News Archive: Agricultural Economics
University of Kentucky program grows future leaders and professionals through teaching and mentorship
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Zoey Ortega
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The University of Kentucky AFE 100 peer instructors program provides students a valuable experience to expand their leadership skills through teaching, mentorship and supporting incoming students.
UK student is ‘one in a million’ as she begins journey as National FFA Officer
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Bailey Vandiver
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Caroline Groth, a student in the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, will serve as Eastern Region Vice President in 2025.
University of Kentucky researcher examines Universal Free School Meals' impact
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Jordan Strickler
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A collaborative research grant project, spearheaded by the University of Kentucky, aims to understand food assistance programs and their impact on youth’s health outcomes in the country.
UK faculty honored with Master Teacher Award for commitment to student excellence
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Christopher Carney
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Two University of Kentucky faculty members received the Master Teacher Award, which recognizes instructors for outstanding contributions to student success and classroom teaching.
University of Kentucky launches new undergraduate certificate in agricultural leadership
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Zoey Ortega
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The Agricultural Leadership Certificate prepares students to enter the agricultural industry by developing marketable skills and leadership experience.
Kentucky agriculture expects highs and lows in 2025
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Jordan Strickler
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Kentucky farmers face uncertainty in 2025, with grain farmers possibly facing struggles under low prices. However, livestock producers could benefit from strong cattle markets.
‘Making informed decisions’: University of Kentucky secures USDA grant to investigate impact of food labeling
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Jordan Strickler
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A researcher in the Department of Agricultural Economics leads a multi-university collaboration in exploring food labels’ overall influence on informing consumers in their decision-making.
CEDIK leadership aligning with UK Office of Land-grant Engagement and other partners, accelerating community and economic development
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Derrick Meads
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Alison Davis leads the Community and Economic Development Initiative of Kentucky (CEDIK) as part of this expanded priority area for land-grant engagement and has been recently appointed as the assistant vice president for Land-grant Engagement and Economic Initiatives at the University of Kentucky.
UK student is one step closer to dream job after KDA internship
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Bailey Vandiver
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University of Kentucky student Caroline Groth interned with the Kentucky Department of Agriculture this summer.
The Bill Gatton Foundation Professorships announced, supporting innovative research in advancing Kentucky
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Christopher Carney
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A group of University of Kentucky researchers are named The Bill Gatton Foundation Professorship, recognizing faculty with funding resources to solve complex agriculture and societal challenges.