News Archive: Events
Virtual Winter Wheat Meeting Jan. 5, 8
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Dec. 17, 2020
New topics will be presented each day.
Despite COVID-19, Ky. agricultural receipts hold steady to 2019 levels
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Dec. 4, 2020
UK agricultural economists project farm receipts will equal 2019 and net income will likely be up.
2021 Fruit and Vegetable Conference takes on new format in January
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Nov. 30, 2020
For the first time, organizers will offer the conference through the social conferencing platform Zoom from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. EST each Tuesday in January.
Popular tomato growers receive 2020 Bill Best Award
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Nov. 25, 2020
Central Kentucky growers, Mark and Velvet Henkle of Henkle’s Herbs and Heirlooms, will receive the 2020 Bill Best Award for Food and Farm Stewards from the University of Kentucky’s Food Connection
UK Ag Equine Programs to host 10th annual Equine Research Showcase virtually
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on Nov. 18, 2020
The virtual event will continue the “life journey” theme initiated last year and will emphasize weanling to yearling horses, presenting both completed and work-in-progress projects relevant to this age group.
UK to host Virtual Hemp Field Day
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Nov. 16, 2020
The online event is Dec. 8-9.
UK Fall Crop Protection webinar series begins in November
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Oct. 27, 2020
The webinars will help grain producers provide better protection for their crops.
UK hosting Experience Equine Week Nov. 2-6
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on Oct. 26, 2020
The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment will host Experience Equine Week Nov. 2-6 for high school students and their families interested in learning more about its equine science and management undergraduate degree program.
Kentucky Maple School taps into state’s sweet potential
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Oct. 23, 2020
Kentucky woodlands are ripe for tapping into the liquid gold that's maple syrup. For anyone interested in maple syrup production, The Kentucky Maple School is a good place to learn.
Virtual education brings Cooperative Extension into Kentucky homes
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Oct. 21, 2020
Cooperative Extension agents are reaching their clients through creative ways during the COVID-19 pandemic.