Agriculture

 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 […]

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 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 […]

(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.   […]

The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approved $1,035,439 for agricultural diversification and rural development projects across the Commonwealth Friday at its monthly board meeting. “The projects awarded today by the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board will help […]

The proposal window for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program is now open, Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell has announced. “With the intention of making Kentucky specialty crops more competitive in domestic and foreign markets, the […]

April is National Soybean Month! Soybeans are one of Kentucky’s leading commodities, generating billions in economic impact while supporting farmers, strengthening rural communities, and contributing to food, livestock feed, renewable fuel, and countless everyday products. […]