How UK alum Barbara Rice fed astronauts, miners and minds

By Jordan Strickler
Published on May. 1, 2025

The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment alum has found that taking every opportunity available can take one to places they never thought they'd go.

Interactive Crop Scouting Clinic provided for new and experienced agriculturalists on May 15

By Jennifer Elwell
Published on May. 1, 2025

Kentucky Agriculture Training School workshop participants will learn to identify diseases, growth stages, weeds and nutrition deficiencies.

‘Room to grow’: How a University of Kentucky student found and created opportunities to thrive

By Bailey Vandiver
Published on Apr. 30, 2025

Jaida Alee, the 2024 Lyman T. Johnson Torch Bearer Award recipient, graduates from the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment in May 2025, with hopes of joining the equine industry.

‘Keep his legacy strong’: Youth Field Day in Lewis County honors UK Extension agent

By Bailey Vandiver and
Published on Apr. 29, 2025

The second annual Youth Field Day, hosted by UK Cooperative Extension in Lewis County, honors the legacy of Philip Konopka, an extension agent who died in 2023.

University of Kentucky Research and Education Center hosts Wheat Field Day 2025 on May 13

By Jennifer Elwell
Published on Apr. 28, 2025

Wheat growers and agribusiness professionals are invited to learn the latest production recommendations and market updates in Princeton, while celebrating UKREC’s centennial year.

UK Cooperative Extension Service helps begin forestry field course for high school students

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Apr. 24, 2025

Participants of the ForestryWorks Field Course will learn everything from helping to protect plant and animal habitats to exploring new forestry careers.

UK alum Mya Price helps bring agriculture together through conversations

By Zoey Ortega
Published on Apr. 23, 2025

University of Kentucky alum Mya Price is the recipient of the 2024 Lyman T. Johnson Torch of Excellence, recognizing her progress in removing barriers and facilitating conversations within agriculture.

UK Research and Education Center celebrates 100 years of environmental innovation

By Jennifer Elwell
Published on Apr. 22, 2025

The University of Kentucky’s experiment station in Princeton celebrates its global impact on sustainable agriculture and the Kentucky farmers who drive and adopt these practices on Earth Day.

Red meat allergy webinar registration now open

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Apr. 22, 2025

UK experts will discuss strategies to reduce tick bites as well as how to live with Alpha-Gal Syndrome.

University of Kentucky Field Day 2025 continues long history of education, outreach and fun

By Bailey Vandiver
Published on Apr. 21, 2025

Founded in 1970, Field Day annually welcomes thousands of FFA and 4-H students to the University of Kentucky. This year’s event is on April 24.