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2006

(12/21/06) Kentucky Farmers' Market Association to Meet on Eve of Fruit and Vegetable Conference
(12/20/06) KDA Marketing Experts Will Help Growers at Fruit and Vegetable Conference
(12/11/06) Spay/neuter Vouchers Again Available for Low-Income Pet Owners
(12/6/06) KDA Awards $1,000 Grant for Beekeeping Schools
(12/5/06) Youth Livestock Exhibitors Recognized at Luncheon
(12/4/06) Commissioner Farmer Salutes Forecast of Record Farm Receipts in 2007
(11/22/06) Central Kentucky Farm Destinations Offer Unique Gifts and Special Holiday Events
(11/20/06) FSA County Committee Election Deadline is Dec. 4
(11/15/06) A Letter to the Editor from Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer
(11/9/06) Training Offered for Bed and Breakfast Operators, Aspiring Innkeepers
(11/6/06) Program Exceeds 1 Million Pounds of Recyclables
(11/1/06) Jefferson Student To Be Honored at Luncheon
(10/19/06) Number of Kentucky Farmers' Markets Grows 10 Percent
(10/17/06) Top Livestock Return to Louisville for North American
(10/12/06) Get A 'Taste of Kentucky' and Buy Holiday Gifts at Reception During Women in Ag Conference
(10/9/06) Women in Ag Conference Offers Food, Advice and More
(10/4/06) Conference Offers Information for Small Farmers
(10/3/06) New Ale-8-One Salsa Will Launch at Mount Sterling Court Day Festival
(10/2/06) Kentucky Proud Teams Up With Grocers at Convention
(9/21/06) Commissioner Farmer Joins National Group's Call for Congress To Do More for Biofuel Industry
(9/19/06) Kentucky's Growing Goat Industry Honored in October
(9/18/06) Fall Farm Fun Continues in Kentucky
(9/7/06) Poultry Flying High in Kentucky
(9/5/06) September is Prawn Season in Kentucky, Featuring Festivals and Pond-Side Sales
(09/01/06) Farm festivals launch during Agritourism Month.
(8/29/06) Shelby Farmer Plans 'Bull Run' to the Gulf Coast
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(8/24/06) Grand champion country ham sells for $500,000
(8/21/06) Excitement mounts in State Fair's second week
(8/19/06) Estes, Robey Farms Take Top Dairy Awards
(8/18/06) Commissioner Farmer Gives Grants to 4-H, FFA
(8/16/06) Future Ham Producers Compete for 4-H Title
(8/15/06) Spin the Kentucky Proud Prize Wheel, the State Fair's Version of 'Wheel of Fortune'
(8/14/06) Colombia Buyers Coming to Frankfort to Meet With Ag Exporters
(8/14/06) Workshops Offer Tips on Starting a B&B
(8/10/06) UK: Low Soybean Rust Risk Doesn't Warrant Fungicide Use
(8/8/06) Frankfort Produce Farm Will Host Dinner of Kentucky Proud Foods Cooked French Style
(8/7/06) State Fair Exhibits Show Agriculture in Kentucky's Future
(7/31/06) Louisville Chef Will Represent Kentucky in Great American Seafood Cook Off
(7/26/06) New Miss Kentucky Assumes Spokesperson's Role for KDA's 'No Ifs, Ands or Butts' Campaign
(7/24/06) Agriculture Department Official Will Help Farmers Sell Food Products to State Resort Parks
(7/24/06) Commissioner Farmer Encourages Kentuckians to Celebrate Commonwealth's Farmers' Markets
(7/19/06) Kentucky Agriculture Department, KSU Get Grant to Explore Market for Smoked Fish Products
(7/18/06) Family Fun is as Close as the Nearest Pay Lake
(7/11/06) Farmers' Market Contest Looks for Displays That Sell
(7/10/06) 'Agriculture Adventures: Kentucky' Returns to Commonwealth's Schools
(7/3/06) Seminar Offers Tips on Enriching Children's Farm Visits
(6/27/06) Commissioner Farmer Offers Tips to Reduce Fuel Costs on the Farm
(6/26/06) Farmers' Markets Host Kentucky Proud Cooking Demonstrations
(6/26/06) Aspiring Innkeepers Can Learn About the B&B Business
(6/12/06) 2006 Agribusiness/Governor's Scholars Award Recipients Honored
(6/12/06) FSA Takes Nominations for County Committees
(6/9/06) Unlicensed Austrailian insurer offering amusement ride insurance in Kentucky.
