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UK colleges collaborate on unique tourism course, giving students ‘exciting’ learning experience
By
Bailey Vandiver
Published on Aug. 22, 2024
The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment and the College of Communication and Information at the University of Kentucky came together to offer Multimedia Storytelling for Tourism.
Military Teen Adventure Camps unites families and youth for magical, lifetime memories
By
Christopher Carney
Published on Aug. 21, 2024
The Kentucky Military Teen Adventure Camps (MTAC), part of the Family and Consumer Sciences Extension at the University of Kentucky and a national 4-H program, connects military families and teens for fun, memorable outdoor adventures.
Smart feeding and planning: Tackling hay challenges for horses amid Kentucky’s drought
By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Aug. 20, 2024
In times of drought, smart planning is essential for horse owners.
UK student is one step closer to dream job after KDA internship
By
Bailey Vandiver
Published on Aug. 20, 2024
University of Kentucky student Caroline Groth interned with the Kentucky Department of Agriculture this summer.
University of Kentucky researcher uncovers fungicide resistance threat, providing crucial findings for farmers
By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Aug. 19, 2024
Repeated fungicide use can lead to less effective disease control over time, reducing yields for farmers. A multi-organizational study spearheaded by UK hopes to gain deeper insights into the issue.
UK Research, Leadership, Industry Scholars pilot program launches to inspire future agriculture leaders in Scott County
By
Grace Sowards
Published on Aug. 16, 2024
The University of Kentucky hopes to accelerate agricultural workforce development across the Commonwealth with a new program called the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Research, Leadership, Industry (RLI) Scholars.
Weather extremes force Kentucky producers to rethink hay management and livestock strategy
By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Aug. 15, 2024
University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment experts advise on successful livestock haying in a time of drought and hot weather.
Bee-ing prepared: How UK education equipped the state's new apiarist
By
Bailey Vandiver
Published on Aug. 13, 2024
Kentucky state apiarist Amanda Skidmore is a graduate of the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.
‘Invaluable information’: Extension Community Needs Assessment gathers Kentucky data, informs future programming
By
Bailey Vandiver
Published on Aug. 9, 2024
Results from the assessment, conducted in 2023, are now available for public access and extension use.
UK professor honored with first-ever Poultry Science Association service award, recognizing decades of dedication
By
Christopher Carney
Published on Aug. 8, 2024
Anthony “Tony” Pescatore, University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension professor and Department of Animal and Food Sciences associate chair, is the first to receive the Poultry Science Association’s James H. Denton Distinguished Service Award.