The Food Connection publishes annual UK dining report, showing strong local purchasing performance 

By Christopher Carney
Published on Oct. 24, 2023

UK Dining remains committed to developing local value chains amidst a changing food landscape and student preferences.

UK Nutrition Education Program works with Gray Street Farmers Market, hosting Recipe Sampling Days for public

By Michele West
Published on Aug. 21, 2023

Join local farmers to sample customary recipes featuring locally grown produce, including traditional Somalian and Myanmar recipes.

University of Kentucky wheat study elevates bread baking through genetics

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Aug. 14, 2023

UK chef helps pioneer the future of space food, from the Moon to Mars and beyond

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Jun. 14, 2023

In the spirit of exploration and the quest for knowledge, a new frontier awaits.

Historic $100-million gift will catapult UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment

Published on May. 25, 2023

Gatton’s impact on the University of Kentucky exceeds $180 million. He is the university’s single largest donor.

Hunger summit unites state leaders to address food insecurity

By Jordan Strickler
Published on May. 16, 2023

Kentucky has one of the highest food-insecurity rates in the nation. UK hopes to help solve that.

Food Connection virtual workshop teaches farm food safety plan development

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Mar. 15, 2023

Developing a food safety plan helps growers be organized and proactive in reducing risks and allows them to design efficient procedures that are unique to their operation

UK launches Food as Health Alliance to boost health and wellbeing

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Feb. 9, 2023

The University of Kentucky has just launched a new program bringing together clinical and community research that addresses food insecurity and diet-related chronic diseases.

Smith Edge named to Board on Human Sciences liaison for Council for Agricultural Research, Extension and Teaching

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Feb. 7, 2023

Smith Edge produces the Meet Me at the Table blog series and The AgriNutrition Edge Report

Food Connection helps host KY Proud CSA Week

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Jan. 31, 2023

The Food Connection at the University of Kentucky will help host KY Proud CSA Week Feb. 20-24.