UK Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food & Environment Alumni

Mark your calendars! Join us for Alumni Alley-Oop on January 10th at the Central Bank Center before the Cats take on Mississippi State!
More details and registration info coming soon—stay tuned!

IT'S HOMECOMING WEEK IN THE BLUEGRASS! We still have tickets to this weekend's game. Reach out to [email protected] to purchase!

It's REGISTRATION DEADLINE DAY!! Come abroad abroad with us for the Greece Agriculture, Engineering & Cultural Tour, taking place May 31 – June 8, 2026!

As a reminder, this unique program for alumni and friends will take us across northern and southern Greece, where we will:
- Explore world-class agricultural operations, including kiwi, olive, honey, and goat farms.
- Learn from engineering and infrastructure experts at historic and modern sites.
- Discover the cultural treasures of Thessaloniki, Meteora, Delphi, Nafplio, and Athens.
- Enjoy hands-on experiences like olive oil and wine tastings, a cooking class, and a farewell dinner with traditional Greek dancing.

You don't want to miss it! To begin the registration process, please contact McKenna Hulette at [email protected]!

It’s almost that time, Wildcats — Homecoming Week is here!

Join us October 12–16th for a week packed with block parties, tailgates, and even a day at Keeneland you won’t want to miss.

Check out the full schedule of events: https://homecoming.uky.edu/schedule

Let’s make this Homecoming one to remember!

The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Alumni Association is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Night of Excellence awards. These honors celebrate the achievements and service of our outstanding alumni and friends who make a difference in our college, profession and communities.

We invite you to submit nominations for the following awards:

Hall of Distinguished Alumni (HODA)
Horizon Award
Night of Excellence Award
Oran & Myrtle Little Friend of Martin-Gatton CAFE Award
Paul Appel Alumni Service Award

Please visit https://www.mgcafe.uky.edu/alumni-giving/events/night-excellence to download the nomination packets and learn more! The deadline for submissions is Oct. 31, 2025.

Looking for a new adventure? How about Greece?!

We are heading abroad with alumni & friends for the Greece Agriculture, Engineering & Cultural Tour, taking place May 31 – June 8, 2026!

As a reminder, this unique program for alumni and friends will take us across northern and southern Greece, where we will:
- Explore world-class agricultural operations, including kiwi, olive, honey, and goat farms.
- Learn from engineering and infrastructure experts at historic and modern sites.
- Discover the cultural treasures of Thessaloniki, Meteora, Delphi, Nafplio, and Athens.
- Enjoy hands-on experiences like olive oil and wine tastings, a cooking class, and a farewell dinner with traditional Greek dancing.

You don't want to miss it! To begin the registration process, please contact McKenna Hulette at [email protected]!

We are thrilled to invite you to join us for the Greece Agriculture, Engineering & Cultural Tour, taking place May 31 – June 8, 2026.

This unique program for alumni and friends will take us across northern and southern Greece, where we will:
- Explore world-class agricultural operations, including kiwi, olive, honey, and goat farms.
- Learn from engineering and infrastructure experts at historic and modern sites.
- Discover the cultural treasures of Thessaloniki, Meteora, Delphi, Nafplio, and Athens.
- Enjoy hands-on experiences like olive oil and wine tastings, a cooking class, and a farewell dinner with traditional Greek dancing.

To begin the registration process, please contact McKenna Hulette at [email protected]!

We would love to invite all alumni, especially Lincoln Trail Area alum, friends, and family to join us for An Evening on the Farm! Come enjoy a summer night in New Haven with us at 6 PM on Saturday, July 26th at Affinity Farms for tastings by Log Still Distillery and Preservation Distillery, a petting zoo, and a food truck with food available for purchase! We hope to see you there. Register here: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/f44kS177/an-evening-on-the-farm-a-lincoln-trail-area-event-5a4kHs7xqu6/overview

Celebrate graduation in true Wildcat style! Join Paddock Bourbon Club on Friday, May 9, 2025, for a special Graduate & Alumni Celebration featuring tastings from UK alumni-founded brands: Thorn Bush Blackberry Whiskey, The Bond, and Hi Seltzer. Come enjoy delicious bites from Big Blue Deli as we toast to the Class of 2025! We hope to see you there!

The M-G CAFE Alumni Association is offering parking passes for the Good Barn lot for the Tyler Childers concert on April 19th. For $50, you will have a guaranteed parking spot in close proximity to Kroger Field, providing a convenient parking option for the event!

If you are interested in purchasing a pass, please contact McKenna Hulette at [email protected] to reserve yours. Availability is limited, so we encourage you to act quickly!

TOMORROW is Trivia Night at Mirror Twin Brewery to celebrate presented by Kentucky Beef Council & Farm Credit Mid-America!

Come for trivia, stay for the game! We'll have space for you and your friends to watch the Kentucky vs. Tennessee Sweet 16 game at 7:30 PM.

📅 Friday, March 28
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Mirror Twin Brewing

See you there!!

M-G CAFE Alum & Friends, it's time to rally! Join us for a Happy Hour in Nashville at Assembly Food Hall (right across from Bridgestone Arena) for some complementary sips & bites as we gear up to play in the SEC Tournament!

Agave Maria Bar, Level 2
5:30-7:30 PM

Come rep the Cats, grab a drink, and get ready to cheer! See y'all there!

Register for our free event here: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/f44kS177/sec-tournament-college-happy-hour-4a4k5GUbkp/overview