KY Department of Agriculture’s Ag Tag program sets record with more than $930,000 in donations for 2024
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) has announced a record-breaking $931,201.81 was donated to its Ag Tag Program in 2024,…
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Opinion – Jonathan Shell: Join me in celebrating all things Kentucky at 120th State Fair Aug. 15-25
Get ready, Kentucky! It’s almost time for 11 days of food, fun, and fellowship at the Kentucky State Fair Aug….
KDA, state association celebrate Alpaca Fleece and Fiber Month; Burlington hosts events
Kentucky alpaca farmers and the alpaca industry add an enriching diversity to Kentucky’s agricultural economy. This month, the Kentucky Department…
KDA, Kentucky Hospital Association to partner for new ‘Food is Medicine’ healthy living campaign
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture is joining forces with the Kentucky Hospital Association (KHA) to develop a “Food is Medicine”…
KDA names new State Apiarist; role involves addressing honeybee diseases, public education
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture has announced Amanda Skidmore, of Oldham County, will join the department May 1 as the…
Kentucky Proud Community Supported Agriculture week supporting family farms set for March 4-8
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture on Tuesday announced Kentucky Proud’s Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Week will be held March 4-8….
Opinion – Jonathan Shell: Make an impact in Ky agriculture by donating to state’s ‘Ag Tag’ fund
Small things can make a lasting impact. It’s one of the things I learned early in life while riding around…
Kentucky Department of Agriculture accepting submissions for annual Poster and Essay Contest
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) is now accepting student submissions for its annual Poster and Essay Contest. The theme…
Registration open for fourth Kentucky Local Food Systems Summit set for March 23 in Lexington
Harvesting inspiration and innovation is the theme of this year’s Kentucky Local Food Systems Summit. The summit is again co-hosted…
A reminder: Student-athletes involved in agriculture can apply for KDA-KHSAA scholarship — by Jan. 31
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky student-athletes who are involved in agriculture are invited to apply for one of six…
Free one-hour course aids healthcare professionals in preventing farmer suicides
A free one-hour course, developed by Western Kentucky University, designed to aid healthcare professionals in acknowledging and lessening farmer suicides…
Ryan Quarles: With crisis looming, Kentucky is situated to be home to resolving supply chain issues
As Kentuckians gather around their tables for the Thanksgiving holiday, many will share thanks and gratitude for the ability to…
KDA accepting second round of specialty crop block grant concept proposals; proposals due June 18
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) is accepting new concept proposals for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program due to…
Kentucky Department of Agriculture to host virtual Community Supported Agriculture Fair Feb. 22-28
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s (KDA) Kentucky Proud brand is once again co-hosting the Virtual Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Fair…
Schools throughout Kentucky celebrating Farm to School Month, raising awareness of local foods
School districts throughout Kentucky will hold special events to celebrate Farm to School Month in October and raise awareness of…
Ryan Quarles: Farms to Food Banks reduces hunger in Kentucky and helps farmers too
When you and your family shop for local produce at your farmers’ market or grocery store this summer, what will…
Ryan Quarles: Farm to School month provides Kentucky plenty of reasons to celebrate
October is Farm To School month, and here in Kentucky we have plenty of reasons to celebrate. Our hard-working Kentucky…
Ryan Quarles: The Kentucky State Fair provides an opportunity for people to come together
As a people who brim with pride for our state, each year Kentuckians of all backgrounds have an opportunity to…
Commentary: Kentucky is a winner on trade; we need agreement that advances, not hurts, relationships
By Ryan Quarles and Dave Adkisson Over the last year, Kentucky’s business and agricultural communities have celebrated many policy victories….
Kentucky leads the way on industrial hemp research, has approved 225 applications from growers
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) has approved 225 applications from growers to cultivate up to 12,018 acres of industrial…
Ag Commissioner Quarles asks students to enter ‘Farm Gate to Dinner Plate’ poster, essay contest
Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles invites Kentucky students to show in words and pictures how food gets “From Farm Gate to…
Kentucky’s military veteran farmers encouraged to take part in first of its kind Census of Agriculture
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture is encouraging Kentucky military veterans who are farmers to respond to the 2017 Census of…
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