News Archive: Events
Optimize spray applications with KATS drone pattern testing fly-in workshop
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Jennifer Elwell
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Agricultural drone pilots can test the spray pattern of their equipment at a Feb. 26 workshop, presented by the Kentucky Agricultural Training School (KATS) in Princeton.
2026 Kentucky Crop Health Conference helps farmers address pest challenges in the new year
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Jennifer Elwell
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The Feb. 5 event brings an exciting lineup of experts in weed control, plant diseases, and insect and wildlife pests ahead of planting season.
UKREC and Master Grazer to host Winter Feeding Field Day on Dec. 13 in Princeton
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Jennifer Elwell
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The field day will focus on stockpiling cool-season forages for winter grazing and hay feeding strategies to improve livestock nutrition.
‘Be the difference’: 2026 Kentucky Volunteer Forum celebrates 4-H and Extension volunteers
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Jennifer Elwell
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One of the largest events of its kind, this biennial forum recognizes the compassion and commitment of Kentucky’s 4-H and Extension volunteers while preparing them to lead their programs with confidence.
UK invites community to collaborative event celebrating America Recycles Day
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Bailey Vandiver
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Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment students partnered with organizations across campus to plan the Nov. 12 event.
Registration is open for the 2026 Kentucky Fruit & Vegetable Conference
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Jennifer Elwell
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This premier event for Kentucky specialty crop growers returns to Bowling Green Jan. 12-13 with more than 80 speakers, 70 exhibitors and hands-on workshops.
‘Always a story to tell’: UK Robinson Center offers hub for history, learning at annual event
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Christopher Carney
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Pumpkins, youth science demonstrations, woodworking, research, farm tours and a new meeting space headlined this year’s University of Kentucky Robinson Center Field Day celebration week.
5th Annual Kentucky Invasive Plant Conference set for Nov. 18
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Jordan Strickler
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Invasive species can be detrimental to native wildlife. The University of Kentucky and other institutions are hoping to help reverse that.
UK celebrates National Forest Products Week Oct. 19-25
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Angelina Sonoqui
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The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is preparing to celebrate the vital impact of the state’s forests.
100 years of innovation and service: UK Research and Education Center celebrates its impact and resilience
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Jennifer Elwell
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Established to serve Western Kentucky farmers, the University of Kentucky research station at Princeton has transformed global agriculture and continues to meet new challenges.