Bradon Burks is the Director of Education at the Kentucky Cattlemen's Association and has been with KCA since December 2021. Prior to that, Bradon worked as a Leadership Consultant for a nonprofit and attended Western Kentucky University and majored in Agricultural Education and Sales.
Read MoreInside the Blue Grass Army Depot, volunteers are helping restore woodlands. The base, located just south of Lexington, is home to a new plot of white oak trees critical to Kentucky’s ecosystem and economy.
Read MoreKentucky State University announces the acquisition of a new research farm dedicated to the study of environmentally sustainable crop development. The 100-acre farm, located just outside of Frankfort, was purchased through USDA research grant funding and will support research in testing crops that can be grown in an environmentally sustainable manner.
Read MoreEvery new technology begins somewhere. And for many of today’s dairy innovations, it’s at WKU’s Smart Holstein Lab.
Read MoreContinental Refining Company (CRC) is proud to announce that it is now purchasing soybeans from farmers in Central Kentucky. CRC's soybean processing facility is fully operational and has the ability to process 330 tons of soybeans into 250 tons of high-protein soybean meal daily, with the potential to expand production to over 500 tons per day.
Read MoreJosh Mitcham is an agri-tourism owner, artist, and musician that owns Jericho Woods, BigHead Studios, and The Randall Barn. He's been playing music professionally since 1999 and working as a professional artist and painter since 2008.
Read MoreFor decades, environmental experts, government agencies, and concerned citizen groups have been hearing about and monitoring an area in the Gulf of Mexico that has come to be known as the Hypoxia Zone.
Read MoreUniversity of Kentucky (UK) College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Extension Professor Kenny Burdine said many factors have caused the decline in the number of cattle here and throughout the country.
Read MoreIn an area of the state known more for its storied coal industry than agriculture, a group of former coal miners have taken a reclaimed surface mine and turned it into the largest apple orchard in Kentucky.
Read MoreEven for those who have lived in the commonwealth for years, there are endless opportunities for new travel and entertainment experiences connected to Kentucky’s No. 1 tourism attraction: horses.
Read MoreAshley Osborne is the Extension Specialist for 4-H Youth Development and has been for the past 7 years.
Read MoreIn honor of National Agriculture Week, local McDonald’s franchisees, Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles, and local suppliers gathered Wednesday at a Frankfort McDonald’s restaurant to recognize the quality Kentucky ingredients that end up on McDonald’s menu.
Read MoreHB 167 was signed into law on March 24.
Read MoreThe “I” states, like Illinois and Idaho, are known for growing corn and turning it into ethanol.
However, there is a plant in Kentucky doing that too, and it has found a number of different uses for its high-purity alcohol.
Alex Campbell is the Assistant Farm and Finance Manager at Long Vue Farms. Learn what she has to say about making an impact in agriculture and how she made her own!
Read MoreCrystal Renfro is the Executive Director of the Kentucky Association of Conservation Districts. Learn about her journey through the world of agriculture as she developed her career and increased her love for the industry.
Read MoreSheila Phillips is the Owner and Veterinarian at Green Pastures Veterinarian Services. She’s led an action-packed veterinarian and academic career in agriculture.
Read MoreSarah Coleman is the Executive Director of the Kentucky Horse Council. Check out her career highlights and how she fell in love with horses and Kentucky.
Read MoreLaura Knoth serves as the Executive Director for the Kentucky Corn Growers and the Kentucky Small Grain Growers.
Read MoreI ran into a friend tonight while getting dinner, which reminded me that I should post something about fast food.
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