Here are some of the latest news stories from Commissioner Richie Farmer and the Kentucky Department of Agriculture. For further information concerning these and other press releases, please call (502) 564-4696.

2008

• (5/15/08) Cook Off Will Determine Kentucky's Seafood Champ
• (5/14/08) Lexington Legends Celebrate Dairy Night June 5
• (5/13/08) Commissioner Advises Kentuckians to Save Gas and Have an Agritourism Adventure This Summer
• (5/12/08) Agriculture Department Launches Online Newsletter
• (5/8/08) You Say You Want a Revolution? Elmwood Inn Tea Commemorates a Famous Party
• (5/5/08) Kentucky Wine Celebrated at Nicholasville Festival
• (5/1/08) KDA Action Enables Farmers to Fight Wheat Blight
• (4/28/08) ID Tags Required to Sell Sheep and Goats Starting July 1
• (4/23/08) Commissioner Farmer Congratulates Alltech on $30 Million Grant for New Biorefinery
• (4/21/08) State Veterinarian Reminds Producers Proper Carcass Disposal is the Law
• (4/14/08) Commissioner Farmer Asks Kentuckians Not to Strip Bark From Slippery Elm Trees
• (4/10/08) Murray State University Takes Precaution Against Spread of Equine Virus
• (4/9/08) Rowan Man Charged in Investigation of Dead Horses
• (4/7/08) Competitions, Festivals Showcase Top Kentucky Wines
• (4/3/08) Legislation Secures Future of Kentucky Proud
• (4/2/08) General Assembly Passes Legislation to Strengthen Amusment Ride Safety Laws
• (3/26/08) Kentucky Nationals, Kow-A-Rama return
• (3/25/08) Commissioner Farmer Honors Winners of KDA's Poster and Essay Contest
• (3/24/08) Farmer: Use Kentucky Tobacco Plants to Reduce Risk of Blue Mold Infection
• (3/19/08) KDA committed to “25 X ’25” energy policy .
• (3/19/08) Commissioner Farmer Says Practice Egg Safety to Create Fond Family Memories This Easter
• (3/19/08) Commissioner Farmer Advises Parents to Get the Facts Before Buying Animals as Easter Gifts for Children
• (3/13/08) Governor Beshear and Commissioner Farmer Announce Project to Help Drought-Stricken Farmers
• (3/13/08) Commissioner Farmer Hails Passage of Amusement Ride Safety Legislation
• (3/11/08) Commissioner Farmer Signs Pact to Open Relations Between Equine Industries in Kentucky and Mexico
• (3/11/08) Cutting-edge fuel lab will protect consumers.
• (3/6/08) House Passes Bill Making Kentucky Proud the State's Permanent Farm Marketing Program
• (3/6/08) Farm Safety Symposium Returns March 7
• (3/5/08) Limousin Female Fetches $14,000 at Beef Expo
• (3/4/08) Adventures in Agriculture
• (2/29/08) Transitioning from tobacco to trees.
• (2/28/08) House Passes Bill to Require State Colleges to Buy Kentucky Proud Products
• (2/27/08) Magnolia Shrimp set to launch.
• (2/26/08) Commissioner Farmer Extends Contest Deadline
• (2/26/08) Important dates from the Division of Show and Fair Promotion.
• (2/26/08) Mobile Science Activity Centers provide kids with a fun way to learn about agriculture.
• (2/25/08) Stone Promoted to KDA Ag Marketing Chief; Judge Led Kentucky Proud to $80 Million in Sales
• (2/25/08) Kentucky MarketMaker celebrates one year anniversary.
• (2/22/08) A passion for poultry
• (2/19/08) State Responds to National Beef Recall.
• (2/18/08) Schools Notified of Beef Recall
• (2/18/08) Profitability Subject of Dairy Meeting
• (2/18/08) Poster and Essay Entries Due Feb. 22
• (2/12/08) KDA Consistent in Support of Youth.
• (2/5/08) A World of Export Possibilities
• (2/4/08) Bluegrass Beekeeping School Returns to Frankfort
• (2/1/08) Low-Income Citizens Can Get Vouchers to Have their Pets Spayed or Neutered
• (1/29/08)  Kentucky Proud of Good Agricultural Practices.
