Vol. 1 No. 8 • August 29, 2008
Celebrate Agritourism Month
at a fall festival or event near you
As September ushers in the cooler temperatures and colorful foliage of autumn, there are numerous fall festivals and other activities to enjoy all across Kentucky. . ... more
Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer
I enjoy being reunited with my farming friends at the state fair every year. I’m especially heartened by the young people at the fair. ... more
Salmonella Saintpaul update
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has lifted its advice to consumers to avoid eating jalapeño and Serrano peppers grown, harvested or packed in Mexico. ... more
Scenes from the 2008 Kentucky State Fair
The 104th Kentucky State Fair is in the history books. Relive all the fun and excitement with Kentucky Department of Agriculture photos and videos.
Watch video from the state fair here.
Check out these state fair photos.
Go to the Kentucky State Fair Web site.
Find results from state fair competitions here.
Thomas, left, and Tate Farmer with alligators from the "Kachunga and the Alligator" show at the Kentucky State Fair. (Ted Sloan photo) |
Threat has passed for soybean rust this year
The risk of damage and yield loss from soybean rust has subsided for crops in the state that are at or past the beginning seed stage, according to a University of Kentucky plant pathologist. ... more
Tobacco tried and still true
The Paschall family of Murray has diversified its farming operation since the end of the tobacco quota system, but tobacco has remained the yardstick by which their other crops are measured. ... more
USDA announces proposed rule for requirements of the disposition of downed cattle
The proposed rule would amend the federal meat inspection regulations to initiate a complete ban on the slaughter of cattle that become non-ambulatory after initial inspection by Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) inspection program personnel. ... more
New food distributor links farms to Louisville markets
If you enjoy production more than marketing and need an outlet for your products, there is a new local food distributor in Kentucky purchasing food products from local growers. ... more
Kentuckians sizzle at Angus shows
Kentuckians walked off with the top prizes at the State Fair of West Virginia ROV Angus Show. ... more
F as in Fat: How obesity policies are failing in America, 2008
Adult obesity rates increased in 37 states in the past year, according to the fifth annual F as in Fat: How Obesity Policies Are Failing in America, 2008 report from the Trust for America's Health (TFAH) and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF). ... more
See how Kentucky stacked up in "F as in Fat" here.
Read about the state of Kentucky's health here.
Coming up
2008 Kentucky livestock show and county fair calendars
2008 Woodland Owners Short Course
Kentucky Nursery and Landscape Association Summer Outing
Kentucky Forage and Grassland Council Field Day
Healthy Foods, Local Farms Conference
2008 prawn harvest dates and locations
Kentucky Small Ruminant Dairy Initiative Regional Meeting
Beef Bash '08
Robinson Station All-Commodity Field Day
Central Kentucky Horse Club meeting
Eastern Kentucky agritourism bus tour
2008 Kentucky-Tennessee Cow-Calf Conference
Bulk milk transport security system demonstration
Kentucky Goat Symposium
Win With Wood
Pesticide training schedule
Kentucky Farm Fact
Kentucky is fourth in the United States in number of farms at 83,000, behind only Texas, Missouri and Iowa.
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