Agriculture Education

Caitlyn McFadden is paving the way for more students to explore careers at John Deere through MANRRS, minorities in agriculture, natural resources, and related sciences, a program that has given so much to her starting in high school.

The Murray State University Board of Regents adopted a resolution of support at its Friday, Aug. 25 meeting to create a task force and begin a feasibility study to examine the statewide shortage of veterinarians and work toward the development of a School of Veterinary Medicine at Murray State University.

Explore the essential role of agriculture youth organizations. This blog delves into how these groups shape future agricultural leaders, fostering leadership, resilience, and environmental stewardship. Discover how investing in these organizations contributes to securing the future of sustainable agriculture.

Discover the crucial role of agricultural career education in Kentucky schools. This blog emphasizes how these programs prepare students for an evolving industry, promote sustainability, ensure food security, and support Kentucky's economy. The importance of nurturing our next generation of agriculturists is underscored for the preservation of our rich agricultural tradition.

Equine therapy, also known as equine-assisted therapy (EAT), is a therapeutic approach that uses horses as a tool for emotional growth and learning. Therapists may work with individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, PTSD, autism, and more. The interaction with horses is designed to help clients build skills such as responsibility, self-confidence, communication, and problem-solving.

In agriculture, soil science is invaluable. It informs farmers about the composition of their soils, helping them understand what crops will thrive and what amendments might be needed for optimal plant health. It also aids in diagnosing and resolving soil health problems that can adversely affect crop production, such as nutrient deficiencies, pH imbalances, or issues with soil structure.

While there are differing stories about how turkey became a traditional food for the Thanksgiving holiday, students in Grant County High School’s agricultural program have made an annual turkey sale a tradition of their own at the school and in the community.

At Murray State University, outside Oakley Applied Science building stands a man wearing cowboy boots, an old ballcap, drinking a cup of black coffee and smoking a Marlboro cigarette. That man is Dr. O.L Robertson.

KFB Candid Conversation presents a discussion about the topical issues facing the agricultural industry in a question and answer format with a member of the agricultural community. In this column, the issue of agricultural research and extension are discussed with Dean Nancy Cox of the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.

In Kentucky, animal agriculture represents well over half of the ag economy when taking into account all livestock sectors.

Most of this can be attributed to tradition but because of the investments made in the whole industry much of which comes from the Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund, not only has livestock production grown but animal quality remains important and is exceptional in many cases.

It was obvious that Becky Kinder and the Kentucky Soybean Board were a great fit considering she interned with them three summers in a row. Becky became their full-time education director in 2004.

As he energetically bounds across the lab checking on high school students while they extract DNA from tall fescue, there’s no question that University of Kentucky instructor Lou Hirsch is passionate about science and teaching. It is with his passion and enthusiasm that Hirsch hopes to show students the human-side of science and make it something that is very real to them and perhaps a potential career.

In a state with fertile soil and a rich tradition of farming and breeding, it is no wonder that there are more than six thriving higher education programs that promote the future of agriculture to Kentucky’s youth.

As someone who grew up on a farm, Kevan Evans still admits to being surprised by something he sees almost every day.

Nothing about this school is normal.

On the walkways leading to the building, permeable pavers are installed to soak up rainwater instead of letting it run off. A computer opens and closes greenhouse windows depending on the temperature. Solar arrays on the roof warm the building’s water and provide electricity.