• (1/25/08) Plan Calls for More Investment in Kentucky Agriculture (See video from the news conference here. )
• (1/23/08) Cooperative effort gets MarketMaker running.
• (1/23/08) Kentucky State Parks Increase Kentucky Proud Spending In 2007
• (1/14/08) Farm Tourism Web Site to Launch at Kentucky Agritourism Summit
• (1/10/08) February Conference Offers Tips on Capturing the Value of Woodlands
• (1/8/08)  Kentucky Proud: Unforgettable
• (1/8/08)  Commissioner Farmer's bold agenda for 2009-10
• (1/7/08) Commissioner Farmer Sworn In for Second Term as Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner
• (1/2/08) Students will explore KDA services for annual Poster and Essay Contest

  
  2007

• (12/21/07) Jefferson Judge Orders Testing of Cable in June Incident at Kentucky Kingdom
• (12/21/07) Rangeland, Grassland Groups Meet in Louisville
• (12/17/07) State Sets Guidelines for Farmers' Markets to Offer Samples of Food Products
• (12/13/07) Commissioner Supports FDA Labeling Standards
• (12/10/07) Virginia Farmer Discusses Family Farms, Local Food at Annual Sustainable Agriculture Conference
• (12/7/07) Commissioner Farmer Applauds Kentucky Producers for Record Cash Receipts in 2007
• (12/7/07) Kentucky Proud Foods Will Be Served at Inauguration Day Celebration
• (12/6/07) Commissioner Farmer Outlines Legislative Agenda to Improve All Kentuckians' Quality of Life
• (11/30/07) Ag Department, State Police Join Forces to Teach ATV Safety Across Kentucky
• (11/26/07) Commissioner Farmer and Former UK Teammates Star in 'Unforgettable' Kentucky Proud Campaign
• (11/9/07) Ag Task Force Continues Work on Strategic Plan.
• (11/7/07) State Veterinarian Lifts Quarantine on Churchill Barn
• (10/29/07) Commissioner Farmer Congratulates Hardesty, Spencer County on Winning National FFA Awards
• (10/26/07) State Veterinarian Quarantines Churchill Barn
• (10/26/07) Avian influenza information page
• (10/26/07) Public Agencies to Host Avian Influenza Workshop
• (10/24/07) Commissioner Farmer Succeeds In Getting Action To Help Kentucky Farmers Get Much-Needed Hay
• (10/23/07) Women in Ag Offer a Taste of Kentucky Proud
• (10/22/07) Chef Demonstrates Lamb Preparation at Sheep and Wool Producers' Meeting
• (10/17/07) Commissioner Farmer Applauds Kentucky FFA for Robust Growth in the Last 20 Years
• (10/15/07) Kentucky's First Elite Heifer Sale Will Auction Off Head No. 10,000 Nov. 5
• (10/12/07) Kentucky Aquaculture Association's Annual Meeting and Workshop Oct. 19 at KSU
• (10/11/07) Paint Lick Processing Plant Opens
• (10/11/07) Celebrity Chefs Will Test Their Chops At The First Kentucky Proud Expo
• (10/9/07) Commissioner Farmer Honors School Lunch Program
• (10/8/07) KDA Participates in Emergency Communication Study
• (10/3/07) “Drought Friendly” Changes Made to Model Programs
• (10/3/07) Burton Pumpkin Sets State Record
• (10/2/07) Commissioner Farmer Applauds Disaster Declaration
• (10/2/07) Commissioner Farmer Urges Forage Testing
• (9/28/07) Sheep and Goat Industries Honored in October
• (9/25/07) Task Force on the Future of Agriculture Schedules Forums for Comment on Strategic Plan
• (9/18/07) Pumpkins Compete for Poundage Prizes
• (9/17/07) Head Out the Door for Family Fun on a Kentucky Farm
• (9/6/07) KDA Awards Savings Bonds to Livestock Exhibitors
• (9/5/07) Tobacco Farmers Urged to Prevent Barn Fires
• (9/4/07) Local Food Advocate to Speak at Conference
• (8/29/07) Commissioner Farmer Applauds Call for Disaster Aid for Kentucky Farmers
• (8/29/07) Video highlights from the State Fair are here.
