Nine working groups involving over 200 leaders from various sectors of Kentucky agriculture are actively shaping the future of our industry. This collaborative effort, part of the Strategic Roadmap for Kentucky Agriculture: 2025-2030, is spearheaded by the Kentucky Agriculture Council and will be unveiled this November.
Read MoreBrandon Reed, of Hodgenville, has been named the new executive director of the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s (KDA) Kentucky Office of Agricultural Policy (KOAP), Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell has announced.
Read MoreWebster County farmer Eddie Melton was elected as president of Kentucky Farm Bureau in December 2023. He has served on the organization’s executive committee for the past fifteen years.
Read MoreKentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) today announced that Jed Clark of Graves County has been selected as the 2023 KFB Farmer of the Year. Clark will be awarded the honor during the organization’s 104th annual meeting at the Galt House in Louisville later this year.
Read MoreIn the ever-evolving landscape of Kentucky politics, Jonathan Shell emerges as a notable figure, having just been elected as our state's Agriculture Commissioner. His journey to this pivotal role in governing Kentucky's vast agricultural sector is marked by a blend of legislative experience and a deep-rooted connection to farming.
Read MoreAlan Watts is the morning Ag Reporter on WKDZ and is an excellent source for the latest Kentucky agriculture news.
Read MoreLaura Knoth serves as the Executive Director for the Kentucky Corn Growers and the Kentucky Small Grain Growers.
Read MoreNikki Whitaker serves as the Director of Operations and Policy at the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association. Learn more about her career involving agricultural communications.
Read MoreDiscover this mom-daughter team that’s keeping agriculture in the family!
Read MoreHear from Sharon Spencer and what she has to say about making in impact in agriculture!
Read MoreLearn about Rae Wagoner and what she has to say about the diversity of careers in agriculture.
Read MoreLearn about Dr. Antomia “Mia” Farrel and her role as Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the University of Kentucky and her accomplished career in agriculture.
Read MoreDiscover Dr. Kristie Guffey, Associate Professor and Graduate Coordinator at Murray State University, and her career in agriculture.
Read MoreRead about Sheldon McKinney, the Executive Director of the Kentucky FFA Foundation. #womeninkyag #womenshistorymonth
Read MoreRead about Dr. Nancy Cox, the Dean of the College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment at the University of Kentucky. #womeninkyag #womenshistorymonth
Read MoreWhile the DeWeeses also have hill ground and various other soil types to work with, the river bottoms are tricky. Like many other row crop farmers in the far western portion of the state, the DeWeese brothers have turned to contract growing of hogs in order to diversify their operation and maximize their profit margin.
Read MoreFor 60 years, Cecilia resident Kenneth Hayden has farmed 850 acres of land, and the 91-year-old is still at it.
Read MoreSarah and her husband Bart own Red Hill Farms, an esteemed livestock and crop farming operation spanning south central Kentucky and northern middle Tennessee. Not only does Jones oversee the sale and care of Red Hill’s many cattle, but she also manages its finances, records, marketing and promotions.
Read MoreThe Thomas family has a deep family history in agriculture, and both Mark and Wesley were raised on farms. While Wesley is now also a Nurse Practitioner, Mark is fulfilling his lifelong dream. “From an early age, I have always been dedicated to agriculture and the farm. I have never wanted to do anything but farm full-time,” noted Mark.
Read MoreThe days of tobacco being the king crop in Kentucky are in the rear-view mirror, but the once top crop still holds a place in Kentucky's diverse agricultural environment.
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