UK student begins agriculture communications internship after finding a home in Martin-Gatton CAFE

By Zoey Ortega
Published on Oct. 11, 2024

University of Kentucky junior Zoey Ortega is excited to start an internship with the Agricultural Communications Services team after finding her niche within the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.

Expanding the canopy: UK invites communities to celebrate Tree Week 2024 statewide

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Sep. 26, 2024

The University of Kentucky Urban Forest Initiative is celebrating all things trees statewide and with more engagement opportunities during this annual event.

UK faculty roll out Food, Farming and Community curriculum for Kentucky middle school students, 4-H youth

By Grace Sowards
Published on Sep. 6, 2024

Nicole Breazeale and Stacy Vincent, faculty members in the Department of Community and Leadership Development at UK, have launched programming to teach youth across the Commonwealth where their food comes from and how to participate in local food systems.

New report from University of Kentucky and Sierra Club shows nature’s healing powers for military veterans

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Aug. 7, 2024

Outdoor activities help veterans with injuries and disabilities, including post-traumatic stress disorder.

Neighbors helping neighbors: UK Urban Forest Initiative unveils revitalization project in Eastern Kentucky community

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Aug. 1, 2024

The Urban Forest Initiative is hoping Wayland’s revitalization is just the beginning for towns affected by Eastern Kentucky flooding.

Explore new strategies at the 2024 Community Leadership Programs Summit

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Apr. 29, 2024

Registration is now open for the popular leadership program, located this year at Kentucky State University and in partnership with the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Executives.

Kentucky SBDC awarded SBA grant, boosting new and existing childcare businesses in state

By Ryan Ferguson
Published on Apr. 18, 2024

The Kentucky Small Business Development Center was awarded a grant by the U.S. Small Business Administration – bolstering resources for new and existing childcare businesses in Kentucky.

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.

Kentucky Maple Days offers premiere maple sugaring event

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Jan. 19, 2024

The University of Kentucky welcomes the public Feb. 3 and 17 in discovering the world of maple syrup production across the state's farms and sugarhouses.

Rising from the rubble: UK Research and Education Center at Princeton reveals remarkable post-tornado transformation

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Dec. 7, 2023

Amidst the challenges and reconstruction, the Research and Education Center at Princeton has persevered.