• (8/29/07) St. Matthews Gardener Addie Everhart Earns Ribbon at 45th Consecutive State Fair
• (8/28/07) 2007 Freshwater Prawn Harvest is Near
• (8/27/07) Kentucky-bred Goats Excel at State Fair
• (8/23/07) New web site promotes farmers and Kentucky Proud members.
• (8/22/07) Kentucky’s international trade: Over $1 billion of agricultural products sold worldwide.
• (8/21/07) Renewable Energy Meetings Start Aug. 27
• (8/21/07) Grape and wine industry: 40 wineries create $24 million in 2006 sales.
• (8/20/07) Goat industry: Kentucky ranks fifth in goat production.
• (8/20/07) Fleming, Logan Farms Win Dairy Awards
• (8/19/07) KDA Announces Testing Lab: New research facility to check motor fuels and pesticides.
• (8/17/07) Agriculture Task Force Seeks Consultant to Draft Strategic Plan for Farming's Future
• (8/17/07) Good Agricultural Practices: Kentucky-grown foods will be safer than ever
• (8/16/07) Kentucky Proud: Helping farmers add value to their products.
• State Fair photos here:  Page 1 , Page 2,   Page 3,  Page 4
• (8/16/07) Governor Fletcher Thanks Task Force on the Future of Agriculture.
• (8/13/07) Fairgoers Can Act to Avoid Illness From Animal Contact
• (8/7/07) Reigning Miss Kentucky Will Be Spokesperson for KDA's 'No Ifs, Ands or Butts' Program
• (8/6/07) 'Kentucky Agriculture: Growing Our Future' Is Theme of KDA Exhibits at 103rd State Fair
• (8/1/07) Commissioner Farmer appoints bipartisan panel to study rural health care issues.
• (7/31/07) Farmers' Markets Throwing A Party Aug. 4-11
• (7/30/07) Ring the Dinner Bell! Fresh Kentucky Proud Produce Now Available
• (7/27/07) Ag Task Force Continues Work in Murray
• (7/20/07) Bids Being Accepted for Cable Inspection
• (7/19/07) Colley Wins Kentucky Seafood Cook Off
• (7/17/07) Agriculture's Importance Topic of Teacher Workshop
• (7/16/07) Hay Hotline Helps Farmers In Search of Forage
• (7/13/07) Task Force Focuses On Specific Issues Facing Kentucky Agriculture
• (7/6/07) Kentucky Chefs Will Compete for Seafood Supremacy
• (7/5/07) Old Friends Farm Hosts 'A Wallenda-ful Weekend'
• (7/3/07) Alford Will Work With Grape and Wine Council
• (7/2/07) State Continues Investigation Into Kentucky Kingdom Incident
• (7/2/07) KDA Arranges Tour of Lincoln Produce Auction
• (7/2/07) Six years later, KDA's 'Kentucky Joe' Still Popular Before an Audience
• (6/25/07) KDA Distributes $22 Million of Commodity Foods
• (6/22/07) CRP Acres May Be Used For Haying And Grazing
• (6/21/07) Commissioner Farmer Elected President of Southern Agriculture Association
• (6/19/07) KDA's Online Lessons Teach Children About Agriculture's Importance To The Commonwealth
• (6/18/07) FSA Takes Nominations For County Committees
• (6/18/07) Partnership Helps Fruit And Vegetable Producers Sell Clean, Wholesome Food To Kentucky Families
• (6/15/07) New Features On Web Site Make It Easier For Producers And Buyers To Connect
• (6/13/07) 'Agriculture Adventures' Slots Available For 2007-08
• (6/11/07) Midwestern Beekeepers Will Cluster In Frankfort
• (6/7/07) Stephen Foster Productions Throws A Kentucky Proud Party Saturday
• (6/6/07) Commissioner Farmer Praises Ag Secretary Johanns For Disaster Declaration from April Freeze Damage
• (6/6/07) Whole Foods Hosts Seminar for Kentucky Producers
• (6/5/07) Kentucky Proud Freezer Beef Promotion Surpasses Goal
• (6/4/07) Junior Livestock Expos Offer Education, Competition
