UKREC celebrates 100 years of innovation and resilience
Laura Stephenson, vice president for land-grant engagement and dean of the UK Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, addresses the crowd at UKREC's centennial celebration. Matt Barton, Martin-Gatton CAFE.
UKREC celebrates 100 years of innovation and resilience
University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto provided remarks at the centennial celebration: “As we celebrate the 100-year milestone and reflect on the community that has stewarded the UK Research and Education Center at Princeton, I am inspired by what the Princeton research farm has made possible for Kentucky and her people."
UKREC celebrates 100 years of innovation and resilience
University of Kentucky leaders, legislators and supporters provided greetings at the centennial celebration. Left to right: UK Board Chairman Britt Brockman, President Eli Capilouto, Sen. Jason Howell, Martin-Gatton CAFE Dean Laura Stephenson, Rep. Suzanne Miles and Brandon Reed, executive director of KY Office of Agricultural Policy.
UKREC celebrates 100 years of innovation and resilience
A team from Siemer Milling Company joined University of Kentucky wheat breeding specialist Dave Van Sanford on a tour of the Grain and Forage Center of Excellence and Siemer Milling Company Conference Center construction at the UK Research and Education Center at Princeton. Completion is scheduled for early 2026.
UKREC celebrates 100 years of innovation and resilience
Managing director Carrie Knott visited with farmers, supporters, faculty and staff (past and present) and the many people who helped UKREC make a lasting impact on Kentucky agriculture and the community.