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Monday, September 14, 2009

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COMMISSIONER FARMER ENCOURAGES KENTUCKIANS
TO CELEBRATE AGRITOURISM MONTH IN SEPTEMBER

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer encourages all Kentuckians to check out one of the Commonwealth’s more than 300 farm destinations during Kentucky Agritourism Month in September.

“A trip to the farm gives people a chance to treat their families to clean, wholesome fun,” Commissioner Farmer said. “It enables people to revisit Kentucky’s agricultural roots. And it helps farmers make a living.”

Travelers can find farm destinations where they can pick pumpkins, go on a trail ride, sample some of Kentucky’s award-winning wines, enjoy a cup of apple cider, take a hayride, buy farm-fresh produce at a farmers’ market, harvest prawns right out of the pond, listen to live music and take part in a vast array of other activities.

Agritourism generated some $3.2 million in income for Kentucky farms in 2007, according to the most recent Census of Agriculture.

To find out more about farm destinations in Kentucky, go to www.kentuckyfarmsarefun.com. The official state agritourism Web site enables users to search for attractions by type or location. Each destination has a listing that includes a brief description, photos, contact information, directions and operating hours. The site also offers information on agricultural itineraries and specialty trails.

Several destinations and communities host festivals in the fall. For information about special events, go to www.kentuckyfarmsarefun.com and click on Kentucky Agritourism Events.

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