UK Ag receives more than $500,000 to help beginning farmers

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Sep. 20, 2012

The USDA has awarded the UK College of Agriculture a $561,000 grant for KyFarmStart, its comprehensive training program for beginning farmers.

All-time high College of Ag enrollment

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Sep. 12, 2012

Fall enrollment hits all-time high of 2,586.

Taste of the Mountains Sept. 22

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Sep. 7, 2012

Head to the mountains in September for education, fun.

Extension agents helping others learn the basics

By Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 30, 2012

Read how extension agents are helping others become more self-sufficient.

UK takes ag education global

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Aug. 23, 2012

Local teachers, University of Kentucky College of Agriculture professors, and UK Cooperative Extension agents took away many images and lessons from a recent trip to Indonesia.

Strong growth in Kentucky’s produce sector

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Aug. 15, 2012

A study from the College of Agriculture has found the state’s produce industry continues to expand and projects sales will likely exceed a record-breaking $33 million in 2012.

Horticulture Field Day Aug. 7

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Aug. 2, 2012

Tours will highlight vegetables, grapes, high tunnels, organics and more.

Heat and drought affect vineyards

Published on Jul. 23, 2012

Grapevines are not immune to heat and drought conditions.

New Kentucky Drought Resources Web page launched

Published on Jul. 12, 2012

The new page provides up-to-date, relevant information for farmers affected by the drought.

Extension strengthens local economies by supporting entrepreneurs

By Katie Pratt
Published on Jun. 20, 2012

Read how extension agents are helping local entrepreneurs.