News Archive: Extension
Log Some Miles Race to benefit Kentucky Children’s Hospital
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Carol Lea Spence
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A scenic 5K foot race, part of the 2013 Kentucky Wood Expo, will raise money for the Kentucky Children’s Hospital.
Insecticide application timing vital to native bee conservation
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Katie Pratt
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UK researchers are studying ways to safely use insecticides so they have little effects on native pollinators.
Kentucky Cooperative Extension recognizes Energy Awareness Challenge leaders
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Aimee Nielson
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Challenge focused on residential, commercial and youth awareness.
UK’s Garrigus plaza getting an upgrade
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Laura Skillman
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UK's Garrigus plaza is getting an upgrade.
UK, Target partnership provides students with real-world experience, scholarships
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Katie Pratt
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Students will have a unique opportunity this semester thanks to a unique partnership between UK and Target.
Study shows state’s equine industry has $3 billion economic impact
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Holly Wiemers
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UK equine leaders announce economic impact figures from the Kentucky Equine Survey.
Stuart Brown named 2013 Friend of UK Ag Equine Programs
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Holly Wiemers
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The Lexington-based veterinarian has been an advocate for UK's equine programs for many years.
Kentucky Wood Expo -- bigger than ever at Masterson Station Park
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Carol Lea Spence
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UK Forestry Extension will offer a number of educational opportunities at the Kentucky Wood Expo Sept. 20-21 for those wanting to learn more about forestry and forestry-related topics.
Irrigation study fulfills a need for Kentucky farmers
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Katie Pratt
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Two UK Cooperative Extension interns spent the summer researching irrigation feasibility in an area of the state that took the brunt of the 2012 drought.
UK student enriches research at Cornell
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Carl Nathe
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A college undergraduate spent her summer conducting experiments on apple viruses as a part of Cornell's Summer Research Scholars program.