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The Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service is the most comprehensive outreach and engagement program at the University of Kentucky.

Our mission, simply stated, is to make a difference in the lives of Kentucky citizens through research-based education. Jointly with our other land-grant partner, Kentucky State University, we take the University to the people in their local communities, addressing issues of importance of all Kentuckians.


Kentucky Alfalfa Conference coming to Lexington

Kentucky Alfalfa Conference coming to Lexington After several years in Cave City, the 33rd Kentucky Alfalfa Conference will take place Feb. 21 at the Fayette County office of the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service in Lexington. The conference begins at 8 a.m. EST and ends at 3 p.m. [more]

UK College of Agriculture, UK Dining Services to offer local meats to students, community

UK College of Agriculture, UK Dining Services to offer local meats to students, communityInterest in local foods is gaining popularity across the country, and Kentuckians seem to be demanding it more and more. Now a partnership between the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture Meats Lab and UK Dining Services will give the UK community and the general public more opportunities to eat locally produced food. [more]

Time to ready IPM plans for 2013

Time to ready IPM plans for 2013During the 2012 growing season, Kentucky producers faced many new and unusual challenges due to the severe drought. The University of Kentucky’s Integrated Pest Management School will discuss these issues and other timely topics to help producers kick off their 2013 IPM programs. [more]

Eastern tent caterpillar outlook for spring

Eastern tent caterpillar outlook for springExperts report that the eastern tent caterpillar egg hatch will likely begin in mid-March for Central Kentucky. [more]

Grazing school works to improve pasture management

Grazing school works to improve pasture managementGrazing is the most cost-effective way for producers to feed ruminant animals. Each year, the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture hosts two installments of the Kentucky Grazing School to help producers become better managers of their grazing systems. [more]

UK researcher awarded $2.9 million for equine viral arteritis research

UK researcher awarded $2.9 million for equine viral arteritis research Udeni Balasuriya, a professor at the University of Kentucky Maxwell H. Gluck Equine Research Center, recently received $2.9 million to identify the genetic factors responsible for establishment of the equine arteritis virus (EAV) carrier state in stallions. The five-year grant was awarded by the U. S. Department of Agriculture-Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. [more]

UK rain garden workshops target storm water runoffUK rain garden workshops target storm water runoff

Storm water runoff occurs when precipitation hits impervious surfaces, such as roofs, driveways or parking lots. As this water runs off the surface, it takes trash and pollutants with it on its way to local waterways or the sewer system. In many instances, storm water runoff also results in soil erosion. [more]

Energy efficiency program aims to make all Kentuckians more aware

Energy efficiency program aims to make all Kentuckians more awareKentucky is one of three states to receive a U.S. Department of Energy grant to use Cooperative Extension offices to funnel energy efficiency information to residents. Beverly Miller, an extension associate in the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering is spearheading the effort dubbed “Energy Efficiency Awareness and Action Program.” [more]

Microprocessor workshop opens the door to entrepreneurship

Microprocessor workshop opens the door to entrepreneurshipFor years, Ohio County resident Paula Lucas sold her homemade breads and relishes at area farmers markets. Due to the popularity of her products, she opened Mom’s Kitchen, a deli and bakery, in Fordsville.

She couldn’t have taken that first step without becoming a certified homebased microprocessor through the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service. [more]

Annual career fair unites college students, equine industry

Annual career fair unites college students, equine industryThe University of Kentucky Ag Equine Programs will host its fifth annual UK Equine Career Fair from 4:30 to 7 p.m. EST March 5 in the E.S. Good Barn on the UK campus. [more]

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Phone: 859-257-4302
Fax: 859-257-3501
darlene.mylin@uky.edu

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