Opinion – Jonathan Shell: As we prepare to celebrate the holiday season, remember to support KY farmers
As the holidays approach, Kentuckians across the Commonwealth prepare to celebrate with family, food, and festive gatherings. It’s a time…
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KY Department of Agriculture accepting entries from students K-12 for 2025 poster, essay contest
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture Department is inviting Kentucky students to submit work for its annual Poster and Essay Contest….
KDA accepting applications for 2025 Kentucky Ag Athlete of the Year; students can apply online
Kentucky student-athletes who are involved in agriculture are invited to apply for one of six scholarships and recognition as a…
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,…
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….
U.S. Census of Agriculture shows growth for KY Ag products; almost half of acreage involved in farming
With 69,425 farms dotting Kentucky’s landscape and more than 12.4 million of the state’s 25 million acres dedicated to some…
Kentucky Derby shines spotlight on Commonwealth’s proud equine and agriculture traditions
On the first Saturday in May, all eyes around the world will be on Kentucky for the 150th running of…
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…
KY Department of Agriculture accepting applications for 2024 Kentucky Proud Farm to Fork Dinners
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture is inviting Kentucky Proud members to apply to participate in the Kentucky Proud Farm to…
KDA working group releases plan to address Kentucky’s shortage of large animal veterinarians
A working group, made up of agriculture industry stakeholders, has presented its plan to ease Kentucky’s large-animal veterinarian shortage. “I’m…
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…
Kentucky ag commissioner grants reprieve to Elmwood Stock Farm turkey on eve of Thanksgiving
Turkeys are normally the centerpiece of Thanksgiving dinners, but this year one turkey at Elmwood Stock Farm received a reprieve….
Quarles participates in USDA trade mission to Kenya in effort to open opportunities for Kentucky and U.S.
A recent trip to Kenya could open up more agricultural trade opportunities for Kentucky and the United States, according to…
NKY ag products grower-buyer event Nov. 9 in Burlington to bring producers, buyers together
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) will partner with the Kentucky Center for Ag and Rural Development (KCARD), the University…
Applications now open for Kentucky Department of Agriculture, KHSAA 2024 Ag Athlete of the Year
Kentucky student-athletes who are involved in agriculture are invited to apply for one of six scholarships and recognition as a…
U.S. Agriculture Department awards KDA $667,000 for Farm to School project with high school FFA chapters
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) has been awarded $667,700 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food and Nutrition…
Kentuckians encouraged to celebrate state’s farm families during Farmers’ Markets Week Aug. 6-12
Kentucky farm families are being celebrated next week as Commissioner of Agriculture Dr. Ryan Quarles invites Kentuckians to enjoy Kentucky…
Kentucky celebrates alpaca farmers during Alpaca Fleece and Fiber Month during month of July
Kentucky alpaca farmers and the alpaca industry add an enriching diversity to Kentucky’s agricultural economy. This month, the Kentucky Department…