The event is designed to provide applicants, growers, and processors an opportunity to learn more about hemp production, the hemp industry, Kentucky’s plans for 2020, and the new online application process.

“Over the next several weeks, the Kentucky Department of Agriculture will conduct a comprehensive review of our existing hemp program and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s interim final rule.” Commissioner Quarles said.

For the last three years, KDA personnel have checked motor fuel pumps for credit card skimmers in addition to their regular duties.

Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles talks about the trade deal, what it will mean for Kentucky agriculture, and the popularity of Kentucky products in Japan and other Asian Pacific countries.

KDA Farm to School Program Coordinator Tina Garland talks about how to form a team, what the program focuses on, and how the Southeast Region cook off is patterned after Kentucky’s competition.

Producer Sam Goldberg talks about making the movie, the lessons he hopes the movie shows, and efforts to have it screened in every farming community across the country.

“Carl Chaney has been a lifeline for us as a family business,” Henry County farmer Carilynn Coombs said. (Photo courtesy Carl and Debra Chaney)

Corn and soybean producers may want to consider locking in futures contracts for at least a portion of their 2020 crops now, even though they are still months away from planting, said UK ag economist Todd Davis.

To be counted, ballots must be returned to the local FSA county office or postmarked by Dec. 2.

The institute will lay the educational foundation for the future of the Kentucky bourbon industry. (UK photo)