BOWLING GREEN, Ky., July 31 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news release:

The Western Kentucky University Agricultural Education program has officially been named the Outstanding Postsecondary Agricultural Education Program by the Kentucky Association of Agricultural Educators (KAAE). This prestigious award reflects WKU's commitment to preparing students through hands-on, experiential learning and leadership development.

Housed within the WKU Department of Agriculture and Food Science, which proudly serves more than 300 undergraduate students and continues to grow within the WKU Ogden College of Science and Engineering, the program pairs rigorous academic coursework with real-world teaching experiences. Through this ap...