Kentucky Department of Agriculture Archives

Highlands High School team takes second place in state’s ’25 Junior Chef Championship

November 27, 2025November 26, 20250

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

November 22, 2025November 21, 20250

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

November 13, 2025November 13, 20250

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

November 5, 2025November 4, 20250

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.

July 24, 2025July 23, 20250

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

July 19, 2025July 17, 20250

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

July 10, 2025July 10, 20250

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

July 4, 2025July 3, 20250

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.

May 29, 2025May 28, 20250

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

March 1, 2025February 27, 20250

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

February 25, 2025February 24, 20250

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

February 18, 2025February 17, 20250

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

February 12, 2025February 11, 20250

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

February 11, 2025February 11, 20250

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

February 6, 2025February 5, 20250

Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman, Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell and Commissioner of Education Robbie Fletcher on Wednesday announced March 17-21…