News Archive: Sustainability
Creative programs in food deserts teach valuable lessons

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Aug. 10, 2015
Nutirtion education and community gardens teach kids healthy ways to eat.
Community developers gather from around the world in Lexington
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jul. 28, 2015
CAFE and Lexington played host to community development experts from around the world, who met to discuss the roles of creativity and culture in the creation of strong communities.
Grant to empower women farmers, improve child nutrition in Ghana
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jul. 20, 2015
Three UKAg professors received a grant to help local female farmers in the African country sell their food to schools.
New directors named for Appalachian Center and Appalachian Studies Program
By
Whitney Harder
Published on Jul. 16, 2015
Forestry Professor Chris Barton will add focus on environmental and natural resource issues as director of UK's Appalachian Center.
Beekeeping interest soaring in Pulaski County
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jul. 15, 2015
There are many reasons that the local beekeeping school maxed out existing space and had a waiting list this past winter.
UK research reveals potential environmental harm of nanomaterials
Published on Jun. 30, 2015
Two research papers published by UK researchers detail potential environmental concerns about nanomaterials.
UK flavonoid research shows promise for big things to come
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jun. 2, 2015
Research at UK may help scientists fully understand the potential of flavonoids, small compounds in plant that may have big health benefits.
From the ashes, a new state-of-the-art feed mill rises at UK farm

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on May. 28, 2015
New mill will feed thousands of animals at UKAg farms.