News Archive: Events
59th Annual Farm-City Field Day July 6 at Thornton farm in Frankfort
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jun. 27, 2017
For 59 years, the Farm-City Field Day has brought folks together for educational tours, exhibits and a picnic lunch. This year, the event will take place at the Steve Thornton family farm.
UK farm visit connects students to forages
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jun. 21, 2017
A field trip helps connect students to the farm and the University of Kentucky.
UK to host Turf Research Field Day
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jun. 14, 2017
The event is open to turf professionals and the general public.
UK Robinson Forest welcomes the curious
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jun. 5, 2017
On a flawless June Saturday, local residents had the chance to see what what goes on in Robinson Forest as they attended the first Robinson Forest Field Day
Rain dampens ribbon-cutting but not UK student’s spirits
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on May. 19, 2017
The Music Lounge, designed by Rakeem Bradshaw, will serve as an experimental community gathering spot along Southland Drive, long known for its ties to music.
Precision Dairy Farming conference registration still open
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on May. 19, 2017
Participants will get an overview of the more than 10 technologies the UK cows wear
UK Equine Farm and Facilities Expo to be held June 8
By
Maddie Regis
Published on May. 17, 2017
UK Ag Equine Programs will host an Equine Farm and Facilities Expo June 8 at New Vocations at Mereworth Farm in Lexington.
Animal resource exercise will help prepare for emergencies
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on May. 16, 2017
Teams from more than 20 states will participate and learn to handle real-world emergencies.
UK Robinson Forest to open for first field day
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on May. 12, 2017
The Robinson Forest Field Day, a day of family fun and educational activities, will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 3.
Out of the box, into the future
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on May. 11, 2017
A recent day-long workshop at the University of Kentucky encouraged 120 Kentucky middle-school girls to consider STEM careers.