News Archive: Extension
UK students, staff rally around Eastern Kentucky flood victims
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Mar. 9, 2021
UK students working to develop safety standard for equestrian helmets
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Mar. 8, 2021
The project will hopefully serve as a start for a crushing-safety standard for equestrian helmets.
Billions of cicadas will return to Kentucky in late spring
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Mar. 5, 2021
A UK entomologist details what Kentuckians need to know about the periodical cicadas that will emerge this spring.
Registration open for UK High School Crop Scouting Competition
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Mar. 4, 2021
The registration deadline is April 1.
Register now for Ohio River Valley Woodlands and Wildlife Workshop
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Mar. 4, 2021
This year’s event will be held virtually on March 27. Forestry and wildlife experts will provide educational sessions designed to help woodland owners get the most out of their property.
Extension collecting supplies, opening its doors for counties devastated by floods
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Mar. 3, 2021
The University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service is collecting items and providing relief efforts for Kentuckians impacted by recent floods. The Wolfe County Extension office is serving as the collection site for Eastern Kentucky counties impacted by flooding. On campus, extension will coll
UK forestry extension offers resources for woodland winter storm damage
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Mar. 2, 2021
The recent winter storm caused damage to woodlands across the state, varying in intensity depending on the region.
UK to roll out blue carpet for 4-H and FFA in annual field day
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Mar. 1, 2021
The annual 4-H/FFA Field Day at the University of Kentucky may look a little different this year, but organizers are excited about the many opportunities it will provide middle and high school students to meet, learn and compete.
Virtual Kentucky Alfalfa and Stored Forage Conference coming in March
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Feb. 22, 2021
UK extension announces winners of piggy bank design contest
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Feb. 22, 2021