USDA, KDE seeking sponsors for Summer Food Program so children continue to receive meals
Many Kentucky families depend on free or reduced-price meals during the school year. When school is out for the summer,…
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Sponsors sought for KDE/USDA’s summer meal program to ensure kids get healthy meals
Many Kentucky families depend on free or reduced-price meals during the school year. When school is out for the summer,…
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Kentucky sign agreement for local food purchase program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Wednesday announced it has signed a cooperative agreement allowing the Kentucky Department of…
Hilda Legg: Why should Kentucky embrace solar power? To improve the future for generations
Agriculture and energy have historically shared a symbiotic relationship, especially since the Rural Electrification Administration (REA) was created 85 years…
Agriculture secretary Tom Vilsack says U.S. taking steps to boost federal nutrition assistance programs
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The Department of Agriculture is making sure children have enough to eat this summer,…
Green Umbrella celebrates National Farm to School month, includes Campbell County schools
October is National Farm to School Month, an annual campaign that celebrates the connections happening across the country between kids,…
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…
Commentary: Farm family speaks out against proposed SNAP rule; public comment ends Sept. 23
By Rae Strobel and Adam Barr Barr Farms As farmers who raise high quality fresh, organic vegetables, we want anyone…
CHFS announces new option for Kentucky, Tennessee patients seeking treatment for Hepatitis C
A new Hepatitis C treatment service will provide an immediate impact for people living in southeast Kentucky and northeast Tennessee….
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…
Ag Commissioner Quarles wants farmers to be treated fairly, farmers want trade over aid
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles says the new tariffs announced by President Donald Trump are about…
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…
Newport Independent Schools provides fresh fruit through grant program, also supplies snacks
Students in the Newport Independent Schools will be receiving fresh fruits, vegetables, and snacks through two federal programs the district…
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…
Commissioner Quarles’ appeal to USDA contributes to purchase of up to 13 million gallons of milk
Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles applauded the announcement that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will purchase 11-13 million gallons of…
USDA halts program to reduce salt in school lunches; experts says sale levels ‘dangerously high’
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service has announced that it’s halting an Obama-era plan to gradually reduce…
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…
Cincinnati’s Wornick Company recalls 61,000 pounds of Sam’s Choice beef ravioli, may contain milk
NKyTribune staff The Wornick Company, located on Kenwood Road in Cincinnati, is recalling approximately 61,538 pounds of beef ravioli products…
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…
Kentucky by Heart: For many kids across the state, Summer Food Service Program is literally a lifesaver
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Valerie Knight is a big supporter of a government program that she believes is well…
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