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The 5th annual Kentucky Forest Health Conference will address new invasive threats
By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Jan. 17, 2024
This year's conference places a special emphasis on the Spotted Lanternfly which recently made its presence known in Kentucky.
Fulbright awardee leads reforestation effort in Australia
By
Daniel Flener
Published on Jan. 16, 2024
From Appalachia to Australia, Chris Barton, forestry professor at the University of Kentucky, has been conducting research related to environmental pollution and the restoration of degraded lands.
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.
Reach new horizons at the 2024 Kentucky Volunteer and Extension Forum
By
Christopher Carney
Published on Jan. 10, 2024
For more than two decades, this biennial forum has provided a developmental and education conference for 4-H and extension volunteers in Kentucky and beyond — becoming one of the largest volunteer events in the world.
Kentucky Crop Health Conference 2024 registration now open
By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Jan. 5, 2024
Speakers from across the nation will discuss integrated pest management.
Thomas Poe Cooper Farm Leadership Award presented to Clayton Geralds and Frank Penn
By
Grace Sowards
Published on Jan. 5, 2024
Geralds and Penn were recognized by Extension for their outstanding contributions to the Kentucky agricultural community.
Seeds of support: Transforming 4-H camps into havens for social, emotional and behavioral health
By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Jan. 3, 2024
Ryley Butler Modaff, a graduate student in the College of Social Work and inaugural 4-H Camp Behavioral Health Fellow, says the fellowship program is a buttress for youth health.
University of Kentucky hosts 12th annual Junior MANRRS Leadership Institute
By
C.E. Huffman
Published on Dec. 22, 2023
The Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS) student chapter at the University of Kentucky hosted over 100 high and middle school students from throughout the commonwealth at the annual event.
UK student wins Tri Societies oral presentation award for ongoing hemp research
By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Dec. 19, 2023
One student’s innovative approach combines field observations with advanced lab research. This work offers crucial insights for hemp cultivation’s future.