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Where to Find Local Agricultural Products Near You!
Where to Find Local Agricultural Products Near You!

May is almost here, which means backyard gardening, trips to agritourism venues, and farmers’ markets are about to be in full swing! The local, fresh fruits and vegetables we have been waiting for all winter are finally readily available to us. But have you ever wondered where to find it? 

McDonald's Celebrates $379 Million Commitment to Kentucky Agriculture
McDonald's Celebrates $379 Million Commitment to Kentucky Agriculture

In 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.

Can You Support Local Farmers through Fast Food?
Can You Support Local Farmers through Fast Food?

I ran into a friend tonight while getting dinner, which reminded me that I should post something about fast food.

Inflammatory? Unhealthy? 6 false claims made about seed oil
Inflammatory? Unhealthy? 6 false claims made about seed oil

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.

Record Turkey Prices Expected as Thanksgiving Approaches
Record Turkey Prices Expected as Thanksgiving Approaches

Families can expect to pay record high prices at the grocery store for turkey this upcoming holiday season thanks to the impacts of the bird flu and inflation. American Farm Bureau Federation economists analyzed turkey and egg costs in their latest Market Intel.

UK research: Plant-based meat alternatives growing but not enough to impact beef industry
UK research: Plant-based meat alternatives growing but not enough to impact beef industry

Plant-based meat alternatives are an emerging industry, growing more than 200% since the beginning of the pandemic. University of Kentucky agricultural economists are studying consumer demand for these products and how it could impact the meat industry, specifically beef. By Katie Pratt

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