On average, American adults consume only half the fiber they need. The National Institute of Health reports that insufficient fiber intake is associated with many serious conditions such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, strokes, type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure.
Read More“Kentucky Proud® is a national model for promoting local agricultural products,” Commissioner Shell said. “The Farm to Fork Program helps publicize the many outstanding products produced by our farmers and agribusinesses. It’s the perfect way to share a little bit of Kentucky on your table.”
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 MoreThe U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with Kentucky for more than $3.2 million to increase the purchase of nutritious, local foods for school meal programs.
Read MoreAfter a two-year pause on U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) trade missions, Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Dr. Ryan Quarles participated in two international trade development opportunities in an effort to show Kentucky and the United States are ready to accelerate trade talks to benefit farmers.
Read MorePlant-based meat alternatives are an emerging industry, growing more than 200% since the beginning of the pandemic. University of Kentucky agricultural economists are studying consumer demand for these products and how it could impact the meat industry, specifically beef.
Read MoreFeeding Kentucky hosted a press conference today to support Senate Bill 151 and House Bill 435, legislation recently filed in the Kentucky General Assembly to remove the “barrier to breakfast” by clarifying the current law regarding breakfast at school.
Read MoreSeveral grant funding opportunities are available at the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA), Commissioner of Agriculture Dr. Ryan Quarles announced today.
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