News Archive: Extension
McCulley named chair of UK Plant and Soil Sciences
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Sep. 29, 2017
McCulley becomes chair Jan. 1.
KEHA celebrates 40 years of UK ovarian cancer research program support
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Sep. 28, 2017
During this time, Extension Homemakers have raised more than $1.4 million for UK ovarian cancer research.
Ky Extension Homemakers celebrate 40 years of UK ovarian cancer research program support
By
Jeff Franklin
Published on Sep. 28, 2017
Thanks to Kentucky Extension Homemakers' fund raising efforts, many women's lives have been saved from ovarian cancer.
As greens fade, reds and yellows pop
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Sep. 27, 2017
Autumn foliage in Kentucky stacks up against any rival. A rich variety of tree species means the state enjoys the full palette of fall colors.
First Impressions leaves good impression with participating communities
By
Jeff Franklin
Published on Sep. 25, 2017
First Impressions leaves Harlan County leaders excited about future
First Impressions leaves good impression with participating communities
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Sep. 25, 2017
Trained volunteer teams make unannounced visits to Kentucky communities in order to assess their strengths and weaknesses—very much like stores use secret shoppers.
UK Water Week 2017 overflows with events Oct. 7 to 13
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Sep. 25, 2017
The week of free panel discussions, invited speakers, films and service activities will focus on climate change impacts on water quality.
Become a Project WET educator through UK Water Week workshop
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Sep. 13, 2017
A Project WET certification workshop will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 7 at Raven Run Nature Sanctuary in Lexington.
UK extension serves up successful cooking program
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Sep. 5, 2017
The weeklong cooking program helped young people learn how to prepare simple recipes using fresh ingredients.
UK’s No P On My Lawn raises awareness of excess fertilizer
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Aug. 31, 2017
A new UK Cooperative Extension Service program takes information directly to neighborhoods to teach the risks of using too much phosphorus on lawns.