Given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, the award recognizes landowners who inspire others with their dedication to land, water, and wildlife habitat management on private working land. In his influential 1949 book, “A Sand County Almanac,” Leopold called for an ethical relationship between people and the land they own and manage.
Read MoreA task force charged with finding solutions to Kentucky’s large-animal veterinarian shortage met in Frankfort Wednesday at the Kentucky Department of Agriculture.
Read MoreThe mission of the Forage-Animal Production Research Unit (FAPRU) in Lexington is to improve the productivity, sustainability, and competitiveness of forage-based enterprises that raise beef cattle, horses, sheep, and goats — particularly operators of small- to medium-sized farms.
Read MoreThe Kentucky State Board of Agriculture (SBOA) unanimously selected Dr. Steve Velasco III to serve as the new State Veterinarian at the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA).
Read MoreIn honor of National Agriculture Week, local McDonald’s franchisees, Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles, and local suppliers gathered Wednesday at a Frankfort McDonald’s restaurant to recognize the quality Kentucky ingredients that end up on McDonald’s menu.
Read MoreHB 167 was signed into law on March 24
Read MoreDuring the Kentucky Farm Bureau’s annual meeting, University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment economists shared their predictions for the state’s agriculture and forest economies. Despite significant challenges, the economists predicted the state’s 2022 agricultural receipts will approach a record-high $8 billion, well surpassing the 2021 record-high of $6.9 billion.
Read MoreFor the second year, the Kentucky Livestock Coalition ran its Meat Me at the Table campaign – designed to encourage Kentuckians to make meat the centerpiece of their menus during National Grilling Month – throughout the month of July.
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