University of Kentucky students serve healthy, balanced meals to community through Meals on Wings

By Christopher Carney
Published on Nov. 16, 2023

UK students volunteer at the Campus Kitchen in collecting, organizing and delivering nutritious meals through the Meals on Wings program — embodying dedication to reducing food waste, and addressing food and nutrition disparities.

The University of Kentucky Lemon Tree restaurant blends dining with learning in a culinary classroom

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Oct. 25, 2023

The Lemon Tree is a student-led culinary class, where students orchestrate every detail – from delivery service to washing the dishes.

The Food Connection publishes annual UK dining report, showing strong local purchasing performance 

By Christopher Carney
Published on Oct. 24, 2023

UK Dining remains committed to developing local value chains amidst a changing food landscape and student preferences.

UK Nutrition Education Program works with Gray Street Farmers Market, hosting Recipe Sampling Days for public

By Michele West
Published on Aug. 21, 2023

Join local farmers to sample customary recipes featuring locally grown produce, including traditional Somalian and Myanmar recipes.

University of Kentucky wheat study elevates bread baking through genetics

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Aug. 14, 2023

UK chef helps pioneer the future of space food, from the Moon to Mars and beyond

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Jun. 14, 2023

In the spirit of exploration and the quest for knowledge, a new frontier awaits.

Historic $100-million gift will catapult UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment

Published on May. 25, 2023

Gatton’s impact on the University of Kentucky exceeds $180 million. He is the university’s single largest donor.

Hunger summit unites state leaders to address food insecurity

By Jordan Strickler
Published on May. 16, 2023

Kentucky has one of the highest food-insecurity rates in the nation. UK hopes to help solve that.

Food Connection virtual workshop teaches farm food safety plan development

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Mar. 15, 2023

Developing a food safety plan helps growers be organized and proactive in reducing risks and allows them to design efficient procedures that are unique to their operation

UK launches Food as Health Alliance to boost health and wellbeing

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Feb. 9, 2023

The University of Kentucky has just launched a new program bringing together clinical and community research that addresses food insecurity and diet-related chronic diseases.