Students return with new perspective from half a world away

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Aug. 8, 2013

Alexis Amorese spent five weeks in Indonesia as part of a study abroad program in sustainable agriculture. The trip was a “once-in-a-lifetime experience.”

UK, Iowa State to lead new arthropod management research center

Published on Aug. 1, 2013

The new center will explore strategies for managing insect pests.

Franklin County farm celebrates bicentennial, plans for future

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jul. 22, 2013

To celebrate their farm's bicentennial, siblings Jane and Bill Julian entertained nearly 800 people on their farm for the 55th Annual Farm-City Field Day.

2013 Woodland Owners Short Course to be held in conjunction with Kentucky Wood Expo

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jul. 15, 2013

Novice and experienced woodland owners are invited to attend one of the Woodland Owners Short Courses offered in each of the three geographical regions of Kentucky.

Name change reflects broad work of UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment

By Laura Skillman
Published on Jun. 28, 2013

On July 1, the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture will become the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.

UK research focusing on bringing back pollinators

By Katie Pratt
Published on Jun. 25, 2013

UK entomology researchers are testing mixtures of wildflowers to determine which can best rebuild bee and monarch butterfly populations in the state.

Sophistication of Kentucky’s producers, food systems impresses visitors

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jun. 25, 2013

Cooperative Extension agents and specialists from around the country visited Lexington recently and left with an appreciation for Central Kentucky’s farmers and food system.

UK and state partner to restore bottomland hardwoods

Published on Apr. 22, 2013

A Woodlands and Wildlife Field Day on June 1 in Hopkins County will offer owners of bottomlands the opportunity to learn more about their forests.

The Arboretum invites people to Party for the Planet

Published on Apr. 16, 2013

April is the month to Party for the Planet, a celebration of Earth Month at The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky.

Tri-state woodlands and wildlife workshop March 23

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Mar. 20, 2013

Forestry and wildlife experts will offer advice on how to get the most from woodland properties during the Ohio River Valley Woodland and Wildlife Workshop on March 23.