Spay or Neuter special license plate gets new look, raises awareness of animal control
More than 20 years after it was first introduced, Kentucky’s Spay or Neuter special license plate has a new look,…
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State officials confirm case of avian Influenza in backyard chickens in Jessamine County
Federal and state authorities report a confirmed case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a Jessamine County backyard poultry…
KDA now accepting registrations for 2026 Kentucky Fruit and Vegetable Conference
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture is now accepting registrations for the 2026 Kentucky Fruit and Vegetable Conference, where the state’s…
Highlands High School team takes second place in state’s ’25 Junior Chef Championship
The LaRue County High School Junior Chef team topped all competition to come out the winner in this year’s Farm…
Kentucky students encouraged to apply for 2026 Kentucky Ag Athletes of the Year
Kentucky student-athletes who are involved in agriculture are invited to apply for one of six scholarships and recognition as a…
KDA seeking applications for 2026 internship, legal fellowship program; how students can apply
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) is encouraging college students seeking a career in agriculture or government to apply for…
Kentucky Department of Agriculture announces 2026 poster, essay contest
Kentucky students are invited to enter the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s (KDA) annual Poster and Essay Contest, Commissioner of Agriculture…
Kentucky Proud to represent Kentucky agriculture at Great American Farmers Market in Washington, D.C.
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture on Wednesday announced Kentucky Proud, the state’s official agricultural marketing brand, is participating in the…
Opinion – Jonathan Shell: The 121st Kentucky State Fair offers chance to experience all things Kentucky
The 121st Kentucky State Fair is just around the corner and I want you to join me Aug. 14-24 and…
Country music singer Alex Miller named newest ambassador for KDA’s Kentucky Proud program
Lancaster native and country music singer and songwriter Alex Miller will soon be repping Kentucky grown and produced agricultural products…
Florence resident, Morehead State student Dylan Foster one of 12 serving as KDA summer interns
Twelve college students, including one from Northern Kentucky, are interning this summer at the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) assisting…
Kentucky Agricultural Development Board funds projects around state, including one in Campbell Co.
The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approved $4,386,001 for agricultural diversification and rural development projects across the Commonwealth at its monthly…
New Kentucky Department of Agriculture program aims to boost local farm to school partnerships
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Kentucky is launching a new program aimed at rewarding school districts that buy food…
KY Agriculture Department seeking artwork ideas for new spay and neuter specialty license plate
After more than 20 years, Kentucky’s Spay and Neuter specialty license plate is ready for a new look and the…
KDA to offer Retail Readiness Workshop to help KY agriculture producers develop marketing strategies
Kentucky Proud, the official marketing program of the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, is offering a one-day workshop for Kentucky producers…
Opinion – Jonathan Shell: Help secure Kentucky’s agriculture future with your ‘Ag Tag’ donation
Kentucky Ag Tag is on the road to $1 million and we need your help getting there. Last year, Kentucky…
Health, safety of KY farmers to be focus for KDA during 2025 National Farm Machinery Show Feb. 12-15
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) will be represented by the Raising Hope Safety, Health, and Rescue Program focusing on…
Officials announce Kentucky’s first statewide Agriculture Education Week set for March 17-21
Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman, Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell and Commissioner of Education Robbie Fletcher on Wednesday announced March 17-21…
Kentucky Department of Agriculture seeking nominees for 2025 Kentucky Leopold Conservation award
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture is inviting Kentuckians to nominate a farmer or forester for the 2025 Kentucky Leopold Conservation…
Opinion – Jonathan Shell: A look back at the state of Kentucky’s Agriculture in 2024
In Kentucky, agriculture is economic development. After being sworn in as Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner in January 2024, this was the…
Kentucky Department of Agriculture accepting applications for 2025 summer internship program
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture is encouraging Kentucky college students seeking a career in agriculture or government to apply for…
Gunpowder Creek Vineyards wins Best Red in 2024 Kentucky Commonwealth Wine Competition
Four Kentucky wineries combined to win the five Commissioner’s Cup in the 2024 Kentucky Commonwealth Wine Competition at the University…