Kentucky Small Grain Growers' Association granted $5,000 to Rebecca McCulley, David Van Sanford (r), and graduate student Katie Russell (l) for a study examining the impact of climate change on wheat production in Kentucky. [more]

Up to 25 teenagers in grades 8 through 11 are accepted annually into the 4-H Teen Leadership Academy. During its monthly sessions, teens learn about state government, hone their communications skills, and develop the ability to work as teams, as in this ropes exercise. [more]

At the College's Spindletop Farm, Rebecca McCulley uses infrared radiant heaters and a plus-precipitation treatment to study the effects climate change will have on forages. [more]

University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension agents, such as Nancy Hunt (r)  have been implementing grassroots efforts to target Kentucky's health problems, and they are making a difference in the lives of many.  Micki Crider is one whose life has been saved by Extension's efforts. [more]

Brennan Gilkison and father Eddie Gilkison are both graduates of the Kentucky Agricultural Leadership Program, an intensive 18-month program designed for people who want to be on the forefront of decisions that affect agriculture, rural communities, and society. [more]

"Kentucky faced changes to its agriculture structure following the elimination of the federal tobacco program, yet thanks to prepared leaders such as those from the Kentucky Agricultural Leadership Program, it was better equipped to deal with those changes," said Laura Knoth, executive director of the Kentucky Corn Growers Association. [more]