(6/8/06) Commissioner Farmer Presents $47,500 Check to Kentucky FFA Foundation
(6/7/06) Commissioner, KDA Staff Witness Rocket Relaunch
(6/6/06) Kentucky Junior Livestock Expos Get Under Way June 12
(6/5/06) Six Earn Kentucky Certified Nurseryman Status
(6/2/06) Commissioner Farmer Elected Vice President of Regional Agriculture Association
(6/1/06) Statement from Commissioner Farmer
(5/31/06) Scrapie Tag Deadline is Near
(5/30/06) Regional Agritourism Organizations Invited to Apply for Marketing Grants
(5/24/06) June Dairy Month Events Honor Kentucky Producers
(5/23/06) New Lab Will Aid KDA's Fuel Testing
(5/22/06) UK's Sheeprofit Day Will Help Producers Make the Most of Sheep Industry's Growth
(5/15/06) Festival Celebrates Kentucky's Beef Industry
(5/8/06) Hampton Meats Joins Kentucky Proud Network
(5/8/06) Kentucky Proud Business Serves Lake Fishermen
(5/8/06) PACE Board Hopes Others Will Follow Berry's Lead, Donate Agricultural Conservation Easements
(5/4/06) Remke Sells Kentucky Proud Pork Products
(5/4/06) Native Plants are Suited to Kentucky's Environment
(5/3/06) Derby Guests Invited to 'Eat Kentucky'
(5/2/06) Kentucky Official to Speak at Organic Summit
(5/1/06) New Mobile Command Center Enables KDA to Respond Quickly to the Scene of an Emergency
(4/26/06) Commissioner Farmer Pleased With Fuel Lab Funding, Disappointed Animal Shelter Bonds Were Vetoed
(4/25/06) Commissioner Farmer Applauds Governor Fletcher, Legislature for Passing Kentucky Farm Products Bill
(4/17/06) Beekeeping Meetings Coming to Kentucky
(4/10/06) Commissioner Farmer Shares Suggestions for Easter Egg Safety
(4/4/06) Lexington Legends and Kentucky Proud Team Up for a Season of Winning Baseball and Great Food
(4/3/06) KDA Co-hosts Exporter Training Sessions
(3/24/06) Commissioner Farmer Praises Allocation of $2.8 Million to State for Natural Disaster Relief
(3/23/06) Louisville Chefs Will Serve a Kentucky Proud Dinner at the World-Famous James Beard House in New York City
(3/22/06) Commissioner Farmer Honors Winners of Poster and Essay Contest
(3/16/06) Top Dairy Cattle from U.S. and Canada on Display at Kentucky Nationals and Kow-A-Rama
(3/15/06) Celebrate Agriculture Week: Letter to the Editor from Commissioner Richie Farmer
(3/13/06) Applications Sought for Dairy Producers Award
(3/8/06) Cattle Earn Top Dollar at Kentucky Beef Expo as Four Breed Sales Exceed $100,000
(3/6/06) Kentucky Department of Agriculture Co-Sponsors the 2006 National City/KHSAA Sweet Sixteen
(3/2/06) Commissioner Farmer Praises House Panel on Bill That Requires State to Buy Kentucky Farm Products
(2/28/06) Commissioner Farmer Calls on Congress to Restore Funding to Program for Low-Income Citizens
(2/27/06) Top Breeding Stock Will Converge on Louisville for 20th Kentucky Beef Expo March 3-5
