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Pioneering Research: Collaborating With Horses to Develop Emotional Intelligence
Researchers in the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture recently completed one of the first studies to explore how working with horses can develop emotional intelligence in humans.
Ag impact on state, region worth billions
The importance of Kentucky agriculture extends well beyond the farm. The total economic impact of agriculture production, inputs, processing and manufacturing is nearly $46.3 billion and represents 263,000 jobs in Kentucky, based on a recent analysis by the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture.
UK Equine Farm and Facilities Expo to be held June 19
UK Ag Equine Programs will host an Equine Farm and Facilities Expo from 4 to 8 p.m. EDT Wednesday, June 19 at Tollgate Farm in Georgetown.
UK Robinson Center Mountain Monday Series offers equine focus
The Mountain Monday Series is the second Monday of each month.
Jill Stowe named UK Ag Equine Programs director
Jill Stowe has been named director of University of Kentucky Ag Equine Programs and Dickson Professor of Equine Science and Management.
Kentucky Equine Youth Festival celebrates the horse and Kentucky’s youth
The event will showcase opportunities in the equine industry to Kentucky's young people.
UK researcher awarded $2.9 million for equine viral arteritis research
UK researchers are conducting cutting edge research on a costly equine disease.