Vol. 2 No. 14 • July 30, 2009
Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer, right, addresses guests at a Kentucky Proud dinner July 23 at the Governor's Mansion. To see more photos from the dinner, go to the Kentucky Department of Agriculture's page on Facebook. (Photo by Ted Sloan) |
Commissioner Farmer issues 'eat local' challenge
“When you buy local, you’re buying fresh, wholesome food for your family,” Commissioner Farmer said. ... more
Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer
Buying Kentucky Proud is a winner all the way around. ... more
A Kentucky Proud profile:
Program rewards restaurants for serving Kentucky Proud foods
The Restaurant Rewards program gives restaurants an incentive to buy and serve Kentucky Proud foods and makes customers aware of the local products on the menu. ... more
A Kentucky Proud profile:
Kentucky gentleman Mobley makes cigars with a unique twist
The bourbon-barrel-cured cigars produced by Kentucky Gentlemen Cigar Co. of Lawrenceburg were the first non-food items to bear the Kentucky Proud label. ... more
Two Spencer County FFA members among American Star finalists
Andrew Baird and Stephanie Mitchell are among 16 finalists from throughout the nation. ... 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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Joe Spalding named president of AWMA Inc.
Joe Spalding of Marion County was elected President of Agriculture Workforce Management Association, Inc. (AWMA) at the July Board of Director's Meeting. ... more
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
UofL's Equine Industry Program tours England's horse racing industry
Under the supervision of instructor Terri Burch, members of the University of Louisville's equine industry program traveled to England in June to study the increasing global scope of the equine industry and the cultural, economic, political and social forces influencing its growth. Click here to see pictures from the trip.
Race for Education offers scholarship for winning T-shirt design
The Race for Education is seeking entries for a contest to design the T-shirt for its annual 5K/10K run Oct. 10. ... more
Coming up
Kentucky agritourism events
Progressive Agriculture Safety Days
Summer Viticulture Field Day
All American Angus Breeders Futurity
Livestock neglect investigation training
Kentucky State Fair Quarter Horse Show
Kentucky State Fair Morgan Horse Show
Kentucky State Fair
Kentucky Nursery and Landscape Association's 10th Annual Summer Outing
2009 Woodland Owners Short Course
Pesticide training schedule
Kentucky Farm Fact
Farmers' Market Week continues through Aug. 1. Click here to find a farmers' market near you.
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