• (6/1/07) Strike Up the Wine: Tasting Event Will Kick Off Brass Band Festival in Danville
• (5/31/07) LeCompt Becomes State's Only Certified USDA Beef Grader
• (5/30/07) WineFest Celebrates Kentucky's Growing Wine Industry
• (5/24/07) Remke Offers Quality Kentucky Proud Beef
• (5/21/07) Heat Will Be On At Fort Harrod Beef Festival
• (5/17/07) Commissioner Farmer Urges Testing Wheat Before Using It As Forage
• (5/15/07) Commissioner Farmer Leads Groundbreaking for Kentucky Motor Fuel and Pesticide Testing Lab
• (5/14/07) Lexington Legends Celebrate Dairy Night June 8
• (5/11/07) Beef Night at Applebee's Park is May 22
• (5/9/07) Yates Is Kentucky's New Agritourism Director
• (5/7/07) Commissioner Farmer Reminds Property Owners Tax Benefits for Conservation Easements Due to End
• (5/4/07) Spay/Neuter Program Gets Additional Funding
• (5/3/07) Ag Task Force Looks for Common Ground in First Meeting to Develop Strategic Plan
• (4/26/07) Wheat Loss from Freeze Estimated At $63 Million
• (4/24/07) Churchill Downs Preparing A Meal Fit For A Queen Featuring Kentucky Proud Ingredients
• (4/23/07) Commissioner Farmer Applauds Boost in Tobacco Settlement Funding
• (4/18/07) KDA recycling program enjoys its best year
• (4/16/07) Commissioner Farmer says buy Kentucky Proud to commemorate
• Earth Day
• (4/11/07) Kentucky Crop Damage Continues to Mount; 2007 Grape Crop Reported Devastated
• (4/10/07) Commissioner Farmer Asks Governor to Seek Disaster Relief for Kentucky Orchards
• (4/2/07) Cattlemen's Livestock Market Off To A Strong Start
• (4/2/07) Dairy Products Association Seeks Nominations for 2007 Kentucky Dairy Quality Award
• (3/30/07) Kentucky Permitted to Use Fungicide to Combat Disease in Wheat
• (3/28/07) Dairy Nationals, Kow-A-Rama Return
• (3/22/07) Commissioner Farmer Honors Winners of Poster and Essay Contest
• (3/22/07) Eight Achieve Kentucky Certified Nurseryman Status
• (3/19/07) Commissioner Farmer Accepts Challenge to Create Strategic Plan for Kentucky Agriculture
• (3/19/07) Kentucky Farmers' Market Summit Includes Workshop on Reducing Food Risks
• (3/16/07) A Letter to the Editor from Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer
• (3/12/07) New Web Site Links Farmers With Food Businesses
• (3/7/07) Three Breed Sales Exceed $100,000 At Beef Expo
• (3/6/07) Farm Safety Event Goes 'Back to Basics' of Keeping It Safe on the Farm
• (2/23/07) Western Kentucky Farmers' Market Summit Includes Session on Reducing Food Risks
• (2/22/07) Kentucky Proud Foods Add More Good Taste to Kentucky Crafted: The Market
• (2/21/07) Local Food Highlights Sustainability Conference
• (2/20/07) Top-Quality Cattle Coming to Louisville for Kentucky Beef Expo March 2-4
• (2/19/07) National Weights and Measures Week Recognizes Vital Service to the Economy
• (2/6/07) Poster and Essay Contest Deadline is Near
• (2/5/07) Conference Offers Tips on Farm Marketing
• (2/2/07) Spay-Neuter Voucher Program Ends
• (1/26/07) State Investigation Results in Prison Sentence for Illinois Man Accused of Selling Bogus Insurance
• (1/25/07) Class is In Session for Kentucky Beekeepers
• (1/24/07) Parks Department Bought $146,000 of Kentucky Proud Foods in 2006
• (1/16/07) Sustainable Ag Conference Returns to Louisville
• (1/9/07) Kentucky Experts Lead Aquaculture Conference
• (1/5/07) Kentucky Veterinarians Have Until Jan. 11 to Sign Up for Spay/Neuter Voucher Program
• (1/3/07) Poster and Essay Contest Expands, Offers New Prizes