News Archive: Sustainability
UK research seeks to quantify cover crop benefits
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jul. 28, 2017
Cover crops control soil erosion, but they may have additional benefits to the soil and subsequent crops. University researchers are seeking and quantifying those benefits.
Louisville Garden Gives Homeless Youth Hope
By
Jeff Franklin
Published on Jul. 13, 2017
A vegetable garden at the Y-M-C-A Safe Place in Louisville is giving homeless youth hope.
UK Extension Garden Connects People to Nutritious Food
By
Jeff Franklin
Published on Jul. 6, 2017
Raised bed gardening helps people understand how to grow vegetables
UK Robinson Forest Welcomed The Curious
By
Jeff Franklin
Published on Jun. 8, 2017
UK's Robinson Forest opens its gates for a forest field day
UK Robinson Forest welcomes the curious
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jun. 5, 2017
On a flawless June Saturday, local residents had the chance to see what what goes on in Robinson Forest as they attended the first Robinson Forest Field Day
UK student research leaves mark on campus organization
By
Katie Pratt
Published on May. 1, 2017
A capstone research project conducted by a soon-to-be graduate benefits the Campus Kitchen at the University of Kentucky.
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.
Don’t miss out. Sign up now for fresh, organic food from UK CSA
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Apr. 5, 2017
A weekly, bountiful harvest of fresh produce from May through October awaits UK faculty, students and staff who sign up for a share in the UK CSA. Registration is open for the 2017 season.
Sign up now for organic food delivered at the peak of flavor
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Feb. 7, 2017
All UK faculty, staff and students are eligible to enroll in the UK Community Supported Agriculture Project. Registration is now open to purchase weekly shares of organic produce.
Farm to You to connect farmers with customers
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jan. 25, 2017
Learn more about local options for Community Supported Agriculture, commonly known as CSA, at Farm to You: CSA event, Feb. 2.