Farms to Food Banks is a public-private partnership that helps farmers recoup losses for produce that will not be sold to the public but otherwise is good to eat.

For the second year in a row, the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) is conducting the social media contest to commemorate Farmers’ Markets Week Aug. 4-10.

The action is intended to improve the ability to trace animal movement quickly and efficiently in the event of a livestock disease outbreak.

The Haydens’ unique chicken house features large windows on one side under the statement, “Raised with care by a family that cares.”

Carmen Agouridis will begin her new duties at the UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Aug. 1.

Kentucky Certified Crop Advisers can now earn some of their continuing educational units online through the Crop Protection Network.

Through MFP, USDA will provide up to $14.5 billion in direct payments to impacted producers, part of a broader trade relief package announced in late July.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced up to $16 million in available funding to help socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers and ranchers own and operate successful farms.