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From clinics to kitchens, parks to politics, we are improving lives across Kentucky and beyond. Take a look at what we have to offer, and you'll find an opportunity awaits you.

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Extension

We are providing relational resources to help people, businesses, and communities work together to solve problems, develop skills, and build a better future.

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Research

We are providing the support and infrastructure to facilitate and expedite solutions to important unanswered questions that impact agriculture, the environment and everyone.

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Continued Growth

Join us as we build spacious teaching environments, high-tech research labs and meaningful community engagement facilities that serve the commonwealth like never before.

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Community Relations

We foster meaningful connections that empower all to engage fully in their learning, teaching and research.

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Innovative Partnerships

We are prioritizing unique, multidisciplinary collaborations — allowing us to discover creative solutions to issues in Kentucky and beyond.

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International Impact

We are preparing our students and graduates to be competitive in the global economy, building and nurturing relationships here and abroad.

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Events Calendar

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Mar
Mass Timber in Appalachia Conference 2025

Mass Timber in Appalachia Conference 2025

Join us at the Mass Timber in Appalachia Conference 2025 on Friday, March 14 at the University of Kentucky.The day-long event will bring together leading voices in architecture, engineering,...

17
Mar
James B. Beam Institute Industry Conference 2025

James B. Beam Institute Industry Conference 2025

Now in its sixth year, the annual James B. Beam Institute Industry Conference will be held in Lexington, KY from March 17-19, 2025.Hear from 100 plus experts in their fields who share research,...

22
Mar
Water Week 2025

Water Week 2025

Water, water, everywhere! – though oftentimes unseen! Kentucky has over 90,000 miles of surface rivers and streams. Natural, underground waterways are also very present in Kentucky. Our annual Water...

24
Mar
National Agriculture Week 2025

National Agriculture Week 2025

The University of Kentucky welcomes the community to participate in and celebrate National Agriculture Week 2025, March 24-28!Themed "Agriculture: Together, We Grow" and hosted by the Martin-Gatton...

 



"I enjoy watching people grow and develop, and that's what our college does." Hear more from Laura Stephenson about her vision as vice president for land-grant engagement and dean of the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment >> bit.ly/4hyLtHg

UK alumnus Allen and Leslie Carter



In 2010, UK alumnus Allen and Leslie Carter came across an abandoned property on the north side of Lexington. Together, they transformed the land into Silver Springs Farm Equwine and Vineyard. Read about their story on page 44 of our Fall 2022 magazine at http://UKAlumni.net/Magazine!

University of Kentucky launches new undergraduate certificate in agricultural leadership



Starting in spring 2025, Martin-Gatton CAFE is offering an agricultural leadership certificate that aims to create a pathway for students seeking to enter the agriculture industry. Learn more >> https://bit.ly/4f374Wg





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