News Archive: Extension
Proper grain bin management saves lives
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Apr. 8, 2020
UK agricultural engineer Sam McNeill offers safety tips and reminders for grain bins.
FCS Extension offers webinars featuring practical ways to stay healthy during pandemic
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Apr. 7, 2020
The public can view the webinars live on FCS Extension's Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/UKFCSExt/.
UK forestry extension offers weekly webinar ‘From the Woods Today’
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Apr. 3, 2020
UK Forestry and Natural Resources Extension is offering relevant information about woodlands in a weekly, live video class, “From the Woods Today.”
UK entomologist says urban pest control still important during pandemic
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Mar. 30, 2020
UK entomologists are offering tips to help pest control professionals continue to do their job while practicing social distancing.
Think before you flush, and other tips for protecting yourself and Kentucky’s water resources
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Mar. 30, 2020
Keepers of municipal sanitary systems are urging people to think before they flush. personal care products, cleaning supplies and other household waste should be disposed of properly.
UK Forage Extension YouTube videos can help producers work through issues this spring
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Mar. 27, 2020
Producers can find information related to all aspect of forage and livestock production on the KYForages YouTube page.
4-H encourages youth gardening; offers resources
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Mar. 25, 2020
Gardening is a great way to get children excited about the outdoors, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Programming in packages: Extension agents reaching clients through innovative ways during pandemic
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Mar. 23, 2020
Extension agents are developing creative ways to reach their clients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Agriculture plays important role in Western Kentucky economic development initiative
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Mar. 19, 2020
Four Western Kentucky extension agents are part of an economic development initiative that strives to leverage agriculture to bring economic opportunities to their area.
Daniel Wilson named director of UK Robinson Center for Appalachian Resource Sustainability
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Mar. 18, 2020
The University of Kentucky Robinson Center for Appalachian Resource Sustainability has a new director. Daniel Wilson has accepted the position at the University College of Agriculture, Food and Environment’s research station in Eastern Kentucky, which took effect on March 15.