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Anderson County Farm Subject of Photo Journalism Project
Anderson County Farm Subject of Photo Journalism Project

Anderson County farmers Jerry and Emily Milam were the subject of a University of Kentucky’s photojournalism project.

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FarmersJennifer ElwellJanuary 30, 2025Anderson
New Device Produces Critical Fertilizer Ingredient From Thin Air
New Device Produces Critical Fertilizer Ingredient From Thin Air

Study, published Dec. 13 in Science Advances, involved the first on-site – rather than in a lab – demonstration of the technology.

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Environment, Natural Resources, TechnologyEden ElwellJanuary 3, 2025Technology
Former Fayette County tobacco farm home to 20,000 Christmas trees
Former Fayette County tobacco farm home to 20,000 Christmas trees

If you’re looking for live Christmas trees, you can find them at Nieman Tree Farm in Fayette County. But if you’re looking for hot chocolate or a wagon ride you won’t find it there.

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FarmersJennifer ElwellDecember 20, 2024Fayette
Rethinking agriculture: Innovations that reshaped how we farm
Rethinking agriculture: Innovations that reshaped how we farm

“Please join me as we celebrate seven recent advancements that have changed how we farm for the better.”

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TechnologyEden ElwellDecember 20, 2024Technology
Reasons why meat is important to your nutritional health
Reasons why meat is important to your nutritional health

Animal proteins. There’s a lot more to them than meets the eye. Not only is meat widely recognized as a high-quality protein, it provides numerous other nutritional benefits. Here’s just a snippet of why meat and other animal proteins are good for you.

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FoodJennifer ElwellDecember 12, 2024
Healthy Eating Linked to Better Brain Health
Healthy Eating Linked to Better Brain Health

“With the number of people with dementia increasing with the aging population, it’s critical to find changes that we can make to delay or slow down the development of cognitive problems,” says Dr. Russell Sawyer of the University of Cincinnati.

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Education, Crops, Food, Hunger, Produce & Specialty CropsEden ElwellDecember 11, 2024Health
Daviess County woman takes active role on family farm
Daviess County woman takes active role on family farm

Poole Farms is known for its turkeys, which it sells to Farbest Foods in Jasper, Indiana. The birds raised in northeast Daviess County near Lewisport, Ky., are used to make Boar’s Head turkey deli meat.

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Eden ElwellDecember 5, 2024Daviess
"We’re just forgotten." : Wolfe County food pantry steps in for those left behind.
"We’re just forgotten." : Wolfe County food pantry steps in for those left behind.

The second and fourth Fridays of every month, cars start lining up early as volunteers prepare to distribute food and other items at the Hazel Green Food Project in Wolfe County, Ky.

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Eden ElwellDecember 1, 2024Wolfe
U.K. Co-Op’s Alethea Bruzek : Food safety for Thanksgiving
U.K. Co-Op’s Alethea Bruzek : Food safety for Thanksgiving

Alethea Bruzek, Boyle County Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent shared excellent tips for holiday meals on WTVQ.

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Eden ElwellNovember 25, 2024Boyle Co
Winchester Woman Wins State-Level NEXTILE Soy in Textiles Design Challenge
Winchester Woman Wins State-Level NEXTILE Soy in Textiles Design Challenge

Leland Gilkison is a sophomore interior design student at University of Kentucky

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SoybeansEden ElwellNovember 20, 2024clark, Soybeans
High-Tech Herd: How Dairy Farms Are Using Technology to Improve Cow Health and Comfort
High-Tech Herd: How Dairy Farms Are Using Technology to Improve Cow Health and Comfort

From biosensors to data analytics and AI, modern dairy farms are embracing technology to ensure cow health and well-being.

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Technology, Articles, Dairy, LivestockEden ElwellNovember 10, 2024
Alex and Sarah Richardson of Meade County Named KFB 2024 Outstanding Young Farm Family
Alex and Sarah Richardson of Meade County Named KFB 2024 Outstanding Young Farm Family

The annual KFB Outstanding Young Farm Family award recognizes an individual or couple under the age of 35 who demonstrates strong farm management skills, active involvement in both KFB and their community, and consistent financial growth through their farm. 

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Eden ElwellNovember 7, 2024Meade
‘Making informed decisions’: University of Kentucky secures USDA grant to investigate impact of food labelling
‘Making informed decisions’: University of Kentucky secures USDA grant to investigate impact of food labelling

A researcher in the Department of Agricultural Economics leads a multi-university collaboration in exploring food labels’ overall influence on informing consumers in their decision-making.

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Policy, HungerEden ElwellNovember 7, 2024
Kentucky Farm Bureau Names Kori Beth Thomas of Allen County its 2024 Farm Woman of the Year
Kentucky Farm Bureau Names Kori Beth Thomas of Allen County its 2024 Farm Woman of the Year

This prestigious annual award honors the outstanding achievements of women in Kentucky agriculture.

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Eden ElwellNovember 4, 2024Allen
Breckinridge County pork producer got his start after COVID experience
Breckinridge County pork producer got his start after COVID experience

Russell Lindsey’s experience at a local grocery store during the COVID-19 pandemic pushed the Louisville auto worker to move to Breckinridge County and start his own hog farm.

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PorkEden ElwellNovember 3, 2024Breckinridge
Organic Association of Kentucky Provides Production Assistance
Organic Association of Kentucky Provides Production Assistance

This season, OAK’s Organic Production Specialist (Sarah Geurkink) provided technical assistance to Brian. They discussed his production systems, his plans for scaling up, and options for fertility, weed, and disease management.

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Farm Organizations, Produce & Specialty Crops, Professional OrgEden ElwellOctober 26, 2024
Kentucky Farm Bureau Selects Bethany Mattingly of Jefferson County as its 2024 Excellence in Agriculture Winner
Kentucky Farm Bureau Selects Bethany Mattingly of Jefferson County as its 2024 Excellence in Agriculture Winner

Each year, KFB awards first, second and third place “Excellence in Agriculture” distinctions to individuals or couples under the age of 35 who contribute to, and exhibit leadership growth from, consistent involvement in Farm Bureau and other agriculture and civic-oriented organizations.

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Eden ElwellOctober 20, 2024Jefferson
KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU NAMES BRENDA PAUL OF BOURBON COUNTY ITS 2024 KENTUCKY FARMER OF THE YEAR
KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU NAMES BRENDA PAUL OF BOURBON COUNTY ITS 2024 KENTUCKY FARMER OF THE YEAR

Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) today announced that Brenda Paul of Bourbon County has been selected as the 2024 KFB Kentucky Farmer of the Year. She will be presented with this prestigious award during the organization’s annual meeting in December.  

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Eden ElwellOctober 11, 2024Bourbon County
Kentucky’s poultry industry celebrated in September
Kentucky’s poultry industry celebrated in September

Commissioner Shell celebrates one of Kentucky’s top commodities this month.

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Articles, PoultryEden ElwellSeptember 26, 2024
Recipe Collection for Delicious and Nutritious Lunch Ideas
Recipe Collection for Delicious and Nutritious Lunch Ideas

The Kentucky Beef Council challenges you to a Beef-Based Back to School meal and exercise plan. Click through for recipes!

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BeefEden ElwellSeptember 7, 2024Ky Beef Council, beef
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