News Archive: Sustainability
UK's Appalachian Ties, Land Grant Mission Transforms Indonesian Community
Published on Aug. 9, 2013
Students return with new perspective from half a world away
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Aug. 8, 2013
Alexis Amorese spent five weeks in Indonesia as part of a study abroad program in sustainable agriculture. The trip was a “once-in-a-lifetime experience.”
Franklin County farm celebrates bicentennial, plans for future
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jul. 22, 2013
To celebrate their farm's bicentennial, siblings Jane and Bill Julian entertained nearly 800 people on their farm for the 55th Annual Farm-City Field Day.
Kentuckiana Dairy Exchange offers hands-on learning
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jul. 17, 2013
Kentuckiana Dairy Exchange is in Indiana for 2013.
2013 Woodland Owners Short Course to be held in conjunction with Kentucky Wood Expo
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jul. 15, 2013
Novice and experienced woodland owners are invited to attend one of the Woodland Owners Short Courses offered in each of the three geographical regions of Kentucky.
Name change reflects broad work of UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment
By
Laura Skillman
Published on Jun. 28, 2013
On July 1, the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture will become the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.
UKAg partners in six-state dairy improvement effort
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jun. 28, 2013
Consortium will work to improve herd health and milk quality.
UK research focusing on bringing back pollinators
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jun. 25, 2013
UK entomology researchers are testing mixtures of wildflowers to determine which can best rebuild bee and monarch butterfly populations in the state.
Sophistication of Kentucky’s producers, food systems impresses visitors
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jun. 25, 2013
Cooperative Extension agents and specialists from around the country visited Lexington recently and left with an appreciation for Central Kentucky’s farmers and food system.
Western Kentucky CSAs answer demand for fresh, local foods
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jun. 11, 2013
CSA programs are thriving in one Western Kentucky county.