News Archive: Extension
National recognition strengthens University of Kentucky’s role in supporting military families
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Jordan Strickler
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The National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences awards affirm the University of Kentucky’s capacity to lead the Military Family Readiness Academy.
‘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.
Interactive plan aims to protect limestone water in horse and bourbon country
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Alicia Gregory
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The Glenns Creek Watershed Plan project engaged rural and urban partners to create a state-of-the-art planning tool that will open up opportunities to implement on-the-ground practices.
Using drones to protect Kentucky corn: UK researchers lead precision agriculture study
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Jennifer Elwell
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Plant pathology and agricultural engineering specialists are testing drone-based fungicide applications in the treatment of foliar corn diseases, such as gray leaf spot, at the UK Research and Education Center. Recommendations will be shared during a hands-on workshop in February.
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.
Kentucky Master Naturalist program accepting applications for Spring 2026 class
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Christopher Carney
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Dedicated to improving Kentucky’s green and wildlife spaces, the Kentucky Master Naturalist program is inviting the community to apply. Application deadline for next cohort is Nov. 23.
The ‘true and blue’ Todds
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Bailey Vandiver
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Lee and Patsy Todd, former president and first lady, continue to support the University of Kentucky.
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.