Press Releases
Christmas Comes Early for Kentucky's Hungry
“This was a combined effort of the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, the state Finance and Administration Cabinet, the federal government, and the food banks to bring these much-needed resources to Kentucky," Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles said.
12/13/17 -Quarles Rejects Federal Overreach Into Kentucky Hemp Program
12/6/17 -KDA Offers Funding for Projects to Boost Specialty Crops
11/30/17 -Quarles Thanks Pruitt for 'Going to Bat' for Kentucky
11/28/17 -Kentucky Proud Promotional Grant Funds Allocated for 2017
11/27/17 -Quarles Calls for Posters, Essays, Digital Images for 2018 Poster and Essay Contest
11/21/17 -Bluegrass State's Best Wines Chosen in Commonwealth Commercial Wine Competition
11/20/17 -Commissioner Quarles and Walmart Award More Than a Half-Million Dollars to Kentucky Nonprofits
11/13/17 -Commissioner Quarles Proclaims Nov. 13-17 'Hunters for the Hungry Week'
11/9/17 -KDA, Farmer Veteran Coalition Extend Homegrown By Heroes Program Through 2021
11/7/17 -Commissioner Quarles Praises Appointees to Lead in FSA, Rural Development Roles
11/7/17 -Quarles Urges Military Veteran Farmers to Stand Up and Be Counted in the 2017 Ag Census
11/6/17 -Commissioner Ryan Quarles Praises Resumption of Live Equine Exports to China
11/3/17 -Quarles Commends Bowling Green Schools for Reaching Kentucky Proud Milestone
10/30/17 -Quarles Congratulates Gracie Furnish on Election to National FFA Office
10/24/17 -2018 KDA Internship Applications Now Available
10/23/17 -Commissioner Quarles Proclaims October Farm to School Month
10/20/17 -Kentucky Represented at Tri-National Accord
10/17/17 -Hemp Program Now Taking Applications for 2018
10/16/17 -Kentucky Proud Produce Growers, Buyers Invited to Nov. 8 Meeting in Lexington
10/16/17 -Commissioner Quarles Congratulates Heaven Hill for Expansion and Dare To Care Partnership
10/10/17 -Quarles Toasts Kentucky's Craft Brewing Industry
10/5/17 - Franklin County Farmers' Market Awarded $199,245 USDA Grant
9/14/17 - Quarles Named Secretary-Treasurer of National Agriculture Organization
9/12/17 - Quarles Urges Farmers to Join Him in 'Putting Farm Safety Into Practice'
9/08/17 - Commissioner Quarles Applauds Secretary Perdue, Senator McConnell for CREP Extension
8/31/17 - Commissioner Quarles to Advocate for Kentucky Agriculture in Japan as Part of New Trade Initiative
8/28/17 - Commissioner Quarles: 'Today, Houston Needs Us'
8/25/17 - Montgomery County Repeats as Junior Chef Champion
8/14/17 - Commissioner Quarles Helps Deliver Freezers to Food Pantries in Five Eastern Kentucky Counties
8/10/17 - State Agriculture Department Monitoring Suspected Herbicide Drift
8/1/17 - Notice of Public Meeting: KDA To Hold Second Public Session on Proposed Regulations for Aerial Recreational Devices
7/31/17 - 'Ag Tag' Donations Soard to Nearly $630,000 in 2017, Shattering Previous Records
7/27/17 - Opinion-Editorial: Beware the Skimmer
7/20/17 - Commissioner Quarles praises USDA appointees McKinney and Clovis
7/19/17 - Ag lenders provide freezers for Kentucky food pantries
7/7/17 - Kentucky Boys and Girls clubs boost garden and cooking programs with 'Ag Tag' grant
7/5/17 - Sean Southard named KDA communications director
6/30/17 - Notice of public hearing: KDA to hold public session on proposed regulations for aerial recreational devices
6/29/17 - Economic development forums bring together Kentucky agricultural and manufacturing interests
6/29/17 - KDA returns $169,000 to state treasury
6/28/17 - Kentucky brewers, farmers, Kentucky State to collaborate on unique craft beers
6/28/17 - Double Dollars program expands with new funding
6/27/17 - Commissioner Quarles hails withdrawal of WOTUS rule
6/26/17 - Quarles reminds motorists to watch for signs of credit card skimmers at fuel pumps
6/17/17 - Quarles honors Poster and Essay Contest winners
6/16/17 - Economic development forums planned for late June
6/15/17 - County, metro governments invited to apply for spay/neuter grants
6/1/17 - Kentuckian wins Winemaker of the Year at prestigious wine competition
5/25/17 - KDA, local officials take proactive steps to address floodwater mosquito infestation
5/24/17 - Quarles warns farmers to avoid hay-buying scam
5/23/17 - Quarles joins celebration for new Sunstrand processing plant
5/12/17 - Commissioner Quarles praises end of Chinese beef import embargo
5/12/17 - Commissioner Quarles praises delay of new EPA rule for pesticide applicators
5/11/17 - Quarles: Breathitt Veterinary Center is vital to Kentucky's livestock industry
5/4/17 - State agriculture department promotes four in marketing office
5/1/17 - KDA hires two for leadership positions in marketing
4/24/17 - Quarles: Perdue confirmation is good for Kentucky
4/21/17 - Kentucky Proud foods fill the plates at the They're Off! Luncheon
4/17/17 - Kentucky farmers invited to participate in Twitter chat
4/14/17 - Chefs assigned to Kentucky schools
4/13/17 - State vet lifts avian influenza surveillance zones
4/11/17 - The hunt for great food gets easier with Buy Local
4/6/17 - State ag department taking applications for 2017 Farm to Fork Program
3/22/17 - Smokeless tobacco proposal comment period extended
3/20/17 - Quarles participates in national ag summit on Farm bill
3/20/17 - Low pathogenic avian influenza detected in western Kentucky
