News Archive: Sustainability
Sophie Beavin Honored as Student Employee of the Year
By
Steve Ivey
Published on May. 7, 2020
Sophie Beavin, a student in natural resources and environmental science received the 2020 Student Employee of the Year award from UK Human Resources.
UK to host Virtual Wheat Field Day
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Apr. 27, 2020
The virtual field day is May 12 on the video conferencing app Zoom.
Earth Day celebrates 50th anniversary amid a pandemic
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Apr. 20, 2020
Earth Day has a distinguished history, contributing to the formation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act and the Endangered Species Act.
Megan Andrews bags the win in “Bag the Doo” student logo competition
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Apr. 20, 2020
UK Experts Weigh In on Trends That Will Define the Decade: Farm-to-Table and Local Food Sourcing
By
Danielle Donham
Published on Apr. 20, 2020
Plan ahead for equine feed needs, but not too far ahead

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Apr. 17, 2020
Due to COVID-19, horse owners may have an urge to buy more feed than usual.
No shortage in U.S. meat supply amid pandemic

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Apr. 8, 2020
With farming and meat processing deemed an essential business activity, the agriculture sector has not slowed down.
Kentucky cattle producers finding alternate ways of purchasing bulls while social distancing

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Apr. 7, 2020
Bull buyers may find remote buying is a way to expand their population of potential replacement bulls.
Think before you flush, and other tips for protecting yourself and Kentucky’s water resources
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Mar. 30, 2020
Keepers of municipal sanitary systems are urging people to think before they flush. personal care products, cleaning supplies and other household waste should be disposed of properly.
Agriculture plays important role in Western Kentucky economic development initiative
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Mar. 19, 2020
Four Western Kentucky extension agents are part of an economic development initiative that strives to leverage agriculture to bring economic opportunities to their area.