College of Agriculture, Food and Environment

Canopy Con 2024

Apr 25, 2024, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

An event dedicated to urban forestry! Hosted by the Urban Forest Initiative, with support from the UK Office of Sustainability, Kentucky Division of Forestry, UK Entomology, and UK Forestry and Natural Resources, join us for Canopy Con — a one-day conference with talks, field demonstrations and networking on urban forestry.

Kentucky Local Food Systems Summit 2024

Mar 20, 2024, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

The Food Connection at the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, in partnership with the Kentucky Center for Agriculture and Rural Development and the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, invites you to join the 6th Annual Kentucky Local Foods Summit on Mar. 20, 2024. This event is a full day of workshops, networking and conversations designed to bring together local food professionals and advocates who work on the front lines of growing our local food and farm economy.

International Symposium on Neglected Influenza Viruses - Day 2

Apr 9, 2024, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

The 5th ISIRV International Symposium on Neglected Influenza Viruses explores the latest research on surveillance and disease investigation, virus transmission and control, clinical and experimental virology, plus emerging issues and new developments related to equine, canine, avian, marine mammal, additional wildlife and other non-human influenza viruses.

International Symposium on Neglected Influenza Viruses

Apr 8, 2024, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

2024 James B. Beam Institute Industry Conference - Day 3

Mar 13, 2024, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

A conference dedicated to Kentucky's dynamic signature industry! The 5th annual James B. Beam Institute Industry Conference welcomes scientists, farmers, representatives and staff from regional, national and international distilleries, secondary industries, and the hospitality sector for three days of continuing education. This bourbon and distilled spirits-focused conference is an educational program offered by the James B. Beam Institute at the University of Kentucky.

2024 James B. Beam Institute Industry Conference - Day 2

Mar 12, 2024, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

2024 James B. Beam Institute Industry Conference

Mar 11, 2024, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Kentucky Forest Health Conference

Feb 7, 2024, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Kentucky Forest Health Conference 2024 Learn about a suite of forest health issues! Get updates on current issues and threats on the horizon from experts around the region including spotted lanternfly, spongy moth, laurel wilt disease and more. Learn more and register here!

Equine Science and Management Fall Internship Showcase

Nov 28, 2023, 5:30 – 7:00 PM

Join us for the next Equine Science and Management Fall Internship Showcase to see what our students have been up to this semester. Equine students are required to complete an internship for EQM 399 course credit which culminates in presenting a poster about their learning experiences. Students, faculty, staff, alumni and equine industry stakeholders are invited. This event will be held on-campus at the E.S. Good Barn on Nov. 28 at 5:30 p.m.

Crop Protection Webinar Series #4

Nov 30, 2023, 10:00 – 11:00 AM

Insects in field crops during two years of partial droughts and heat wave The University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment presents a series of webinars covering field crop protection. Hosted through the Southern Integrated Pest Management Center, the webinars will feature different UK extension pest management specialists discussing plant pathology, weed science and entomology topics In this webinar, UK extension specialist Raul Villanueva will present on insects in field crops during droughts and heat waves.

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