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Welcome to the Kentucky Department of Agriculture

Commissioner Comer will participate in
the grand opening of the Albany stockyards

Agriculture Commissioner James Comer will join other state and local dignitaries for the grand opening of the Blue Grass Stockyards of Albany on May 23. “This facility will provide a vital service to cattle producers in Clinton County and the entire region,” Commissioner Comer said. “It will connect area producers with big order buyers to the benefit of both. It also will create new jobs and bring farmers and their families in for sale days, which will give the community an economic boost.” ... more

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Comer encourages producers and organizations
to apply for specialty crop grant funding

Kentucky producers and organizations may apply to the Kentucky Department of Agriculture for funding from the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program.
“Kentucky’s climate and soil are well suited for production of specialty crops,” Agriculture Commissioner James Comer said. “These funds will help expand Kentucky’s specialty crop production and diversify our agriculture industry. I encourage all eligible individuals and organizations to apply.” ... more

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Commissioner Comer proclaims May Beef Month

David Maples, Mike Bach, Commissioner James Comer, and Chuck CrutcherAgriculture Commissioner James Comer proclaimed May as Beef Month in Kentucky in honor of one of the Commonwealth’s most significant agricultural industries. “As one of nearly 40,000 beef cattle producers in Kentucky, I understand the importance of the industry to the state’s economy,” Commissioner Comer said. ... more

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