(2/24/06) Kentucky Producers Offer Kentucky Proud Seafood for Lent
(2/15/06) Kentucky Parks Pledge to Buy Kentucky Proud
(2/13/06) New Dairy Group Will Consider Strategic Plan to Move Industry Forward at Annual Meeting
(2/10/06) KDA's Farm and Home Safety Program Seeks Funding for ATV Safety Course
(2/8/06) Commissioner Farmer's Legislative Agenda Would Improve Public Service, Quality of Life
(2/6/06) Farmers' Market Summits Set Statewide
(2/6/06) KDA Offers Summits to Boost Agritourism Business
(2/3/06) Pork Producers Honor KDA's Beeler, Boone
(2/3/06) Commissioner Farmer Applauds Committee Passage of Egg Emergency Recall Bill
(2/2/06) State Agriculture Department Authorized to Certify Kentucky Organic Producers
(1/30/06) KDA Fish Expert to Participate in Organic Certification Talks
(1/26/06) Sheep and Goat Tagging Protects Investment, Enables Producers to Improve Herd Quality
(1/25/06) Kentuckians Featured at Farm Marketing Conference
(1/24/06) Beekeeping Schools Offer Valuable Lessons for New or Experienced Apiarists
(1/9/06) Milk Quality Meetings On Tap
(1/6/06) Spay-Neuter Vouchers No Longer Being Issued
(1/4/06) National Beekeeping Convention in Louisville
(1/3/06) Students' Assignment: Imagine the Future of Agriculture
2005
(12/20/05) 'It Is Appreciated': Kentucky Farm Supplies Helped Hurricane Victims
(12/9/05) KDA Supports Emerging Biodiesel Industry While Protecting Kentucky Consumers
(12/8/05) Remke Markets Launches Kentucky Proud Campaign in Events at its Seven Kentucky Stores Dec. 17
(12/6/05) Commissioner Farmer: Buy Kentucky Proud for the Holidays
(12/5/05) Ag Development Board Offers Funds for Farmers' Markets, Agritourism
(11/30/05) Berry Family Preserves Farmland With Conservation Easement Donation to PACE Program
(11/23/05) Kentucky Proud Points Luncheon Honors Young Livestock Exhibitors
(11/21/05) KDA Checks Price Scanners to Protect Consumers from Overcharges
(11/16/05) KDA Honors Young Exhibitors, Livestock, Breeders
(11/15/05) Rinse and Return Program Nears 1 Million Pounds as Nation Celebrates America Recycles Day
(11/15/05) Commissioner Farmer Mourns the Loss of Wayne Shumate
(11/15/05) Commissioner Farmer Praises Agreement to Sell john conti Coffee in State Parks
(11/14/05) Commissioner Farmer Pleased Transportation Cabinet is Increasing Its Use of Biodiesel Fuel
(11/3/05) Beef Producers Can Apply for Promotion Grants
(11/1/05) North American Attracts World's Top Livestock
(10/31/05)State Vet urges vigilance for avian influenza. (English)
(10/31/05) Los poseedores de aves de corral deben estar especialmente atentos en lo que concierne a la influenza aviaria, aconseja el Veterinario del Estado (Espanol)
(10/28/05) Commissioner Farmer Hails Disaster Designation
(10/28/05) Commissioner Farmer honored at FFA Convention.
