News Archive: Sustainability
New directors named for Appalachian Center and Appalachian Studies Program
By
Whitney Harder
Published on Jul. 16, 2015
Forestry Professor Chris Barton will add focus on environmental and natural resource issues as director of UK's Appalachian Center.
Beekeeping interest soaring in Pulaski County
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jul. 15, 2015
There are many reasons that the local beekeeping school maxed out existing space and had a waiting list this past winter.
UK research reveals potential environmental harm of nanomaterials
Published on Jun. 30, 2015
Two research papers published by UK researchers detail potential environmental concerns about nanomaterials.
UK flavonoid research shows promise for big things to come
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jun. 2, 2015
Research at UK may help scientists fully understand the potential of flavonoids, small compounds in plant that may have big health benefits.
From the ashes, a new state-of-the-art feed mill rises at UK farm
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on May. 28, 2015
New mill will feed thousands of animals at UKAg farms.
UK Dining to benefit from deal for local beef
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on May. 27, 2015
An agreement between two Kentucky processors and a large food distributor is opening up a market for Appalachian beef cattle. UK Dining customers will benefit from the deal.
UK Forestry to host annual meeting of international organization
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on May. 21, 2015
For the first time, UK Forestry will host the 38th annual meeting of The Council on Forest Engineering July 19-22.
Local food connects Kentucky and campus
By
Whitney Harder
Published on Apr. 14, 2015
UK is poised to lead the way in the local food movement in the state.
Collective minds address supply side of local food
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Apr. 9, 2015
ES Good Barn was the site for the Bluegrass Barn Raising, a strategy meeting of farmers, processors, and distributors for expanding the supply of local foods to institutions.
