Beef Expo sales increase to nearly $840,000

“As the largest beef cattle state east of the Mississippi River, cattle is one of Kentucky’s top livestock and the Kentucky Farm Bureau Beef Expo is a place to showcase that,” Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell said. “We were excited to see sales on an upswing over last year.”

CSA Week highlights buying

directly from Kentucky farms

“CSAs (community supported agriculture) are an excellent way to support Kentucky’s farm families,” Commissioner Shell said.

Clay Co. farm among 74 CSAs

participating in CSA Week

Maggie Bowling of Old Homeplace Farm near Oneida said she has “definitely” seen an increase in CSA interest this year.

Shell visits FFA, 4-H members to kick off ag tag season

Commissioner Shell encourages Kentucky farmers renewing their "ag tags" at county clerk’s offices to make a $10 donation.

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UK College of Agriculture recognizes alumni and friends

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Registration open for annual Ky. Local Food Systems Summit March 20

Integrated Pest Management training set for March 18 in Bowling Green

Deadline is March 15 to enroll in FSA crop risk protection programs

Hemp grower applications, renewals must be submitted by March 15

Ky. Agricultural Development Board to meet March 15 in Frankfort

Fifth annual Bourbon Industry Conference to be March 11-13 at UK

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Kentucky ag fact

Kentucky has 69,425 farms with an average size of 179 acres.

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