(10/27/05) Premises Registration Online is Quick and Easy
(10/26/05) CSA Farms: KDA Wants to Help You Succeed
(10/25/05) E85 Sales in Hopkinsville Are 'Three Times Better Than Expected'
(10/24/05) KDA Working to Prevent Avian Influenza
(10/21/05) Parks Department Now Can Buy Kentucky Proud Meat
(10/20/05) Commissioner Farmer Praises Latest Phase II Ruling
(10/19/05) Possible Telemarketing Pesticide Scam Reported
(10/19/05) Commissioner Farmer Praises Decision Not to Close Some of Kentucky's FSA Offices
(10/13/05) Kentucky Livestock Feed Bound for Louisiana
(10/11/05) Agritourism Workshop Opens Kentucky Women in Agriculture Conference
(10/10/05) National School Lunch Week is Oct. 10-14
(10/7/05) KDA Continues Collecting Donations for Hurricane-Ravaged Farmers
(10/5/05) Ruling aids Agriculture Diversification in Kentucky
(10/5/05) Kentucky Department of Agriculture Collects Feed for Farmers Affected by Hurricanes
(9/30/05) Kentucky Farm Groups Give for Farmers Struck by Hurricanes
(9/27/05) Agritourism Program Launches with Open House
(9/23/05) Check Agritourism Sites for Fantastic Fall Fun
(9/21/05) KDA Spearheads Relief Effort for Farmers Hit by Katrina
(9/19/05) E.W. James Goes Kentucky Proud in Sept. 22 Events
(9/16/05) Organic Workshops Offered in Lexington, Fairview
(9/12/05) Farm Cash Receipts Exceeded $4.1 Billion in 2004
(9/7/05) Animals Rescued from Katrina will be Accepted While Kentucky Animals are Protected
(9/7/05) Hay Sales Directory Lists Kentucky Hay for Sale
(9/4/05) Businesses must clearly display fuel prices
(9/2/05) Kentucky Prawn Harvest Starts This Weekend
(9/1/05) 'Half-Pricing' of Gas is Against the Law
(9/1/05) Gone Fishin!!
(8/31/05) Restaurant Rewards helps farmers, restauranteurs.
(8/31/05) Holly Hill Inn: "Our customers deserve the best local food."
(8/31/05) Show You're Kentucky Proud With New KDA License Plate
(8/28/05) State Fair Photos here and here.
(8/25/05) Grand champion country ham sells for $340,000.
(8/22/05) Taste What 'Kentucky Proud' Means at State Fair Cookout Tent
(8/19/05) Carter County family repeats as top dairy producer.
(8/19/05) Commissioner Farmer Applauds North Carolina Ruling
(8/19/05) KDA Presents Checks to 4-H, FFA
(8/19/05) Commissioner Farmer Supports Call for Drought Aid
(8/17/05) Livestock Producers Can Register Their Premises at KDA Station During the Kentucky State Fair
(8/16/05) KDA Will Present Farm Safety Displays at Fair
(8/16/05) Miss Kentucky to Appear at State Fair
(8/9/05) 'U.S. Origin' Label Tells Consumers Seafood Meets the World's Highest Standards
(8/8/05) State Fair Displays Showcase KDA Services
(8/1/05) Commissioner Farmer Asks Kentuckians to Celebrate Farmers' Market Week
(8/1/05) Commissioner Farmer honored at Slugger Field.
(07/27/05) KDA Expands Vesicular Stomatitis Embargo
(7/26/05) KDA Holding Cooking Demonstrations at Six Farmers' Markets Across the State
(7/25/05) KDA Helps Seniors Buy Kentucky Proud Produce
(7/15/05) KDA warns amusement businesses to beware of bogus insurance.
(7/15/05) Help Your Neighbors By Trying Kentucky Proud Produce
(7/15/05) Experience the Local Culture by Trying Kentucky Proud Produce
(7/14/05) Department Awarded USDA Marketing Grants
(7/14/05) KDA program takes kids on an agriculture adventure.
(7/8/05) Experts say hold off soybean rust spraying for now.
(7/7/05) Update on suspected strangles disease at Ellis Park
(7/1/05) Tobacco Growers Urged to Act Against Blue Mold
(6/29/05) Broadbent Pepper Bacon Finalist in Major Award Competition
(6/27/05) Soybean Rust Not in Kentucky; Officials Urge Vigilance
(6/24/05) Outgoing Miss Kentucky joins KDA staff.
(6/20/05) Junior Livestock Expo East is Most Popular Ever
(6/16/05) Buffalo Crossing is a Taste of the West in Kentucky
(6/15/05) Projects Will Make It Easier for Kentuckians to Spay and Neuter Their Pets
(6/13/05) DH Resorts is Horses and More
(6/10/05) Commissioner Farmer Elected Secretary of Regional Agriculture Organization
(6/7/05) KDA marks National Hunger Awareness Day.
