News Archive: Economics
Kentucky Small Business Development Center to celebrate small businesses with statewide Google event
By
Roberta Meisel
Published on Apr. 11, 2016
The May 4 event is in honor of National Small Business Week.
New coalition encourages healthy eating, supports local farms
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Mar. 1, 2016
The program joins employee wellness and community supported agriculture—a true town and gown initiative that stands to benefit a great number of people.
UK specialists to give scoop on poop
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Feb. 24, 2016
Regional programs are scheduled in McLean and Henderson counties.
The Economic Impact of the Bluegrass Stockyards Fire
By
Jeff Franklin
Published on Feb. 2, 2016
UK ag economist discusses economic impact of stockyards fire
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Feb. 2, 2016
Producers will have to use surrounding counties' facilities to sell livestock.
Conference offers beef producers ways to capture opportunities
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jan. 21, 2016
This year's conference is at the Cave City Convention Center.
UKAg brothers tumble toward an NCAA championship
By
Amy Jones-Timoney
Published on Jan. 15, 2016
The Marsh brothers are studying animal sciences and agricultural economics in the UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.
UK veterinary lab study vital in leptospirosis vaccine development
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jan. 12, 2016
Leptospirosis resides in the kidneys of infected mammals and can have devastating effects.
UK study finds demand for local food is no fad
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Dec. 8, 2015
Researchers behind the Fayette County Local Food Demand Assessment estimate that Lexington businesses spent approximately $14 million on Kentucky food products in 2014.
Kentucky Small Business Development Center recognizes staff
By
Roberta Meisel
Published on Dec. 7, 2015
KSBDC state director Becky Naugle presented the year’s biggest awards during the annual fall conference.