Vol. 2 No. 15 • August 14, 2009
KDA will make donations to Kentucky 4-H and FFA
Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer will present commemorative checks for $47,500 each to Kentucky FFA and Kentucky 4-H during the Kentucky State Fair. ... more
Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer
If you’re looking for good food at a good price during the Kentucky State Fair Aug. 20-30, come to the Kentucky Proud Commodity Tent. ... more
Program offers marketing funds for small Kentucky food businesses
MAP Branded provides reimbursement for half the cost of many promotional activities in markets around the globe. ... more
A Kentucky Proud profile:
Kentucky Proud helps central Kentucky company launch retail line
When Bluegrass Dairy joined Kentucky Proud, it saw the possibility to start a retail line of cheeses bearing the Kentucky Proud logo. ... more
A Kentucky Proud profile:
Extension helps vegetable growers branch out into hydroponics
Agents from the Marshall County office of the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service have worked with Matt and Jerry Wyatt in developing quality, hydroponically-grown fruits and vegetables since they started in 2003.
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Kentucky Proud pioneers enter grocers' Hall of Fame
Click here to read about Bill Remke's induction into the Kentucky Grocers Association/Kentucky Association of Convenience Stores Hall of Fame in July.
Click here to read about Bob Slone's upcoming induction at the 68th annual KGA/KACS Celebration and Annual Meeting in October.
Trade office provides valuable services to Kentucky businesses in Mexico
“Our trade office in Guadalajara is an excellent investment that brings business and jobs to Kentucky,” Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer said. ... more
Gov. Beshear urges USDA to support additional relief for dairy farmers
Gov. Beshear and Commissioner Farmer also announced the addition of three ex officio positions to the Kentucky Milk Commission. ... more
UK's MacLeod awarded two grants totaling $1.1 million for equine health research
James MacLeod was awarded grants from the National Science Foundation and the Morris Animal Foundation. ... more
State park firewood limits revised due to emerald ash borer
In-state firewood may not be moved outside counties quarantined by the Kentucky state entomologist.
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UK Livestock Disease Diagnostic Center attains national accreditation
The center's director and epidemiology professor, Craig Carter, said the accreditation will allow the center to better serve the people of Kentucky and beyond.
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Pre-planting decisions critical in getting good stand establishment, managing fusarium head blight in wheat
UK Regulatory Services offers seed testing services. Growers can send samples directly to UK or submit them through their county extension agricultural and natural resources agent. ... more
Doug Langley named 2009 Kentucky Farmer of the Year
Langley, of Shelbyville, now joins nine other state winners from the Southeast as finalists
for Swisher Sweets/Sunbelt Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year award. ... more
Kentuckian to serve on board for new American Goat Federation
Shawn Harper of Benton was elected to the interim board of directors of the new group, which was created to build and define the U.S. goat industry on a unified front to work on issues facing the entire industry. ... more
Kentucky Agricultural Leadership Program seeks nominations for new class members
The 18-month program focuses on fine-tuning the leadership skills of 20 active farmers or agribusiness professionals.
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Deadline for nonprofit award nominations is Aug. 17
The University of Kentucky Nonprofit Leadership Initiative currently is accepting nominations for two awards recognizing innovation and leadership in the nonprofit sector. ... more
Coming up
Kentucky agritourism events
Progressive Agriculture Safety Days
Kentucky State Fair Morgan Horse Show
Kentucky State Fair
Kentucky Nursery and Landscape Association's 10th Annual Summer Outing
Tri-State Goat Producers Association USBGA Show
Third Annual Kentucky Farm Women Field Day
PLANET Certified Landscape Technician - Exterior exam
2009 Woodland Owners Short Course
Pesticide training schedule
Kentucky Farm Fact
The first Kentucky State Fair took place in 1902 at Churchill Downs in Louisville. The 105th Kentucky State Fair will be Aug. 20-30 at the Kentucky Exposition Center. To find out more, click here.
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