Resources

Resources

Resources

Students work on electronic tools in the lab

Promoting Innovation Virtual Idea Symposium

Watch videos and explore more resources from the 2023 symposium organized by department extension faculty.

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An illustration of a cow and a steak for the Gate to Plate flyer

Gate to Plate

Check out resources from the Gate to Plate continuing education event, where agriculture educators learn beef processing skills and techniques from beginning to end.

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The 2021 Beef Bash included a hay ride tour of the UK Animal Research Center.

Food, Farming & Community

Middle school educators can discover an interactive, story-based curriculum exploring local food systems and career paths for Kentucky youth.

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CLD graduates with Dr. Tanaka at commencement

Alumni Resources

Learn about what our department's alumni are doing after graduation. You can also find more information and resources to use as an alum of the UK Martin-Gatton CAFE.

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Recordings & Videos

Appalachian Young'uns Podcast

The Appalachian Young’uns podcast highlights the real-life experiences and thoughts of Eastern Kentucky youth (18 and older). Made in partnership with the UK Department of Community and Leadership Development, this podcast shares guests’ unique stories and the common qualities of what it means to live and grow up in Eastern Kentucky and the greater Appalachian region today.

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Remaining Land-Grant Fierce while Accepting the Truth of our Foundation

OSU professor Dr. Stephen Gavazzi discusses the transfer of wealth from Tribal Nations that occurred in service to the establishment of institutions of higher learning. Learn about the "Stepping Out and Stepping Up Racial Justice Project" and the harm to Indigenous Peoples as a result of the Morrill Act of 1862.

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Local Development and Polish Self-Government Practice

Dr. Andrzej Sztando, a professor in Poland, hosts a presentation about effective design and strategies for enhancing self-governance. Dr. Sztando focuses on advancing community and economic development by working with Polish authorities to create and implement public policies that align with local circumstances.

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CLD Unexpected Series

The CLD Unexpected Speaker Series provides members of the department an opportunity to share their research, teaching strategies and/or extension and community outreach programs. Presentations in this series are informal and reflect the diversity of thought, research, teaching and practice in the department, with the goal of facilitating community-building and collaboration.

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Contact Information

Dr. Wes Harrison, Ph.D.
Department Chair

500 W.P. Garrigus Building Lexington, KY 40546-0215

(859) 562-2788