The Certified Farm Market (CFM) program is a directory of farm market operations that are committed to providing customers with locally grown, quality products, and service.
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Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) has announced the launch of its new Kentucky Farmland Transition Initiative (KFTI). The KFTI is a strategic project focused on helping farm families find ways to keep their acreage in active agricultural production as they consider the future of that land.
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Homegrown by Heroes was founded by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture in partnership with the Farmer Veteran Coalition in January 2013. The new marketing initiative aimed to highlight farmers and agricultural producers located in the Commonwealth who serve or have served in any of the branches of the United States Military.
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By investing in the Farm to School Junior Chef Program, not only will the next generation be healthier, but they will also be more informed consumers who value farmers and support local food systems, not as a novelty, but as a way of life.
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The Hunger Initiative is a first-of-its-kind effort in Kentucky to bring together farmers, charitable organizations, faith groups, community leaders, and government entities to begin a dialogue to help reduce hunger in Kentucky.
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The Kentucky Center for Agriculture and Rural Development (KCARD) is a non-profit organization established to facilitate agricultural and rural business development in Kentucky. They provide educational opportunities, technical assistance, and business support services to new and existing agribusinesses.
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Bluegrass AgTech Development Corp is helping cultivate an innovation ecosystem for entrepreneurs and startups in the agricultural sector. Launched in 2022, Bluegrass AgTech serves as a partnership of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, and Alltech.
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Kentucky State University (KYSU) Cooperative Extension Program strengthens underserved communities, families, farmers, individuals and youth to improve their quality of life with state-of-the-art, research-based educational programs. The program is recognized as a leading educational organization that provides inclusive services to diverse communities. We value accountability, inclusion, integrity, partnership/collaborations, service, relevant, and research-based.
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The University of Kentucky, Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment, was founded as and remains a land-grant institution committed to improving the quality of life for Kentuckians.
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Connect with the USDA and its local service offices: Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Rural Development. Apply for loans, learn about disaster assistance, and start your farm.
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The Kentucky Field Office of USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is a federal office funded and staffed by both federal and state resources. This cooperative arrangement is much more efficient than operating separate and duplicate federal and state agencies to measure Kentucky agriculture. Their mission is to provide timely, accurate and useful statistics in service to U.S. agriculture.
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The University of Kentucky Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (UKVDL) strives to be the leading veterinary diagnostic service, research and teaching laboratory in the United States through the application of peer-reviewed, validated scientific methodology and quality control systems in accordance with ISO 17025 standards.
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The State Veterinarian’s Office works to protect the health and welfare of Kentucky's livestock, poultry and agricultural industries, and promote an environment that enhances the economic and recreational opportunities and prosperity of Kentucky agriculture.
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Our mission at the Breathitt Veterinary Center (BVC) is to provide rapid, accurate diagnostic data that enables veterinarians to make appropriate treatment decisions. The BVC is part of an interdependent team composed of the animal owner, veterinarian, and diagnostic laboratory dedicated to the efficient production of safe animal products to the consumers of Kentucky.
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Farm Credit Mid-America specializes in financial services for farmers, such as livestock insurance, agricultural operation loans, and more, all with a strong focus on the community aspect of farming.
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CoBank’s mission is to serve as a relevant and dependable provider of credit and other value-added financial services and support to agriculture, rural infrastructure, and other related industries for the benefit of rural America.
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Raising Hope offers a range of resources tailored to suit the unique needs of farmers. They work with the National Suicide Hotline (988), which provides immediate support to farmers grappling with stress, anxiety, depression, or suicidal thoughts. The organization also conducts regular mental and physical health workshops and training programs, equipping farmers with the tools needed to manage stress effectively and promote resilience.
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The Kentucky Proud program was created to link producers and consumers while providing information on the hardworking businesses that deliver the state’s highest-quality agriculture products.
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The White Oak Initiative is a diverse coalition of partners committed to the long-term sustainability of America’s White Oak forests as well as the economic, social, and environmental benefits they provide.
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To encourage the preservation of agricultural land across the state, the Kentucky General Assembly established the Purchase of Agricultural Conservation Easement (PACE)Corporation in 1994.
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