Black History Month: Businessman returns to

farm his great-grandfather once tilled as a slave

After a 35-year career as a Fortune 500 business executive and economic developer, Jim Coleman has returned to his Kentucky roots. He is the fourth generation of his family to farm 13 acres of land in Fayette County that his great-grandfather once tilled as a slave before buying it in 1888. Now Coleman Crest Farm holds the distinction of being the first African American-owned organic farm in Kentucky certified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Census of Agriculture shows growth for Ky. ag products

"Agriculture is still very much a part of what

makes Kentucky so special,” Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell said.

Ky. Derby shines spotlight

on state's equine industry

The Run for the Roses has an overall economic impact on Kentucky estimated at $400 million.

Ky. Ag Leadership Program

unveils 14th class

After receiving a record 140 nominations, the program has chosen 22 candidates for its 14th class.

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Ky. Agricultural Finance Corp. approves nearly $4.5 million in loans

Kentucky Ag Development Board OKs more than $800,000 for projects

Bosch Berries to locate $50-million greenhouse operation in Somerset

UK plant fertilization study granted $870,396 by science foundation

UK Food as Health Alliance gets grant from American Heart Association

Bourbon County farm owners unite to stop runway expansion

Legacy farms are adding to the agriculture history of Kentucky

LaRue Co. farmer honored as top Ky. Soybean Association recruiter

Hardin County farmer receives KSA leadership award

UK professor wins award honoring decades of dedication to soil physics

Harrison County teenager earns National Junior Angus Silver Award

Are record-high beef prices on the horizon?

Record $40-billion drop in net farm income expected in 2024

Integrated Pest Management training set for March 18 in Bowling Green

Free webinar series during March to discuss optimizing soybean yield

17th annual Pastures Please!! set for March 5 in Georgetown

'Data Palooza': American Horse Council will host free webinar March 4

Kentucky Farm Bureau Beef Expo coming up March 1-3 in Louisville

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Mysterious 'Thundercow' continues to evade capture for over a year

Kentucky ag fact

Almost half (more than 12.4 million) of the Kentucky's 25 million acres are dedicated to some form of farming.

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