News Archive: Events
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.
Hemp conference to come to Lexington
Published on May. 8, 2017
The September event is the first to bring together individuals in the hemp industry with scientists and policymakers.
Kentucky celebrates small business
By
Roberta Meisel
Published on May. 4, 2017
The Kentucky Small Business Development Center and the Kentucky District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration presented 10 Pacesetter Awards.
Warren County Extension steps up to the plate for ag awareness
By
Katie Pratt
Published on May. 3, 2017
Ag Awareness Day at the Bowling Green Hot Rods baseball game is just one way local extension staff are trying to educate their community about agriculture's importance.
UK Wheat Field Day is May 9
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Apr. 25, 2017
The UK Wheat Science Group will host its annual field day Tuesday, May 9 at the UK Research and Education Center farm in Princeton. Registration begins at 8 a.m. CDT.