Temporary Facilities Expected Soon At The Princeton Research And Education Center

The researchers and staff at the University of Kentucky Research and Education Center in Princeton are continuing their work while they wait for temporary office and laboratory facilities.

UK Extension Forage Specialist Chris Tuesch told farmers and agribusiness community members during the recent Wheat Field Day they are hoping temporary offices will be in place soon.

click to download audioTuesch says the lack of office space and facilities will impact the work that is completed during the summer months at the Research and Education Center.

click to download audioHe adds a few services have been restored at the center.

click to download audioDr. Tuesch says many of the research programs have continued in spite of the December 10 tornado that destroyed most of the buildings.

click to download audioHe notes much of the work will continue through the summer months to provide research data for farmers and the agriculture industry.

click to download audioWhile plans are in the works for temporary facilities at the UK Research and Education Center in Princeton, work is underway to determine what the new Grain and Forage Center of Excellence will look like and where it will be located. We will hear plans and comments from Grain and Forage Center of Excellence Director Dr. Chad Lee in part three of this stories series Wednesday.