Commentary – Ryan Quarles: Saying farewell, but not goodbye, as the page turns to life’s next chapter
It has been my absolute pleasure to serve as Kentucky’s Agriculture Commissioner for these past eight years. As I finish…
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KY Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles visits Japan in effort to spur additional trade opportunities
A recent trip to Japan could open more agricultural trade opportunities for Kentucky and the United States, according to Kentucky…
Ryan Quarles: Donations to Ag Tag fund help Kentucky’s agriculture youth and farm families
It’s just $10 a year, but that money can help so many. Every year, when farmers review their farm license…
12 Republican candidates — but not former Gov. Bevin — seek to oust Democratic Gov. Beshear
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter The field of candidates is set for this year’s race for governor of Kentucky –…
Agriculture commissioner proclaims Sept. 19-25 Farm Safety and Health Week across Kentucky
Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Dr. Ryan Quarles has proclaimed Sept.19-25 as Farm Safety and Health Week in Kentucky to encourage…
AG Commissioner Quarles elected president of Southern Association of State Departments of Agriculture
Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles was elected president of the Southern Association of State Departments of Agriculture (SASDA) for 2019-20…
Vote today: Polls open at 6 a.m. — find your polling place at the link and check out a voter’s guide
Polls open for the Primary Election today at 6 a.m. and will close at 6 p.m., though anyone in line…
Ryan Quarles: ‘Check the box’ for Kentucky’s hungry when you file your state income tax returns
Nearly 1 in 6 Kentuckians – including 1 in 5 Kentucky children – don’t know where their next meal will…
Candidate filings final; here’s the list of candidates for May primary to select November contenders
The deadline was 4 p.m. Tuesday for filings for the upcoming primary election in May for parties to select the…
U.S. Rep James Comer talks Kentucky politics with KACo President-elect Elbert Bennett
U.S. Rep. James Comer, R-KY, visited the Kentucky Association of Counties (KACo) Wednesday, to discuss national legislation and how it…
Quarles: GleanKY, other organizations, working to eliminate hunger, food waste in the Commonwealth
In the book of Matthew, Jesus tells his listeners a parable, foreshadowing Judgment Day. In the middle of that story,…
Dept. of Agriculture approves 209 applications for growing industrial hemp in ’17, adding 12,800 acres
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) has approved 209 applications from growers who have been approved to cultivate up to…