"Pork plays an important role in our state," said Commissioner of Agriculture Dr. Ryan Quarles, above with Kentucky Pork Producers Executive Director Niki Ellis. "Our farmers play an equally important role in the hard work they do to raise healthy lean meat for consumers in our state and beyond."
Commissioner Quarles celebrates October as Farm to School Month
"The KDA’s Farm to School Program is committed to getting fresh, high-quality Kentucky Proud foods into our school systems," Commissioner Quarles said.
Allen County students taste test locally-grown veggies in classroom
"Need More Acres Farm is committed to ensuring that their farm to school efforts carry long-term benefits and habit changes for students," the USDA wrote.
Each acre of harvested Kentucky woodland contributes more than $23,000 to the state's economy, with primary and secondary forest industries in 112 of the commonwealth's 120 counties.
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