Anderson County farmers Jerry and Emily Milam were the subject of a University of Kentucky’s photojournalism project.
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If you’re looking for live Christmas trees, you can find them at Nieman Tree Farm in Fayette County. But if you’re looking for hot chocolate or a wagon ride you won’t find it there.
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Animal proteins. There’s a lot more to them than meets the eye. Not only is meat widely recognized as a high-quality protein, it provides numerous other nutritional benefits. Here’s just a snippet of why meat and other animal proteins are good for you.
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Mike and Tammy Wilson started from the ground up when they purchased 75 acres in 1999, and they are 2024 winners of the Kentucky Leopold Conservation Award.
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Fran McCall is a Commodity Specialist at the Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation (KFB). She grew up on a farm, and her family had been in the business for generations before her.
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Murray State University and the Kentucky Department of Agriculture have announced a formal partnership in advancing economic development in the agricultural industry.
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A 2021 report from the Greater Louisville Project found that about 3.5% of households live within food deserts of Jefferson County. For example, there are only two full-service grocery stores for a population of 60,000 in west Louisville. Luckily, Louisville is home to those fighting for a brighter and greener future for all.
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Knopf says that math, statistics, data science, and agricultural economics are the most common degrees of NASS employees, as well as any other number of agricultural degrees.
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On the first Saturday in May, all eyes around the world will be on Kentucky. This year marks the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby – the longest continually held sporting event in the country. While the Kentucky Derby, set for May 4 this year, is known for thoroughbreds, mint juleps, and fashion, those fastest two-minutes in sports mean more to Kentucky and Kentucky agriculture than just a day of pageantry.
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Jim Coleman owns the same Fayette County farm his great-grandfather bought 136 years ago after first tilling the same land as a slave. He is the fourth generation of the Coleman family to live and work on the farm.
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With 69,425 farms dotting Kentucky’s landscape and more than 12.4 million of the state’s 25 million acres dedicated to some form of farming, it’s evident Kentucky’s roots are still very much agricultural. These were just some of the statistics from the recently released 2022 Census of Agriculture.
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Webster 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.
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Kentucky Agriculture continues to evolve, and there’s now a new five-year plan to prove it. The Kentucky Agricultural Strategic Plan, created by the Kentucky Agricultural Council, isn’t just about improving the state’s farms and helping farmers – it’s about strengthening their place in communities and improving quality of life and economic vitality across Kentucky.
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After achieving remarkable success the previous two years, Kentucky's agricultural economy will likely experience a modest decline in 2023 and some sectors will face continued challenges into 2024. The global response to price incentives, stemming from tight global stocks and trade opportunities, has significantly impacted the state’s agricultural sector.
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“Young, ambitious farmer looking for land to lease.”
That’s how Ryan Bivens described himself in ads when he moved to Hodgenville 20 years ago hoping to establish a farming career. It might be an unorthodox way to build a farm operation, since most farmers inherit a family business, but it didn’t take long for people to see how serious Bivens was, or how successful he could be.
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The complete list of agriculture and related scholarships for Kentucky students. Provided by the Kentucky Agriculture and Environment in the Classroom.
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The Murray State University Board of Regents adopted a resolution of support at its Friday, Aug. 25 meeting to create a task force and begin a feasibility study to examine the statewide shortage of veterinarians and work toward the development of a School of Veterinary Medicine at Murray State University.
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I ran into a friend tonight while getting dinner, which reminded me that I should post something about fast food.
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The myths and misconceptions regarding seed oils seem to be growing every day at this point. These are some of the most prevalent unsubstantiated claims that continue to circulate on social media despite Food Science Babe and many other science communicators’ best efforts to share science-based information time and time again.
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Since KPF has a small staff, Guffey manages the organization’s financial accounts, employees, board of directors, annual meetings, scholarships, youth, and marketing projects. You may also find him behind the grill or skillet, cooking chicken breasts and eggs at schools, appreciation events, and even the Kentucky State Fair.
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