UK’s Winter Wheat Meeting builds on successful year for Kentucky farmers

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Jan. 25, 2024

On Feb 1, experts discuss best practices and industry updates during the Winter Wheat Meeting — an annual conference that has become a staple for Kentucky’s wheat growers.

Get started in the hay business at the Kentucky Alfalfa and Stored Forage Conference

By Christopher Carney
Published on Jan. 22, 2024

The 2024 Kentucky Alfalfa and Stored Forage Conference, "Getting Started in the Hay Business," is at the Warren County Extension Office in Bowling Green on Feb 8.

Kentucky Maple Days offers premiere maple sugaring event

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Jan. 19, 2024

The University of Kentucky welcomes the public Feb. 3 and 17 in discovering the world of maple syrup production across the state's farms and sugarhouses.

New UK Cooperative Extension Service programs help drive sustainable agriculture for regional farmers

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Jan. 11, 2024

The multi-state effort to help farmers in the Midwest and Mid-South implement conservation agriculture practices

Reach new horizons at the 2024 Kentucky Volunteer and Extension Forum 

By Christopher Carney
Published on Jan. 10, 2024

For more than two decades, this biennial forum has provided a developmental and education conference for 4-H and extension volunteers in Kentucky and beyond — becoming one of the largest volunteer events in the world.

Kentucky Crop Health Conference 2024 registration now open

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Jan. 5, 2024

Speakers from across the nation will discuss integrated pest management.

Thomas Poe Cooper Farm Leadership Award presented to Clayton Geralds and Frank Penn

By Grace Sowards
Published on Jan. 5, 2024

Geralds and Penn were recognized by Extension for their outstanding contributions to the Kentucky agricultural community.

Kentucky Master Naturalist Program launches spring 2024 training cohort

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Nov. 20, 2023

Registration is now open for the Spring 2024 Kentucky Master Naturalist Program training cohort.

From the skies to the forests, this UK staff member and graduate always “Aims High”

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Nov. 9, 2023

Inspired by his family’s military careers, Billy Thomas’ transition from civilian to Air Force security specialist was not merely a career shift but a transformative experience that continues to shape his values and aspirations today.

Animal sciences professor looks back on 55-year tenure at UK Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Nov. 2, 2023

Considered one of the nation’s premier sheep nutritionists, Professor Don Ely reflects on five plus decades of teaching, extension and research.