Today we are talking to Dr. Scott Hutchins, United States Department of Agriculture Deputy Under Secretary. Dr. Hutchins leads the USDA's mission area of advancing agricultural research, extension, and education. He recently visited onsite with the University of Kentucky and Kentucky State University to discuss the USDA's science blueprint and the USDA's university partnership opportunities. And He was kind enough to meet with us during his tour.

Today we are talking to Dr. Craig Carter and Dr. Uneeda Bryant. They are going to give us a tour of the University of Kentucky Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. The UKVDL strives to be the leading veterinary diagnostic service, research and teaching laboratory in the United States through the application of peer-reviewed, validated scientific methodology and quality control systems. The UKVDL idevelops andante applies state-of-the-art diagnostic methodology to improve animal health and marketability, to protect the public health and to assist in the preservation of the human-animal bond through the principles of One Health.

Hello and welcome to Branching Out. a discussion with people in and around the UK college of agriculture, food and environment where we talk about the good work CAFE is doing on campus, in Kentucky, and around the world. Caitlyn McFadden & Osay Jordan are here to talk with us about the UK MANRRS organization.

Founded in 1986 Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences develops a network between minority agriculture and natural resources students and professionals from academic institutions, the government sector and industry.MANRRS has grown into a national society serving over 40 different academic institutions nationwide and is a vibrant assembly of students and professionals from all racial, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.

Hello and Welcome to Branching Out, today we are talking to Michael Peterson Ph.D. a Professor in Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering and the Executive Director of the Racing Surfaces Testing Laboratory.

Hello and welcome to Branching Out and today we are talking to DJ Scully who is a Natural Resources and Environmental Management Extension Agent. Where he works to educate the people of Campbell County to make decisions and take action to improve the quality, productivity, and sustainability of their natural resources.

Hello and Welcome to Branching Out, today we are talking to LaToya Drake who is an Extension Agent for Family & Consumer Sciences. Where she works to improve the quality of life for individuals and families in Barren County.

Hello and welcome to Branching Out, today we are talking to Lane Warmbrod who is an analyst and research associate at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security in Baltimore Maryland. She graduated CAFE in 2016 with a degree in Agricultural and Medical Biotechnology and is currently consulting with the World Health Organization on their official response to COVID-19.

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