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Friday, November 22, 2024

Vol. 17 | No. 22

Commissioner Shell signs proclamation

declaring Kentucky Women in Ag Day

Jessica Wilkerson, president of Kentucky Women in Agriculture, proudly holds a proclamation signed by Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell declaring Nov. 12 as Kentucky Women in Agriculture Day. "Commissioner Shell is a steadfast advocate for agriculture, and I’m thankful for his support of our organization and his friendship," Wilkerson posted. Kentucky Department of Agriculture sponsorship enabled more than 40 high school FFA students and college women to attend this year's conference.

Daviess County woman takes

active role on family farm

Jennifer Poole, second from right, keeps Poole Farms running alongside five men. Her husband, Wes, is third from right.

Four Kentucky wineries win Commissioner's Cups

"Kentucky’s wine industry continues to grow, and this competition showcases the best of the best," Commissioner Shell said.

KDA, ARH to boost rural health support for Kentucky farmers

"This initiative reflects our commitment to the well-being of our agricultural communities," Commissioner Shell said.

More agriculture-related headlines in the news

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KDA reminds Kentuckians to ‘Thank a Farmer’ at Thanksgiving

Nine county fairgrounds awarded record $749,052 in grants from KDA

Ky. Agricultural Development Board OKs over $4.8 million in projects

Kentucky Ag Finance Corp. approves more than $3.4 million in loans

Ky. to receive 23 grants totaling over $3.3 million through USDA program

Commissioner Shell op-ed: Support local agriculture this holiday season

Shelby County female farmer taking local food to new heights

New company making Kentucky Proud coffees and teas in Boone County

Ky. FFA Association names Riley Pierce its 2024 Kentucky Star Farmer

Kentucky ag groups launch 5-year strategic roadmap for farming future

Homegrown by Heroes: Supporting Kentucky’s military farmers

Scott County farm helping preserve rare breed of heritage turkeys

Cost of Thanksgiving dinner declines for third year in a row

Here's how to pick the perfect Thanksgiving turkey

Kentucky Soybean Board talks turkey as Thanksgiving approaches

Two Kentuckians appointed to United Soybean Board

Winter wheat conditions in Kentucky improve following recent rains

Kentucky's 2024 corn yield drops 18 percent from 2023

Ethanol push helps Kentucky corn farmers

Sen. Paul's bill would reduce H-2A paperwork for Kentucky farmers

Kentuckian owns reserve champion female at American Royal show

UK county extension agents recognized, awarded at national conference

Ky. Krogers to offer over 1,000 bottles of Pappy Van Winkle in lottery

Dozens sick, one dead after eating bagged carrots tainted with E. coli

OAK’s 14th annual organic farming conference returns to KSU Jan. 23-25

Ky. Farm Bureau's 105th Annual Meeting will be Dec. 4-7 in Louisville

And in case you missed it ...

Couple sued by neighbor because their rooster crows too loudly

Kentucky ag fact

Kentucky Proud membership totaled 5,610 at the end of the 2023-24 fiscal year.

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