(5/31/05) Commissioner Farmer Applauds Kentucky Dairy Producers
(5/27/05) Third Generation of Corleys Making a Living on Christian Way Farm
(5/25/05) Trade Group Offers Marketing Funds for Kentucky Food, Agriculture Businesses
(5/24/05) Commissioner Farmer Traveling to Mexico to Promote Kentucky Horses
(5/23/05) Gas Pump Inspectors Strive to Make Sure Consumers Get What They Pay For
(5/18/05) KDA Assisting Churchill on Suspected Virus
(5/11/05) There's More To Agritourism Than You Might Think
(5/5/05) Governor Proclaims May 'Spring Lamb Month'
(5/5/05) Warren County business hosts Kentucky Proud Festival, has best day in its history.
(5/4/05) New Dairy Council Seeks Executive Director
(5/3/05) Kentucky Vesicular Stomatitis Ban Extended to Phoenix Area
(5/3/05) Kentucky Proud in"spires" Ruth Hunt Candy.
(5/3/05) Chef Gil Logan...Kentucky Proud's "unofficial" goodwill ambassador.
(5/3/05) Kentucky Proud Foods Coming to Derby Breakfast
(4/28/05) Animals From County in Southwestern New Mexico Banned From Kentucky Due to Vesicular Stomatitis
(4/28/05) KDA Staffers Check Amusement Rides for Safety
(4/27/05) Restaurant Rewards Program Offers Incentive for Serving Kentucky Proud Foods
(4/25/05) Tobacco Plant Hotline Open for Buyers, Sellers
(4/22/05) Northern Kentucky Farmers' Market Launches With Variety of Products From 11-County Area
(4/18/05) KDA Recycling Programs Near Milestones
(4/11/05) Workshops Provide Help With Organic Certification
(4/6/05) KDA's Environmental Services Staff is On the Lookout for Con Artists Selling Phony Pesticide Services
(3/30/05) Kentucky National Dairy Shows and Sales, Kow-A-Rama Will Attract National Audience
(3/22/05) Agriculture Department Awards $2,500 Each to Lexington, Louisville Food Banks
(3/21/05) KDA Reminds Growers to Follow New Atrazine Label
(3/21/05) Sausage, Slogan Propel Success of Purnell's
(3/21/05) Kentucky Proud Producer is back in the Saddle for Horse Racing's Biggest Weekend
(3/21/05) Mattingly Uses Old World Techniques to Carve Niche in 21st Century Cheese Market
(3/21/05) Community College Raises Rainbow Trout in Water From Abandoned Mines
(3/14/05) Sessions on EPA Compliance Agreement Scheduled
(3/10/05) Beef Expo Sales Increase 14.6 Percent Over Last Year
(3/7/05) ATV Safety Focus of Farm Safety Symposium
(3/1/05) Commissioner Farmer Sets Pork Check-off Referendum
(3/1/05) Kentucky Companies Can Get Exporting Advice at Information Sessions Co-Sponsored by KDA
(2/28/05) 1,300 Cattle Expected for 18th Kentucky Beef Expo
(2/25/05) 47 Kentucky Proud Food Companies Will Exhibit at Kentucky Crafted
(2/22/05) Aquaculture Advances Will Be Shared at Workshop
(2/21/05) KDA Urges Continued Vigilance, Most Potentially Contaminated Eggs Are Out of the Food Supply
(2/21/05) KDA's New Agritourism Director Goes to Work on Marketing Kentucky's Exciting Destinations
(2/18/05) Contaminated Eggs May Have Been Sold in Eastern Half of Kentucky, KDA Officials Say
(2/11/05) Bigger, Better Kentucky Beekeeping School Coming to Versailles Feb. 26
(2/7/05) Kentucky Goat Population Ranks Sixth Nationally
(2/1/05) Slone's Kentucky Proud Display Reaps Business Boom
(1/24/05) Banquet Honors Youth Livestock Exhibitors
(1/24/05) Petting Zoo Photo Wins Agritourism Contest
(1/20/05) KDA's Annual Poster and Essay Contest Focuses on Farmland Preservation
(1/19/05) Kentucky Ends Last of Vesicular Stomatitis Bans
(1/12/05) USDA Enacts Stricter Sudden Oak Death Rules
For press releases prior to 2005, visit the archive page.