News Archive: Sustainability
New UK Cooperative Extension Service programs help drive sustainable agriculture for regional farmers
By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Jan. 11, 2024
The multi-state effort to help farmers in the Midwest and Mid-South implement conservation agriculture practices
2024 Kentucky Local Food Systems Summit registration now open
By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Jan. 11, 2024
Kentucky Local Food Systems Summit provides a full day of training, networking and critical discussions about systems development.
Kentucky Master Naturalist Program launches spring 2024 training cohort
By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Nov. 20, 2023
Registration is now open for the Spring 2024 Kentucky Master Naturalist Program training cohort.
University of Kentucky students serve healthy, balanced meals to community through Meals on Wings
By
Christopher Carney
Published on Nov. 16, 2023
UK students volunteer at the Campus Kitchen in collecting, organizing and delivering nutritious meals through the Meals on Wings program — embodying dedication to reducing food waste, and addressing food and nutrition disparities.
UK students and TreesLouisville transform a major city's canopy and community
By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Nov. 13, 2023
Louisville is experiencing a significant environmental improvement, driven in part by University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment students.
University of Kentucky professor leads research team pioneering climate change study
By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Nov. 6, 2023
A University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment faculty member is embarking on groundbreaking research in Costa Rica.
University of Kentucky Dining forges new partnership with local, family-owned farm
Published on Nov. 6, 2023
UK Dining partners with Cleav's Family Market, furthering sustainable agriculture initiatives and the local food economy.
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.
Beef Seedstock Symposium to focus on genetics and more
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Sep. 29, 2023
UK and UT Cooperative Extension Services will join together to serve seedstock producers.
UK and Kentucky Forage and Grassland Council Field Day explores sustainability on historic family farm
By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Sep. 26, 2023
Farmers, livestock producers and consumers will learn about the benefits of forage-based agriculture and the importance of supporting local food systems.