Richie Farmer, Commissioner
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Vol. 1 No. 2 • May 30, 2008

 

Kaylee Compton of Vine Grove showed the Supreme Champion Female at the Northern Kentucky Preview Beef Show in March.

Kaylee Compton of Vine Grove showed the Supreme Champion Female at the Northern Kentucky Preview Beef Show in March.

 

Youths compete for cash, points at Kentucky Junior Livestock Expos

This summer’s three Kentucky Junior Livestock Expos are an exhibition of some of the finest livestock in the state. They’re also a collection of the some of the finest young people our Commonwealth has to offer. ... more

 

Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer   Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer

Let's show our neighbors why we're Kentucky Proud. ... more

 

Experimental building composts manure for dry fertilizer

The Daviess County project may change the way manure is utilized – and address a longstanding perception problem with large production units. ... more

 

Report finds climate change is already affecting U.S. agriculture

"The report ... provides practical information that will help land owners and resource managers make better decisions to address the risks of climate change," said Agriculture Chief Economist Joe Glauber. ... more

 

Sorghum makes a comeback

Bourbon Barrel Foods' new line of sorghums is a healthy, versatile natural sweetener. ... more

Read this article on Kentucky Proud sorghum in the October 2007 issue of Kentucky Agricultural News.

 

Eggs come first, but Shaw Farm has much more

Folks who don't know Viola Shaw by name call her "The Chicken Lady" or "The Egg Lady." ... more

 

Rain slows corn planting

As summer nears, the rain is expected to slow and allow farmers to finish their spring tasks. ... more

 

Bluegrass Lamb & Goat now USDA-inspected

"This will be a big help to Kentucky lamb and goat producers," Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer said. ... more

 

Coming up

GOAP regional administrator workshops

Dairy Night at Applebee's Park with the Lexington Legends

Kentucky Beef Festival

Great Kentucky Seafood Cook Off

Kentucky Farm Bureau teacher workshops

Kentucky State FFA Convention

UK College of Agriculture Field Day

2008 Woodland Owners Short Course

Central Kentucky WineFest

Mid American Ag & Hort Human Resources Conference

Kentucky Proud Art Fair

Lexington Farmers' Market Farm Tour

Pesticide training schedule

 

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