Branching out: Canopy Con 2024 unites urban forestry enthusiasts

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Apr. 5, 2024

Canopy Con is the first conference of its kind in the Bluegrass region, combining urban forestry seminars and hands-on experiences. The event is open to all members of the community.

New UK Cooperative Extension Service programs help drive sustainable agriculture for regional farmers

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Jan. 11, 2024

The multi-state effort to help farmers in the Midwest and Mid-South implement conservation agriculture practices

2024 Kentucky Local Food Systems Summit registration now open

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Jan. 11, 2024

Kentucky Local Food Systems Summit provides a full day of training, networking and critical discussions about systems development.

Kentucky Master Naturalist Program launches spring 2024 training cohort

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Nov. 20, 2023

Registration is now open for the Spring 2024 Kentucky Master Naturalist Program training cohort.

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.

UK students and TreesLouisville transform a major city's canopy and community

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Nov. 13, 2023

Louisville is experiencing a significant environmental improvement, driven in part by University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment students.

University of Kentucky professor leads research team pioneering climate change study

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Nov. 6, 2023

A University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment faculty member is embarking on groundbreaking research in Costa Rica.

University of Kentucky Dining forges new partnership with local, family-owned farm

Published on Nov. 6, 2023

UK Dining partners with Cleav's Family Market, furthering sustainable agriculture initiatives and the local food economy.

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.

Beef Seedstock Symposium to focus on genetics and more

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Sep. 29, 2023

UK and UT Cooperative Extension Services will join together to serve seedstock producers.