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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Vol. 16 | No. 22

Commissioner Quarles pardons turkey

as Thanksgiving approaches


Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles, left, pardoned a turkey at Elmwood Stock Farm on Monday, Nov. 20. Mac Stone, who runs the family farm in Scott County with his wife and brother-in-law, held the 30-pound bird. “This Thanksgiving, this tom turkey won’t wind up on someone’s dinner table,” Commissioner Quarles said.

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Ky. farm's organic turkeys attract national attention


One satisfied customer called Elmwood Stock Farm's heritage birds "the best turkey we have ever tasted."

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Incentives to attract agtech,

food-based businesses to Ky.


“Kentucky can step up ... and become the agriculture hub of technology and innovation in the U.S.,” Quarles said.

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KDA awards $475,000 in grants

for six county fairgrounds


“These grants allow county fair boards to enhance the environment of livestock shows,” Commissioner Quarles said.

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More agriculture-related headlines in the news

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Commissioner Quarles participates in trade mission trip to Kenya


2024 Kentucky hemp application portal now open


Local craft brewers committed to sourcing local


Ky. Ag Development Board approves over $2.3 million for projects


Ky. Agricultural Finance Corp. approves more than $1.8 million in loans


Barrel House building $1.8-million distillery, rickhouses near Cynthiana


Frankfort distillery offering personalized bourbon bottles for holidays


Salmonella in cantaloupes sickens dozens in 15 states, including Ky.


Mares at risk for tall fescue toxicosis in Kentucky


Mercer Co. Angus farm recognized for having one of nation's top 10 sires


Hardin County cattle farmer honored with Distinguished Service Award


Study finds Murray State starting a veterinary school is feasible idea


KFB announces 2023 Women's Gold Star Award winners


Nearly 200 attend Limited-Resource Minority Farmers Conference at KSU


KSU and its pawpaw research featured on 'CBS Sunday Morning'


UK researcher helping corn producers avoid crop losses due to tar spot


UK students serve healthy meals to community through Meals on Wings


Kentucky raised more pounds of turkeys than tobacco 63 years ago


Cost of Thanksgiving dinner down slightly from record high last year


Cranberries: The saucy science of a Thanksgiving classic


Farmers get only a fraction of every food dollar that consumers spend


USDA predicts record corn production


Research looks to transform manure into protein


Common pesticides in food reduce male fertility, study finds


Farm Bureau appreciates EPA seeking farmer input


Congress passes bill to extend the 2018 Farm Bill for one year


Forestry Best Management Practices Board to meet Nov. 29


Ky. Farm Bureau Annual Meeting to be Nov. 29 to Dec. 2 in Louisville

And in case you missed it ...

Cargo plane returns to airport when horse gets loose on board

Kentucky farm fact


Kentucky’s turkey industry was responsible for up to $1.08 billion in total economic activity in 2022, creating or supporting as many as 3,952 jobs.

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