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Forging Their Way at the Forage and Grassland Council Convention
On January 16, 2018, two EKU Agriculture students, Kelsey Lainhart and Hannah Carper, shared their knowledge about Agnes Chase, a woman pioneering advances in science and women's suffrage. Kelsey is a...
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Teaching Young Farmers the Tricks of the Trade
January 19-20, four students from EKU's Collegiate Farm Bureau attended the Farm Bureau's Young Farmers and Ranchers Leadership Conference in Louisville.read more
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Four Compete at Academic Quadrathlon
EKU Agriculture students are making their mark.On February 3rd, four students traveled to Fort Worth, Tex., to compete in the Southern Regional American Society of Animal Science Academic Quadrathlon...
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6th Annual EKU Dairy Show
Each fall, Stateland Dairy at Meadowbrook Farm is the host site for EKU's Annual Dairy Show.The EKU Agriculture Department and Meadowbrook Farm prepare clinics and workshops for EKU students interested...
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EKU AG Competes in Southern Regional Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge
EKU Agriculture students proved that their expertise in dairy management was a true winner. They served on teams that took 1st and 2nd place in their respective events at the Nov. 6, 2017 Southern...
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Hands-on learning in Animal Science and Pre-vet
Field TripsEKU Agriculture students in Dr. Andrea Sexten's Swine Production course took a field trip to Shipley’s Swine Genetics in Newark, Ohio, and Fair Oaks Farm in DeMotte, Ind.read more
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Senior's Research Accepted for Undergraduate Research Competition
Mika Martino, Agriculture Pre-vet Senior from Richmond, Ky., presented findings from a swine behavior study conducted at EKU's Meadowbrook Farm. read more
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EKU Agriculture Heads to Atlanta
Four EKU Agriculture students participated in the International Poultry Convention and Expo Atlanta, Ga., in January. Dr. Bruce Pratt bruce.pratt@eku.eduread more
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Newton Chosen as 2018 CBT Distinguished Senior
EKU's College of Business and Technology is pleased to announce Ms. Christina Greer Newton as the 2018 Distinguished Senior. Each year, the College of Business and Technology selects a Distinguished...
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Horticulture Club takes their Skills to Competition
This spring break from March 14-17 EKU’s Horticulture club joined over 700 students from many different colleges to show off their skills in real-world competitive events as well as network with top...
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Meadowbrook Farms helps bring Kentucky beef into local Kroger stores
On March 20, 2018, National Agriculture Day, the Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy joined Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles, Beef Solutions, LLC and Kroger today to mark the launch of...
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Shell Named AG 2018 Distinguished Alum
EKU's Department of Agriculture is pleased to announce that Rep. Jonathan Shell has been selected as their departmental distinguished alum for 2018.Rep. Shell will be honored during a presentation...
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2017-18 AG Scholarship Recipients Announced
During this spring’s BTS 400 Student Success Seminar: College to Careers, seven Agriculture students were awarded scholarships. Additionally, they presented the distinguished alumnus award for the...
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Governor Hosts Cookout Featuring Kentucky Beef
Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin showed his support for local beef farmers with a Cookout at the Capitol. EKU Farm Director Justin McKinney joined Governor Bevin and Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Ryan...
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Field Trip to the Farm
Local school children got a special treat for the end of their school year with a Field Trip to the Farm. The parade of yellow school buses brought elementary students from Glenn Marshall and...
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Meadowbrook Adds Robotic Milking Facility
A new robotic milker at Eastern Kentucky University’s Meadowbrook Farm will give students hands-on access to the latest technology and significantly increase milk production.read more
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Senior Finds Hope, Home in Agriculture
Actor Kevin Conroy once said: “Everyone is handed adversity in life. No one’s journey is easy. It’s how they handle it that makes them unique.” If that’s the case, Eastern Kentucky University senior...
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EKU Agriculture Students Awarded American FFA Degree
On October 27, 2018, Agriculture students Keeley Cooper and Keaton Marcum were recognized at the National FFA (Future Farmers of America) Convention & Expo as candidates for the highest degree...
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EKU to Offer Agriculture Engineering Technology Concentration
Eastern Kentucky University’s Department of Agriculture, in conjunction with the Department of Applied Engineering and Technology, will begin offering a concentration in Agriculture Engineering...
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Ag Student Wins 2019 KY Apprentice Bid Calling Championship
Seth Hembree, like many EKU students, has unique hobbies and talents outside of his academics. Seth is a junior Agribusiness Management student from Berea, Ky. Seth’s hobby, as well as employment, is...
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