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UK extension agents help with water shortage relief efforts in Clinton County
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By
Christopher Carney
Published on Jan. 26, 2024
University of Kentucky extension agents are working with local agencies to distribute water to local producers’ livestock in Clinton County, Ky. — addressing the recent water shortage emergency due to freezing temperatures.
UK unveils enhanced agricultural economics Master's program, focusing on real-world problem-solving through extension
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By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Jan. 25, 2024
A new UK Master's program will help agriculture economics students obtain out-of-the-classroom experience by integrating extension in the curriculum.
UK’s Winter Wheat Meeting builds on successful year for Kentucky farmers
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Nov. 20, 2023
Registration is now open for the Spring 2024 Kentucky Master Naturalist Program training cohort.