Water Week 2025
Water, water, everywhere! – though oftentimes unseen! Kentucky has over 90,000 miles of surface rivers and streams. Natural, underground waterways are also very present in Kentucky. Our annual Water...
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‘Together We Grow’: University of Kentucky celebrates agriculture with video tribute, week of campus activities
National Agriculture Day, March 18, allows the University of Kentucky to honor its rich heritage, accomplishments and dedicated community working to improve agriculture.
Beam Institute launches 'Kentucky Wildcask Bourbon,' a groundbreaking student-created bourbon brand
The world’s largest teaching distillery to release its own bourbon, with proceeds to benefit student scholarships, research and programming.
‘We have come a long way’: UK Ag Equine Programs celebrates 20 years of equine excellence
To celebrate 20 years of equine excellence, the community is invited to participate in programs and events throughout the year.
Corn rootworm’s secret weapon: How a genetic ‘pause’ helps a billion-dollar pest survive winter
New research spearheaded by the University of Kentucky could help farmers and the agriculture industry save billions of dollars annually.
UK Extension takes Big Blue Book Club on the road, connecting with communities across Kentucky
In March through June, the Big Blue Book Club will read ‘My Old Kentucky Road Trip’ and host meetings across the state.
Valerie Still: Basketball legend, author, keeper of family legacy
University of Kentucky's all-time leading scorer and rebounder Valerie Still is returning to her alma mater to help celebrate her family’s extraordinary history.
‘Putting students first’: University of Kentucky presents inaugural KYnsHIP Conference, advancing education through innovation
Kentucky’s educational community is invited to attend this free, hands-on event to connect with educators and students from across the state.
University of Kentucky hosts Mass Timber in Appalachia Conference, showcasing innovation and sustainability
A major conference highlight is the growing recognition that mass timber offers a cleaner, quicker and potentially more cost-effective alternative to traditional construction materials.
‘Pearls of wisdom’: Hardin County farmer receives 2025 UK Grain Crops Science Service Award
This year’s award recognized Richard Preston for decades of service to advancing grain crops research in Kentucky agriculture.
‘Beauty can persevere’: UKREC at Princeton shares daylilies for preservation
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.
UK student is ‘one in a million’ as she begins journey as National FFA Officer
Caroline Groth, a student in the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, will serve as Eastern Region Vice President in 2025.
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National Agriculture Week 2025
The University of Kentucky welcomes the community to participate in and celebrate National Agriculture Week 2025, March 24-28!Themed "Agriculture: Together, We Grow" and hosted by the Martin-Gatton...
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Alumni Speaker Series with Edwin Carter
Part of National Ag Week 2025, join the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment and Department of Agricultural Economics at the Alumni Speaker Series—featuring alum Edwin Carter,...
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Italian Ryegrass Control Field Tour 2025
The University of Kentucky invites grain growers, crop advisors and the public to attend its 2025 Italian Ryegrass Control Field Tour on March 27, 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m (CST) at the ...
"I enjoy watching people grow and develop, and that's what our college does." Hear more from Laura Stephenson about her vision as vice president for land-grant engagement and dean of the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment >> bit.ly/4hyLtHg
In 2010, UK alumnus Allen and Leslie Carter came across an abandoned property on the north side of Lexington. Together, they transformed the land into Silver Springs Farm Equwine and Vineyard. Read about their story on page 44 of our Fall 2022 magazine at http://UKAlumni.net/Magazine!
Starting in spring 2025, Martin-Gatton CAFE is offering an agricultural leadership certificate that aims to create a pathway for students seeking to enter the agriculture industry. Learn more >> https://bit.ly/4f374Wg
