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Friday, February 9, 2024

Vol. 17 | No. 3

Commissioner Shell celebrates February

as Lamb Month in Kentucky

Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell, center, signs a proclamation declaring February as Lamb Month in Kentucky Tuesday, Feb. 6 at the Kentucky Department of Agriculture in Frankfort. Joining Commissioner Shell were members of the Kentucky Sheep and Goat Development Office, sheep producers, and two young members of the Sunshine Class, which allows special needs children to show lambs.

Show class for lambs created for kids with special needs

Sunshine Class member Damian Barron, left, holds the lamb proclamation with his sister, Sarah, and Commissioner Shell.

UK basketball player inks

NIL deal with Dairy Alliance

"I look forward to leading this campaign ... supporting our Ky. dairy farmers," Reed Sheppard said. (Herald-Leader photo)

KDA awards grants

to six Ky. school districts

Farm to school grants were awarded to districts in Barren, Crittenden, Graves, Marion, Taylor, and Union counties.

More agriculture-related headlines in the news

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Make an impact in Ky. agriculture by donating to the 'Ag Tag' fund

Commissioner Shell anticipating great working relationship with KFB

Shell challenges banks: Don’t push 'radical climate agenda' on farmers

Applications are open for Kentucky Proud Farm to Fork Dinners

Applications now open for grants to strengthen local food systems

Ky. Ag Development Board approves more than $2.1 million for projects

Ky. Agricultural Finance Corp. approves more than $2.5 million in loans

Former commissioner honored with KSA Distinguished Service Award

Kentucky wins six awards at American forage & grassland conference

Ky. couple places runner-up at American Farm Bureau Convention

Kentuckian Joe Lowe honored as a beef Trailblazer at CattleCon24

State House bill would clear path for Murray State veterinary school

UK extension agents help with water shortage relief in Clinton County

UK unveils enhanced agricultural economics Master's program

UK bringing business education to the distilling industry

Ky. bourbon industry created $9 billion of economic impact in 2023

Green River introduces Kentucky straight rye whiskey

Shelby County farm celebrates Ky.'s growing maple syrup industry

Kentucky cattle inventory: Steers, heifers, and cattle on feed all down

CattleFax forecasts continued producer profitability and herd expansion

U.S. House of Representatives approves tax relief for farmers

Farm Bureau sues California over climate disclosure laws

Youth can apply for Angus Foundation scholarships until May 1

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

4-H, extension volunteers invited to forum Feb. 22-24 in Lexington

UK will host inaugural Pre-Veterinary Experience Day on Feb. 17

Witness syrup production Feb. 17 on final Kentucky Maple Day

Mastering Your Capital Workshop is Feb. 16 at KSU farm in Frankfort

National Farm Machinery Show coming to Louisville Feb. 14-17

Ky. Ag Finance Corp. and Ky. Ag Development Board to meet Feb. 9 & 16

And in case you missed it ...

Crow Buster: Piece of yellow plastic makes the scarecrow obsolete

Kentucky ag fact

Kentucky ranks 23rd nationally for sheep and lamb inventory at 70,000 head shepherded by more than 4,000 producers.

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