Agriculture

Congrat to the Annual Kentucky Agriculture Poster and Essay Contest Winner

June 4, 2026 Kisha Jones

The Kentucky Department of Agriculture was proud to recognize the winners of the annual Poster and Essay Contest. Students from across the Commonwealth were honored for their outstanding work showcasing the theme, “Bluegrass Roots, Agriculture […]

A look back at our May Weather

June 1, 2026 Eric Criswell

Wayne County wrapped up May 2026 with an average temperature of 66 degrees, according to the Kentucky Mesonet . The warmest day of the month came on May 18, when the thermometer reached 87.1 degrees […]

Good Question: Does the ADA protect someone who uses medical marijuana from being fired?

May 28, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) For today’s Good Question, Rhonda asks: “On a recent broadcast, you said there was no law that protects an employee from being fired for testing positive for marijuana use. How does this work with […]

Kentucky Department of Agriculture welcomes summer interns

May 27, 2026 Kisha Jones

Thirteen college students are interning this summer at the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA), assisting KDA employees and Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell help residents across the state with agricultural needs. “The best […]

UK opens new Martin-Gatton Agricultural Sciences Building

May 22, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – The University of Kentucky held a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday morning for the new Martin-Gatton Agricultural Sciences Building. The new 66,000-square-foot building sits at the corner of Cooper Drive and South Limestone. Inside […]

Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approves more than $5 million for projects across the Commonwealth

May 18, 2026 Kisha Jones

The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approved $5,271,015 for agricultural diversification and rural development projects across the Commonwealth Friday at its monthly board meeting. “Diversity in agriculture creates a more robust industry and that’s exactly what we are […]

Applications open for 2026 Kentucky Proud Farm to Fork dinners

May 8, 2026 Kisha Jones

Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell invites Kentucky Proud members to apply to participate in the Kentucky Proud® Farm to Fork program for 2026. “Kentucky Proud® is the perfect way to share a little bit of Kentucky […]

USDA Local Food Promotion Program Award Streamlines Farm-To-Shelf Supply Chain, Expands Access to Delicious Food Close to Home

May 6, 2026 Kisha Jones

Central Kentucky growers, particularly those with smaller operations or family farms, sometimes struggle to find an outlet for their produce at the peak of freshness. Food-based entrepreneursstriving to grow their business often struggle to find a consistent, high-quality supply of […]

Kentucky agriculture celebrates May as Beef Month

May 5, 2026 Kisha Jones

Kentucky cattle producers and industry representatives joined Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell Monday as he signed a proclamation commemorating the month of May as Kentucky Beef Month. “Through the hard work of our […]

Farmers Market Opening is Saturday

April 30, 2026 Eric Criswell

Save the date!

Kentucky Proud sponsoring this year’s Mamzelle Stakes

April 28, 2026 Kisha Jones

(Posted from the Kentucky Department of Agriculture) Kentucky Proud, the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s powerful marketing brand and the official agricultural marketing brand for the state, is sponsoring this year’s Mamzelle Stakes (GIII) race. […]

Forestry Service Giving Away Trees Today

April 27, 2026 Kisha Jones

The Ky Division of Forestry is at the USDA office today 04/27/2026 giving away Northern Red Oak, Shumard Oak and Chestnut Oak. trees are located around back of the building at the garage.