kentucky Crop Health Conference registration opens Nov. 1
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Oct. 24, 2022
The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is committed to educating agricultural industry professionals about integrated pest management. In 2023, UK CAFE will offer the inaugural Kentucky Crop Health Conference.