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5
NOV

Quarles Declares 'Hunters for the Hungry Week'

 

Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles is encouraging Kentucky sportsmen and women to consider donating their harvest to a charitable feeding agency as part of the second annual "Kentucky Hunters for the Hungry" Week in Kentucky through Nov. 17.

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14
NOV

Contest Entries to Depict Ag's Role in Fighting Hunger

 

Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles invites Kentucky students to express in art and writing how Kentucky’s agriculture community is working to address hunger in the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s (KDA) annual Poster and Essay Contest.

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5
NOV

Quarles Invites Students to Apply for KDA Internships

Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles invites college students pursuing a career in agriculture or government to apply for positions in the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s (KDA’s) internship program for the summer of 2019.

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9
NOV

Kentucky Produce Growers, Buyers Meet

The second annual Kentucky Proud Produce Grower-Buyer Meet-up attracted more than 100 participants looking for business opportunities.

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13
NOV

Travel Show Features UK Students, Professor

The show, “Transformative Travels: Exploring Kentucky,” features associate professor Jason Swanson and 10 UK students from diverse majors and backgrounds who were a part of his Transformative Travels class.

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8
NOV

Soybeans Suffer From Too Much Rain

Soybean production for Kentucky is forecast at 107 million bushels, down 5 percent from the October forecast and up 5 percent from 2017.

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6
NOV

Public Cold Storage Warehouse Planned

 

Cold Chain Integrity (CCI), a United Dairy Farmers company, will construct a $20 million cold storage facility in Erlanger creating 50 full-time jobs.

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7
NOV

KFB Names Outstanding Young Farm Family Finalists

This year’s finalists are Nicholas and Bethany Hardesty of Meade County, Wesley and Alicia Logsdon of Pulaski County, and Drew and Liz White of Union County.

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  • 8/18/25 – ‘Ag Tag’ donations set another record in 2025
  • 8/18/25 – Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approves more than $500,000 for projects across the Commonwealth
  • 8/11/25 – Kentucky businesses receive grants to secure food supply chain
  • 8/07/25 – Hart County farmers honored with conservation award
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Agriculture in Kentucky

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Equine Industry in Kentucky

Agriculture is more than a part of life, it’s a passion and commitment to provide the fiber, feed, and shelter the world needs.

Kentucky Farmers' Markets

Kentucky Farmers' Markets bring fresh, local produce, meats, eggs, and handmade goods directly to communities. These markets support local farmers and offer a vibrant shopping experience with seasonal products, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities.

Sunshine Class

The Sunshine Class is a unique opportunity for special needs individuals to engage in Kentucky agriculture by showing livestock. To learn more about how to get involved visit kyagr.com/sunshine/

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