News Archive: Extension
Kentucky Alfalfa and Stored Forage Conference set for Feb. 25 in Fayette County
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Christopher Carney
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Welcoming alfalfa and hay producers from across the Commonwealth, this year’s event will focus on pests, improving quality and marketing hay.
New training program hopes to increase presence of Kentucky beginning farmers
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Grace Sowards
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UK Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment faculty to receive funding from the USDA to develop and train farmers just starting out.
18th annual Pastures Please!! set for Feb. 27 in Lexington
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Jordan Strickler
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A cornerstone education program for horse owners since 2007, this year’s event will focus on drone technology, pasture quality, equine health and more.
‘Beauty can persevere’: UKREC at Princeton shares daylilies for preservation
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Bailey Vandiver
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After surviving the 2021 tornado, daylilies at the University of Kentucky Research and Education Center needed to be relocated for renovations and were donated to other UK properties.
University of Kentucky hosts Winter Wheat Meeting Feb. 4
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Jordan Strickler
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Hosted annually by the UK Wheat Science Group, producers from around the region visit the Winter Wheat Meeting to hear about the latest in research and production tips.
Kentucky Crop Health Conference to bring local and national experts on Feb. 6
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Jordan Strickler
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The event will provide attendees with the latest on protecting the Kentucky agricultural community with innovative pest management solutions.
UK professor recognized with lifetime achievement award for decades of community development contributions
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Zoey Ortega
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University of Kentucky Extension professor emeritus in community and leadership development Ron Hustedde has received a lifetime achievement award from the International Association for Community Development.
‘Never give up’: UK first generation, non-traditional student overcomes obstacles to graduate
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Zoey Ortega
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University of Kentucky community and leadership development student Michelle Padgett is graduating after balancing academic and professional responsibilities, supporting a family, financial hurdles and more.
University of Kentucky announces important leadership positions in Extension and Engagement
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Hayley Pierce
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With a long history of agricultural leadership, Craig Wood and Jennifer Hunter have been tapped to help lead UK Extension and Land-grant Engagement efforts.
UK launches Connect 120 initiative to foster statewide economic growth
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Connect 120 will work with partners across the state to formally launch and expand the Advancing Kentucky Together Network to ensure resources are accessible to all residents and communities.