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Friday, March 7, 2025

Vol. 18 | No. 5

Agriculture Education Week: Cultivating the future

of Kentucky’s ag workforce March 17-21 in schools

“Ag Education Week is about more than just teaching kids where their food comes from; It’s about showing them the opportunities agriculture offers and inspiring them to be part of its future,” Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell said. “Investing in ag education today ensures a thriving, sustainable industry for tomorrow.”

Beef Expo sales reach

more than $700,000

The average sale per lot increased by $695 this year in the 39th annual event at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville.

Shell, Ky. AG tell EPA not to let California regulate pesticides

"A uniform national standard ... ensures that science – not political agendas – guides our agricultural policies," Shell said.

Ky. spay & neuter license plate to get new look after 20+ years

"This is the perfect time to refresh our design and send a call out to local artists," Commissioner Shell said of the contest.

More agriculture-related headlines in the news

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Ag tags contribute to local agriculture programs in Scott County

Click button when filing taxes to support Ky. farmers, help end hunger

Kentucky Ag Development Board approves nearly $300,000 in projects

Mudslide at Buffalo Trace Distillery leaves cargo, small building in river

Small-scale Kentucky growers using ancient no-till farming methods

Award recognizes Hardin Co. farmer for advancing grain crops research

UK hosts successful Pre-Veterinary Experience Day

Rooted in ag, UK celebrates 160 years of service to the Commonwealth

Trip to Kentucky among Rollins' busy first week as U.S. ag secretary

Is bird flu really to blame for record-high egg prices?

Farm Bureau urges quick resolution to tariffs

Apply by April 17 for USDA Value-Added Producer Grants

Learn to market small-scale farm products March 25 in Shepherdsville

UK hosting conference March 14 on Appalachian mass timber

Integrated Pest Management Training School will be online March 12

Free honey production workshop will be March 10 in Williamsburg

KAFC, KADB to meet March 14, 21 at Franklin County Extension Office

Shell to participate in Food as Health Symposium March 11 in Lexington

And in case you missed it ...

Nearly 16½-foot cayenne pepper plant might be world's tallest

Kentucky ag fact

Agriculture makes an annual economic impact of nearly $50 billion in Kentucky.

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