Vol. 2 No. 23 • December 15, 2009
Kentucky Proud livestock program
benefits producers and exhibitors
A new program will add value to Kentucky-bred livestock exhibited at Kentucky Department of Agriculture-sponsored livestock shows and the Kentucky State Fair. ... more
Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer
So-called “animal rights” activists have succeeded in getting laws and regulations passed in several states, most notably California, Florida and Michigan, governing how producers can house their livestock. This is wrong.
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Visit a Restaurant Rewards member for a festive holiday get-together
Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer suggests that Kentuckians looking for a location for a festive holiday dinner should consider dining at a Restaurant Rewards member establishment. ... more
Kentucky wine documentary for sale on DVD
“Vintage Kentucky: The Vine to Wine Experience” may be purchased at cost from the Kentucky Department of Agriculture. ... more
Board seeks applications for animal shelter funding
The Kentucky Animal Control Advisory Board is seeking applications from county governments for shares of $3 million in grant money to provide funding for animal shelter construction and improvements. ... more
Commissioner Farmer applauds producers for again exceeding $4 billion in cash receipts
Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer congratulated Kentucky farmers for surpassing $4 billion in cash receipts for the fourth year in a row and the fifth time in the past six years. ... more
2009 tax law changes
There have been some recent changes to tax law that could impact you and the amount of tax that you will owe for 2009.
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Changes to UK soil tests will increase accuracy
The University of Kentucky’s Soil Testing Laboratory will switch to testing samples in a high concentration of potassium chloride rather than the traditional soil and water mixture.
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Applications now available for Kentucky Proud products to be featured at the Kentucky Experience's Product Pavilion
Applications are now available for Kentucky Proud products to be considered for resale at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. ... more
Tolle named winner of Distinguished Service to Agriculture
William B. Tolle, a Mason County farmer instrumental in the development of major agricultural shows and events, was honored during Kentucky Farm Bureau’s 90th annual convention in Louisville. ... more
Click here to see more highlights from Kentucky Farm Bureau's 90th Annual Meeting.
Kentucky Legend extends Ham Hotline
Specialty Foods Group, manufacturer of Kentucky Legend Hams, today announced it will extend its popular Kentucky Legend Ham Hotline, 1-866-343-5058, through the end of the year. ... more
USDA awards more than $14 million for training and assistance to socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers
Kentucky State University in Frankfort was awarded $300,000. ... more
USDA launches toll-free help desk for small meat and poultry processors
The help desk will provide operators of small and very small meat, poultry and processed egg products establishments seeking help with agency requirements with direct access to knowledgeable staff specialists. ... more
Dairy producers co-op offers scholarships
The Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative will be offering five $1,000 scholarships for the 2010-2011 academic year. ... more
Click here for the latest information on H1N1 flu.
The Kentucky Department for Public Health's toll-free influenza hotline is 1-877-843-7727.
Click here for the latest information from the U.S. Department of Agriculture on animal infections of H1N1.
Join Ray Bowman, executive director of the Kentucky Sheep and Goat Development Office, for The Sheep and Goat Radio Hour every Thursday from noon-1 p.m. Eastern time on America's Web Radio.
Coming up
Kentucky agritourism events
Kentucky Farmers' Market Association annual meeting
Kentucky Fruit and Vegetable Conference and Trade Show
Kentucky Landscape Industries winter conference
Mid-States Horticultural Expo
Kentucky Small Ruminant Grazing Conference
Kentucky Cattlemen's Association annual meeting
Tri-State Innkeepers Conference
Tobacco Workers Conference
Tobacco Expo and Annual Meeting
2010 Kentucky Dairy Management Seminar
Kentucky Commodity Conference
Kentucky Pork Producers annual meeting
American Grassfed Association Conference: Grazing America
Pesticide training schedule
Kentucky Farm Fact
Thousands of Kentucky Proud items are available from participating retailers throughout the Commonwealth or directly from many Kentucky Proud producers and businesses. Find Kentucky Proud producers and products here and give the gift of Kentucky Proud this holiday season.
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