News Archive: Extension
UK research reveals list of bee-friendly plants
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Apr. 20, 2017
A UK research project to identify bee-friendly trees and shrubs is the first comprehensive study of its kind.
UK to offer second wheat field school
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Apr. 19, 2017
A hands-on wheat school covering wheat topics related to before and at flowering is April 26 at the UK Rsearch and Education Center.
4-H Goes Wild for the Environment
By
Jeff Franklin
Published on Apr. 19, 2017
Madison County 4-Her's go wild for the environment
4-H Goes Wild for the environment
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Apr. 19, 2017
More than 800 fourth-graders descended on Madison County Fairgrounds to weave their way through exhibits at 4-H Goes Wild, an environmental field day.
Corn planting could face delays due to wet weather
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Apr. 19, 2017
Wet conditions could delay corn planting this week. UK specialists remind farmers to wait out the rain.
UK entomologist offers tips on ticks
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Apr. 17, 2017
Ticks are now active. A UK entomolgist tells Kentuckians what they can do to minimize their chances of getting bit.
UK expands STEM horizons for middle school girls
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Apr. 10, 2017
Expanding Your Horizons, will encourage young women to consider careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, by introducing them to role models in the fields.
UK program helps develop civic-minded young citizens
By
Jeff Franklin
Published on Apr. 3, 2017
YELP students visit state capitol.
UK program helps develop civic-minded young citizens
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Mar. 30, 2017
The Youth Engagement Leadership Program is helping young Kentuckians learn about and develop a stronger connection to their communities.
Register early for teen forest leadership program
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Mar. 28, 2017
The Kentucky Forest Leadership Program, June 4-9, provides learning experiences in forestry, entomology and wildlife for students entering their junior or senior year of high school.