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Center revitalizes UK College of Agriculture's presence in Eastern Kentucky
For decades the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture has offered Eastern Kentuckians vital support through Robinson Forest, Robinson Station and the Wood Utilization Center. Until now, all three units were operating independently of each other. Now, all three are combining under one umbrella and a new name to reflect their unity - the Robinson Center for Appalachian Resource Sustainability.
"I am grateful to the faculty and staff leaders of Robinson Forest and Robinson Station for initiating this exciting new strategy," said Scott Smith, dean of the UK College of Agriculture. "I know it will advance the impact and the efficiency of these facilities that are so critical to our support for this region."
David Ditsch, formerly superintendent of Robinson Station, will lead the center as director, reporting to Nancy Cox, UK College of Agriculture associate dean for research and director of the Kentucky Agricultural Experiment Station. Cox will administer the new center at the college level. Ditsch said he believes the center's consolidation will be beneficial on many levels.
"We believe this change will not only be a cost-effective measure for the college's efforts in Eastern Kentucky, but it also gives us a clearer focus and a more unified appearance," Ditsch said . "We'll continue to offer the applied research...
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UK, KSU receive grant to train beginning farmers
Backed by a nearly $750,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Kentucky Cooperative Extension will offer a comprehensive training program for beginning farmers and those who are thinking about taking up farming.
The Kentucky's whole farm management education program, A Common Field, is a two-year course offered in 20 areas of the state. It will include...
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Sweet Potato harvest looking good in east Kentucky
Two years ago on a visit to Canada, Sarah Fannin saw something she was sure would be a good fit for east Kentucky agriculture - sweet potatoes. The tuber has long been a cultural favorite in...
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Pumpkin Day serves fun and learning for four east Kentucky counties
Sitting on hay bales with small spoons of sorghum in hand, a group of kindergarteners all shouted "We are brave!" and then they stuck the spoons in their mouths. A variety of facial expressions followed. Jackson City School kindergarten teacher Amy Hollan said that's the way she's taught her students to approach anything new - all together and...
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Denim drive turns apparel into 'green' housing material
Over the past five months, blue jeans piled up in a Lexington home - 600 pairs of jeans to be exact. Collected by a Lexington teenager and stored in her supportive parents' basement, the towering pile of apparel wasn't a case of a pack rat gone over the brink. Julia Mead had a purpose behind her collection: to see the used clothing turned into environmentally friendly home insulation for those...
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Daviess County Homemakers pitch in on ‘Extreme Makeover: Home Edition'
When the ABC show "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" came to Owensboro, Daviess County Extension Homemakers were presented with a unique opportunity to contribute to the effort and make a positive impact in the lives of one family in their community.
The recipients were the Steve Mattingly family. Mattingly...
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UK Ag student creates mission-oriented CSA
While the organist plays the closing strains of the recessional, Julia Hofmeister and her crew are busy in First Presbyterian Church's activity room setting out the last items on tables already groaning under an abundance of summer produce. In a few moments, shareholders will stream through the door to collect this week's share in a unique community supported agriculture project designed to provide the less fortunate with...
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UK and Local Government Officials Encourage Second Sunday Participation
University of Kentucky and local government officials announced today that this year's Second Sunday event will take place on Oct. 11, the second Sunday of the month. This event offers Kentuckians the opportunity to take advantage of a statewide day for physical activity and make...
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UK Nonprofit Leadership Initiative accepting award nominations
"The Distinguished Nonprofit Leadership Award recognizes outstanding achievement in Kentucky nonprofit chief executives in the areas of strategic leadership, community building, ethical integrity...
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Kentucky Agricultural Leadership Program seeks nominations for new class members
The Kentucky Agricultural Leadership Program is accepting nominations for its ninth class, which is scheduled to begin in January.
The 18-month program focuses on fine-tuning the leadership skills of 20 active farmers or agribusiness professionals. It is funded by the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, farm organizations, agribusinesses, alumni and program participants.
"This program is tailored to young professionals who want to be on the cutting edge of decisions that will affect agriculture and rural communities in the 21st century,"...
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