Horses are an iconic symbol of Kentucky, and the equine industry is as important to the state as the limestone-rich water is to nurturing these majestic animals.
Read MoreSome days my enthusiasm for sharing agriculture’s story overflows, and then there are days I just want to stay in bed and pull the covers over my head.
Read MoreI grew up on a family farm. Farming is in my genes and in my heart.
This reflection was written by Joyce Pinson of Friends Drift Inn. She is an Appalachian farmer and food personality, and is rejoicing in the new Appalachia Proud initiative by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture. Reposted with permission.
Read MoreKentucky is known across the world for its top-notch Thoroughbreds at high-profile races, such as the Kentucky Derby. In fact, each May, up to 20 three-year-old Thoroughbreds run in the famous race, and the vast majority of them are Kentucky-bred.
Read MoreWhen the notion of “buy local” comes to mind, most people probably envision vine-ripened tomatoes at a roadside stand or a pick-your-own orchard with acres and acres of fresh, crisp apples.
Read MoreIt is sustainable agriculture that brings together two of Kentucky’s top industries: bourbon and cattle.
Read MoreHave you thanked a veteran lately? Thanks to Kentucky’s own Homegrown by Heroes program, it can be as easy as buying fruits and vegetables.
Read MoreIn a state with fertile soil and a rich tradition of farming and breeding, it is no wonder that there are more than six thriving higher education programs that promote the future of agriculture to Kentucky’s youth.
Read MoreVariable-rate planting, highly accurate seed placement and instruments that improve seed-soil contact produce more corn with fewer resources for farmer Quint Pottinger.
Read MoreThere are thousands of uses for industrial hemp, everything from automotive parts to pharmaceuticals.
Read MoreFor Chris Kummer, 2013 has been a good year. The Franklin farmer’s 3,000 acres of cropland have produced one of the best bounties of his career.
Read MoreAs someone who grew up on a farm, Kevan Evans still admits to being surprised by something he sees almost every day.
Read MoreThe Kentucky Certified Pre-Conditioned for Health (CPH-45) program was created with the support of Kentucky's 38,000 beef producers generating a proven track record. This premium program has increased the quality and value of Kentucky beef cattle ensuring that CPH-45 calves can be bought with confidence.
Read MoreFor an Anderson County farm family, dropping by a Cooperative Extension Service office in person recently was better than doing research on the Internet.
Read MoreMore and more people are catching "running" fever these days, and it has even infected rural America. I still cannot get over the number of my farm friends who are running 5Ks, 10Ks, and even competing in IRONMAN competitions. You would think that farming life would give them all the exercise they could ever need.
Read MoreNothing about this school is normal.
On the walkways leading to the building, permeable pavers are installed to soak up rainwater instead of letting it run off. A computer opens and closes greenhouse windows depending on the temperature. Solar arrays on the roof warm the building’s water and provide electricity.
Read MoreWhen you ask the public, “Who provides the services that protect you?” many will list local police and fire departments or federal agencies, like the FBI, the CIA or the Department of Homeland Security. Few would include their state department of agriculture on that list.
Read MoreBruce Harper was a teenager when he attended his first Kentucky State Fair in 1958. Since then, he has missed only one fair in 1975, when he was out of the country.
Read MoreWestern research has found that ginseng increases blood flow and memory function, and can be used as an aphrodisiac. In the Far East, people drop ginseng roots into teas, tinctures and soups to cure a variety of ailments.
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