News Archive: Family & Consumer Sciences
From rags to bags: Upcycling research tackles textile and food waste
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Haley Simpkins
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service estimated 31% or 133 billion pounds of the nation’s available food supply went uneaten in 2010. The Environmental Protection Agency found that another 11 million tons of textiles head to landfills each year.
UK Cooperative Extension professionals win national family and consumer sciences awards
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Haley Simpkins
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University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension professionals took home two awards during the 2022 National Extension Association for Family and Consumer Sciences annual session in Raleigh, North Carolina Sept.12-15.
New UK course offers outlooks on food systems
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Jordan Strickler
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In a new course this fall, University of Kentucky graduate students from a variety of majors are learning about sustainable food systems.
UK BARN program aims to decrease farmer suicides
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Jordan Strickler
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The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment and College of Nursing are working to address the issue of farmer suicides through a joint program coined BARN, or Bring Action Right Now.
Kentucky Homemakers celebrate their 90th anniversary
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Jordan Strickler
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In its 90 years of existence, the Kentucky Extension Homemakers Association has impacted thousands across the commonwealth.
UK Wood Utilization Center activities back in full swing
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Jordan Strickler
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The University of Kentucky’s Wood Utilization Center has long been recognized for its work with the forest products industry. However, it is also a great place for the public to engage in woodworking activities.
UK trains 1,000 Kentuckians in mental health awareness
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Katie Pratt
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Eight inducted into UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Hall of Distinguished Alumni
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The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment will induct eight former students into the 2022 Hall of Distinguished Alumni tonight. The alumni will be honored for their meaningful contributions to the commonwealth, the nation and the world.