UK celebrates national Ag week

By Blake Jackson

The University of Kentucky celebrates National Agriculture Week, March 18th-22nd, with a week-long program highlighting the importance of agriculture in our daily lives. The UK Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, along with sponsors, invites the community to participate in various events.

Here are some key events:

• Ag-Vocacy Day: Connect with student and professional organizations interested in agriculture (March 18th).
• Ag Trivia Night: Test your agricultural knowledge with a fun evening alongside faculty, staff, and alumni (March 19th).
• Careers & Commodities: Network with potential employers and learn about career opportunities in agriculture (March 20th).
• Ag Day Party: Celebrate agriculture with games and fellowship hosted by the UK Collegiate Farm Bureau (March 20th).
• Health & Wellness: Enjoy a movie night focused on agriculture and mental health with free snacks (March 21st).
• QPR Mental Health Training: Learn how to handle mental health crises within the agriculture industry (March 21st, RSVP required).
• Gratitude & Community: Give back to the community through volunteer opportunities at various locations (March 22nd, pre-registration required).

This week also coincides with Lexington Water Week, National Ag Day, and the Kentucky Local Food Systems Summit, offering even more opportunities to engage with agriculture-related topics.

Whether you're a student, farmer, or simply curious about the impact of agriculture, this week offers a chance to learn, connect, and celebrate the vital role agriculture plays in our world.

To view and learn more the week’s events, visit http://go.uky.edu/AgWeek. For more information or questions, contact the Martin-Gatton CAFE Student Success team at CAFEadvising@uky.edu.

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