A new agriculture research building is on the way to the University of Kentucky leaders broke ground on the 285 million Dollar project this morning.

It will be the new home up for departments, a state laboratory and a greenhouse for teaching purposes.

UK President Eli Capilouto said the project represents a significant investment in the college's research capabilities.

He also thank state lawmakers for setting aside the money to help fund it.

>> They understand the way the importance, what a vibrant agricultural economy means for our state.

And they have continues.

And strategically invested.

So I thank them for the president to die and their stead past support.

For the work that we do every day across every corner of this commonwealth.

>> State and amaze Bledsoe and House Majority caucus Suzanne Miles, where some of the lawmakers on hand for today's groundbreaking, the new building will be on the south side of campus near the Martin Gatton Ag Sciences building.