The KDA issued a $9,793 grant to Feeding Kentucky to place 16 coolers and nine freezers in 25 food pantries across the Commonwealth.
The federal and state officials heard directly from Kentucky hemp farmers, processors and manufacturers regarding the implementation of the 2018 Farm Bill provisions that legalized the production of hemp.
They discussed Kentucky’s role in formulating hemp regulations and the importance of getting those in place in the near future.
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EPA Chief Visits Kentucky
Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles welcomed Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler to Kentucky for a roundtable discussion with Kentucky agriculture producers and industry representatives.
Kentucky Derby Festival revelers can enjoy Kentucky Proud foods and beverages in events throughout the annual celebration of the Commonwealth’s signature event.
Matthew Hinton of Flemingsburg will represent the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce on the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board.
“140 participants, 34 speakers, three outstanding local restaurants, and one amazing day for learning and connecting with farm and food enthusiasts.”
For the seventh consecutive year, the University of Kentucky MANRRS chapter was named National Chapter of the Year at the 34th annual Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences conference.