“Major priorities for our farm families include expanding markets for our producers, investing in agriculture technology, and promoting agriculture across the state," Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles said.
Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles discusses the Kentucky Proud program, buying local, alternative crops, the Kentucky Hunger Initiative, and Kentucky hemp, bourbon, wine, and beer.
Kentucky ranked No. 1 in the nation in 2017 with $429 million worth of exports of “other livestock products,” which includes live farm animals, non-poultry meats, and animal fat. The Commonwealth was the country's No. 2 tobacco exporter at $253 million.#KyAg365
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