New UK Cooperative Extension Service Programs Help Drive Sustainable Agriculture for Regional Farmers

By Jordan Strickler

The University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is involved in a multi-state effort to help farmers in the Midwest and Mid-South implement conservation agriculture practices. 

In partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension and Mississippi State University Extension Service, the UK Cooperative Extension Service (CES) is focusing on two programs aimed at enhancing soil health and water quality while maintaining farm profitability by facilitating farmer-to-farmer learning.  

The first program is Good Idea Shop Talks, a free virtual meet-up series geared toward row crop and livestock producers. The aim is to foster idea exchanges and problem-solving for on-farm soil and water conservation challenges. Scheduled Jan. 18 and 25, and Feb. 1 at 12:30 ET, this offers farmers a platform to learn from each other about effective stewardship and profitability.