USDA grants waiver to allow schools to serve students off-site meals; will address food insecurity
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) received notification from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that it has received approval…
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U.S. Dept. of Agriculture reopens sign-ups for Conservation Reserve Program in Kentucky
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has reopened sign-ups for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) to Kentucky landowners. The deadline to…
Blue Grass Quality Meats recalls pork and turkey products due to misbranding, undeclared allergens
Blue Grass Quality Meats in Erlanger is recalling approximately 121,083 pounds of pork bacon and ready-to-eat turkey products due to…
Hemp application period underway, deadline for growers is March 15; summit Dec. 4 in Louisville
The window to apply for the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s 2020 hemp licensing program is now open, Agriculture Commissioner Ryan…
U.S. Department of Agriculture rolls out proposed hemp regulations mandated by Farm Bill
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Tuesday issued its proposed regulations on hemp production as…
New data shows Kentucky has 93,000 young people who are considered obese, third highest in nation
In Kentucky, 93,600 young people ages 10 to 17 have obesity, according to new data included in the State of…
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…
NKY area ‘abnormally dry,’ some parts of state in ‘severe dought’ category, and there’s no end in sight
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) — Dry conditions in Kentucky have led to part of the state…
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Purdue tours Kentucky hemp processor and research farm
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue visited Kentucky for an up-close look at the Commonwealth’s hemp industry at the invitation of…
Newport Independent Schools providing free summer meals for kids, starting Monday
Newport Independent School District will serve free meals to children in the city from July 8 to Aug. 1 through…
Pew Trusts: Kentucky leading the way as Farmer’s hope for riches from legalized hemp, despite risks
By April Simpson Pew Charitable Trusts Michael Calebs begins feeling nostalgic standing in the airy barn on his rolling, 400-acre…
Midwest farm bankruptcies are most numerous in a decade; farm closures loom
The Rural Blog Low commodity prices, growing global competition, and trade disputes are nudging already-struggling Midwestern farmers to file for…
Kentucky Department of Education Summer Food Service Program seeks sponsors statewide
Kentucky Teacher staff Sponsors are being sought for the 2019 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). While sponsors are being accepted…
Climate Change: A look at the latest National Climate Assessment report — and a heads up
Staff report Thirteen federal agencies released findings this week in a 1,600-page report on climate change. The U.S. Global Change…
Quarles proclaims October Farm to School Month to promote local foods for Kentucky students
Serving local foods in Kentucky schools benefits the entire community, Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles said in proclaiming October as Farm…
Net U.S. farm income expected to drop again for the sixth straight year — this time, by 13 percent
Net U.S. farm income is expected to drop 13 percent this year, marking the sixth straight year of decline. U.S….
Farm fertilizer runoff creating a worsening of algae bloom problem in U.S., global waters
“Harmful algae blooms have become a top water polluter, fueled by fertilizers washing into lakes, streams and oceans. Federal and state programs…
Creation Gardens Inc. in Louisville recalls beef products due to possible e. Coli contamination
Creation Gardens, Inc., a Louisville establishment, is recalling approximately 22,832 pounds of raw ground beef and beef primal cut products…
With encouragement from the feds, Kentucky schools focused more on healthy foods, less junk
Sugary drinks, fatty snacks and chocolate candy are becoming harder to buy in Kentucky schools, which are paying more attention…
Batter up! Sign up your cooking team by March 15 for 5th Junior Chef ‘farm to school’ competition
Opening Day is almost here. That’s right – the fifth season of Farm to School Junior Chef competition will open…
U.S. Ag. Secretary Vilsack, ‘suits up, shows up, tries to get work done’: ‘Expect more of our government’
By Tim Marema The Daily Yonder In making the rounds to promote the open enrollment period of healthcare exchanges, the…
HealthPoint Family Care in Covington to begin providing one-stop WIC services today
Starting today, Northern Kentucky families can get primary medical care and services from the WIC (Women, Infants and Children) nutrition…