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Farming Above the Andes Clouds

March 5, 2026

From cacao and coffee fields in Peru’s Cusco region to the terraced agricultural landscapes of Machu Picchu and Moray, a Kentucky State University cohort experienced how culture, ecology, and commerce intersect across food systems.

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USDA awards Kentucky State University $1.7 million in Capacity Building Grants

March 4, 2026

Four projects will strengthen applied training, producer support, and interdisciplinary problem-solving in Kentucky agriculture.

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When farmers stop after one conservation step, long-term resilience can stall

March 3, 2026

Kentucky State University research shows many farmers try one soil- and water-protecting practice, but fewer build the multi-practice systems that can improve soil health, water protection, and long-term productivity.

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Rural Resilience and Farm Economics Take Center Stage as Kentucky State University Researchers Shine at Southern Rural Sociology Conference

March 2, 2026

A student, faculty, and staff delegation delivered 21 presentations highlighting work in agriculture, rural health, community well-being, and local economies.

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Nov 17 2026
All Day Harold R. Benson Research and Demonstration Farm

Kentucky State University will host the Small Farms Conference from November 17–19, 2026, at the...

Nov 18 2026
9:30 AM Carl M. Hill Student Center, Kentucky State University

Join Kentucky State University for GIS Day & Research Symposium, featuring GIS trivia, geocaching,...

Dec 08 2026
All Day Harold R. Benson Research and Demonstration Farm

Kentucky State University’s Cooperative Extension Program, in partnership with the Kentucky...