Vol. 2 No. 20 • November 3, 2009
Youth livestock exhibitors honored
Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer, center in back row, congratulates the top competitors in beef showmanship during the sixth annual Kentucky Proud Points luncheon Oct. 31 in Frankfort. Pictured are, from left: front row - Callie Mobley, Jessica Johnson, Austin Penick, Morgan Anderson and Tyler Hamilton; back row - Wes Korthaus (beef showmanship champion), Commissioner Farmer and Carter Mobley. Korthaus also was the overall beef champion. (Photo by Ted Sloan) |
“The Kentucky Department of Agriculture is pleased to fund programs like Kentucky Proud Points that involve our youth in a positive activity,” Commissioner Farmer said. ... more
Look for more pictures from the sixth annual Kentucky Proud Points luncheon at www.kyagr.com and on the Kentucky Department of Agriculture's page on Facebook.
Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer
As vice chair of the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board and chairman of the Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation, I have been pleased to play a role in helping to diversify Kentucky’s agricultural industry. ... more
A Kentucky Proud Profile:
Lynn's is a paradise of Kentucky Proud foods
Native Kentuckian Lynn Winter’s eclectic Louisville restaurant serves delicious, Southern-style food, with as much of it as possible grown and produced in Kentucky. But what sets Lynn’s apart from other eateries is its quirky décor, much of it created by local artists. ... more
Kentucky Department of Agriculture staff ready to work North American Livestock Expo
The world’s largest all-breed, purebred livestock exposition again will depend on Kentucky Department of Agriculture employees for a smooth 14-day run. ... more
Documentary celebrates history, resurgence of Kentucky's grape and wine industry
“Vintage Kentucky: The Vine to Wine Experience” tells the story of Kentucky’s wine industry from its status as a national leader in the 1800s, to its demise as a result of Prohibition, to its current re-emergence. ... more
A wine tasting at Talon Winery and Vineyards near Lexington is depicted in "Vintage Kentucky." |
Kentucky well-represented at National FFA Convention
Ariel Waldeck of the Central Hardin FFA was named a National Winner in the Agri-Entrepreneurship Contest. Emily Johnson of LaRue County was named the National Winner in the Floriculture Proficiency Contest. Twelve other Kentucky students were named national finalists in proficiency contests, meaning that they were in the top four in the nation.
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Kentucky wineries excel at Wines of the South competition
Kentucky wineries brought 37 medals, including two Best of Class awards, back to the Bluegrass State from the Wines of the South competition Oct. 17 in Knoxville, Tenn. ... more
KDA receiving nearly $238,000 in specialty crop grants from USDA
"This grant will help Kentucky Proud producers add, expand and market their specialty crops," Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer said. ... more
As harvest wraps up, curing concerns exist for burley, dark tobacco
Much of the early-cured burley and dark air-cured crops are showing signs of houseburn or barn rot. ... more
Second public meeting for proposed rule on interstate shipment of meat and poultry coming up
The teleconference is scheduled for Nov. 5 at 12:30 p.m. Eastern time. ... more
Click here to register for the teleconference and read the proposed rule.
UK's Craig Carter named Kentucky Veterinarian of the Year
The award recognizes a Kentucky veterinarian who has made outstanding contributions either outside or within the veterinary profession, or both, and is held in high esteem by his or her peers. ... more
Director named at UK Research and Education Center
Lloyd Murdock will devote approximately 50 percent of his time to this role and 50 percent to continuation of his work as a professor in the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences.
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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.
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
UK Equine Initiative Distinguished Industry Lecture Series
Kentucky Women in Agriculture Conference
AgriBusiness Association of Kentucky annual meeting
Healthy Foods, Local Farms Garden Party and Conference
North American International Livestock Exposition
Bluegrass Agritourism Association fall luncheon
Your Future With Horses: Kentucky Horse Council career fair
Kentucky Horse Council annual conference
Kentucky State Beekeepers Association fall conference
Extension Disaster Education Network Food Protection Conference
Kentucky Farm Bureau 90th annual meeting
Pesticide training schedule
Kentucky Farm Fact
The North American International Livestock Exposition brings more than 200,000 exhibitors and visitors to Kentucky every year. Click here to find out more.
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