ACE Celebrates National 4-H Science Day

ACE Celebrates National 4-H Science Day

October 21, 2014

The College of Agriculture, Communities, and the Environment’s 4-H Program held an event to celebrate National 4-H Science Day on Tuesday, Oct. 21. About 75 5th- to 8th-grade students from the Franklin Public School System joined Ms. Shawn Moore, youth program director for 4-H youth development, to design and build an aerodynamic food transportation rocket that can deliver nutritious food to disaster victims. The students learned e...

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KSU Featured On NBC Nightly News

KSU Featured On NBC Nightly News

October 15, 2014

 Kentucky State University was featured on NBC Nightly News on Tuesday, Oct. 14. Click here to watch.  

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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month With A Networking Summit

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month With A Networking Summit

October 6, 2014

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Kentucky State University’s College of Agriculture, Food Science and Sustainable Systems has partnered with the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights and other local and state organizations to sponsor the Ninth Annual Hispanic, Immigrant and Refugee Networking Summit on Thursday, Oct. 9, at the Shelby County Extension Office. This event provides an opportunity to network with representatives...

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KSU Receives USDA Grant to Aid Veteran, Beginning and Socially Disadvantaged Farmers

KSU Receives USDA Grant to Aid Veteran, Beginning and Socially Disadvantaged Farmers

October 1, 2014

Kentucky State University’s College of Agriculture, Food Science and Sustainable Systems received a $199,138 grant through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Office of Outreach and Advocacy to assist veteran, beginning and socially disadvantaged farmers in improving their profitability through local food systems and USDA programs. The grant will assist targeted farmers in 73 Kentucky counties with owning and operating succes...

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