Vol. 3 No. 3 • February 15, 2010
A Kentucky Proud morning
Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer treated state legislators to a Kentucky Proud breakfast Feb. 10 in the Capitol Annex cafeteria. Above: Commissioner Farmer shares a laugh with Senate President David Williams of Burkesville. Below: Commissioner Farmer chats with Senators Joey Pendleton of Hopkinsville, left, and Robin Webb of Grayson, right. The Kentucky Proud Breakfast is held every year to showcase the quality of Kentucky Proud products. (Photos by Chris Aldridge) |
Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer
I’m excited about the debut of a new program by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture that will add value to Kentucky-bred show animals. ... more
Commissioner Farmer mourns the loss of businessman, Kentucky native Ralph Anderson
“Mr. Anderson was an entrepreneur on a global scale, but he never forgot his Mercer County roots,” Commissioner Farmer said. ... more
Poster contest deadline extended
“Extending the deadline will give more children the opportunity to participate in this year’s contest,” Commissioner Farmer said. ... more
Burley co-op accepting applications for 2010 scholarships
Applications must be submitted to the co-op by April 1. ... more
Food code changes take effect in May
The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) continues to work with the state’s food industry to bring proprietors up-to-date on newly adopted food safety regulations. ... more
Kentucky-based national chain wins National Foodservice Beef Backer Award
Texas Roadhouse of Louisville was this year's winner in the "Chain Restaurant" category. ... more
Kentuckian elected to Beef Board leadership post
Al Pedigo of Scottsville was one of 20 people named to the Beef Promotion Operating Committee. ... more
Three Kentucky wineries honored at Florida State Fair Competition
Stonebrook, Purple Toad and Acres of Land brought medals back to the Bluegrass State. ... more
Producer-developed livestock investigation training offered
The three-day intensive hands-on training prepares animal control and peace officers for the investigation and case management of livestock situations.
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Kentucky cattle inventory unchanged from last year
The Kentucky cattle and calf inventory for January 1, 2010 was estimated at 2.30 million
head. ... more
Kentucky sheep inventories decrease, goat inventories mixed
All meat and other goats in Kentucky on January 1, 2010, were estimated at 79,000 head, and the total number of sheep in Kentucky was estimated at 37,000 head. ... more
Three Kentucky veterinarians selected as winners in veterinary incentive program
Dr. Patricia Davis of Cynthiana, Dr. Angela Olt of Greensburg and Dr. Ryan Wonderlich of Shelbyville are the first to be enrolled in Kentucky’s Large/Food Animal Veterinary Incentive Program. ... more
Ag Credit announces promotion, election
James L. May of Waynesville was re-elected to the board of AgFirst Farm Credit, and Donna Mudd of Washington County was promoted to controller of the Central Kentucky Agricultural Credit Association. ... 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
Pasteurization Short Course
Kentucky Agricultural Development Board regional workshops
Pasture-based Beef Finishing Workshop
Small Fruit Short Course
Southeast Beekeeping School
Kentucky Alfalfa Conference
Northeast Kentucky Beekeeping School
Agritourism Update
2010 IPM Training School
Kentucky Dairy Partners annual meeting
Kentucky Farm Bureau Beef Expo
Home-based microprocessor workshops
Kentucky Crafted: The Market
Evening with Joel Salatin and 2nd Annual Louisville Food Summit
Kentucky Cheesemaking School
UK sheep shearing school
Pesticide training schedule
Kentucky Farm Fact
The Kentucky Farm Bureau Beef Expo is March 5-7 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. The 2009 Beef Expo generated more than $750,000 in gross sales of top-quality seedstock. Click here to find out more about this year's Beef Expo.
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