3/14/17 - Consider agriculture's importance on National Ag Day and all year long
3/14/17 - Deadline for Leopold Conservation Award nominations is April 1
3/10/17 - Quarles asks FDA to withdraw proposal that would harm Kentucky dark tobacco growers
3/9/17 - Beef Expo tops $1 million in sales for sixth year in a row
3/7/17 - Quarles praises legislature's approval of industrial hemp bill
3/2/17 - Batter up! Junior Chef application deadline is near
3/1/17 - Kentuckians invited to join KDA staff at home and garden shows across the state
2/27/17 - Commissioner Quarles reminds students Poster and Essay Contest deadline is near
2/22/17 - Commissioner Quarles applauds passage of HB 265
2/20/17 - Make the voluntary 'ag tag' donation and invest in Kentucky's youth
2/17/17 - Commissioner Quarles praises confirmation of Scott Pruitt as EPA administrator
2/8/17 - Quarles backs bill to make Kentucky agriculture more competitive
2/8/17 - Commissioner Quarles sends support to Harper's Country Hams
2/7/17 - Quarles urges action on Kentucky's hunger problem
1/30/17 - KDA proposes legislation to help feed the hungry
1/19/17 - Quarles praises U.S. ag secretary pick
1/18/17 - Bluegrass Ball showcases Kentucky Proud
1/17/17 - Check the box, and join us in the fight against hunger
1/17/17 - Kentucky beekeeping schools set for 2017
1/5/17 - KDA approves more than 12,800 acres for hemp planting in 2017
2016 Kentucky Agriculture Press Releases
12/16/16 - John McCauley named KDA ag policy director
12/14/16 - State veterinarian reminds Kentucky producers new medicated feed rule takes effect Jan. 1
12/5/16 - Applications for KDA internships for summer 2017 now available
11/30/16 - Southeastern Kentucky farmers may be eligible for drought aid
11/28/16 - Let's help our hungry friends and neighbors this holiday season and all year long
11/22/16 - Commissioner Quarles convenes Hunger Task Force to review findings from 10 regional meetings
11/21/16 - Make Kentucky Proud the centerpiece of your 2016 holiday season
11/17/16 - KDA, Red Cross join forces to help victims of eastern Kentucky fires
11/16/16 - Winners revealed at Kentucky wine competition
11/15/16 - KDA seeks preliminary proposals for specialty crop grants
11/14/16 - 17th Annual Poster and Essay Contest announced
11/3/16 - More than $455,000 awarded to fair boards across the state
10/21/16 - Students can 'Show Your Farm to School Spirit' in state ag department's annual art contest
10/20/16 - Mercer County court rules Borells have no claim on horses found abandoned in June
10/19/16 - Houchens grocery stores launch expanded Kentucky Proud partnership
10/18/16 - Farm to School Month spotlights efforts to get more local foods into Kentucky schools
10/11/16 - Industrial Hemp Research Pilot Program now taking applications for 2017
10/10/16 - KDA, Kentucky Guild of Brewers partner with farmers to create beers made with Kentucky Proud products
10/4/16 - State ag department seeks chefs to work with Kentucky schools
9/29/16 - Quarles leads Hunger Initiative regional meeting in Pikeville
9/21/16 - 'Pep Rally for Life' encourages Garrard students to put safety first on the farm and on the road
9/20/16 - KDA inspectors discover credit card 'skimmer'
9/20/16 - State ag department, Mercer County Fiscal Court dispute Borells' claims on abandoned horses
9/19/16 - Quarles leads Hunger Initiative regional meeting in Elizabethtown
9/16/16 - 'Pep Rally for Life' encourages Scott students to put safety first on the farm and on the road
9/14/16 - Quarles urges feds to reconsider positions that could hinder industrial hemp research
9/13/16 - Quarles leads Hunger Initiative regional meeting in Louisville
9/13/16 - Quarles: KDA helps Kentucky farmers, ag businesses sell their products in international markets
8/26/16 - Montgomery County Junior Chef team captures the coveted skillet trophy
8/25/16 - State agencies enter partnership to work together on farm safety
8/19/16 - KDA presents 'Ag Tag' checks to Kentucky 4-H, FFA
8/18/16 - Quarles, Fischer honor Kentucky Local Food Heroes
8/9/16 - Kentucky farmers can "double" fresh foods for families
8/9/16 - Commissioner Quarles, ag department ready to showcase agriculture at 2016 Kentucky State Fair
8/9/16 - Quarles leads Hunger Initiative regional meeting in Owensboro
8/4/16 - Quarles leads Hunger Initiative regional meeting in Mayfield
8/2/16 - Farmers' Market Week set for August 7-13
7/28/16 - State ag department gives sweet sorghum growers a new weapon against sugarcane aphid in Kentucky
7/26/16 - Quarles leads Hunger Initiative regional meeting in Morehead
7/22/16 - Quarles leads Hunger Initiative regional meeting in Bowling Green
7/19/16 - KDA honors 26 statewide winners of 16th annual Poster and Essay Contest
7/12/16 - Second Pollinator Protection Plan public forum will be Wednesday in Bowling Green
7/7/16 - Quarles leads Lexington meeting of the Kentucky Hunger Task Force
6/28/16 - State vet's office continuing investigation, coordinating care for Mercer County horses
6/27/16 - Ag department acts to protect summer travelers from credit card skimming at the gas pump
6/21/16 - Report on food insecurity in northern Kentucky given at first regional hunger meeting
6/17/16 - Hunger Initiative Regional Meetings to kick off in northern Kentucky
6/16/16 - Gordon and Terrell named to state agriculture department
6/7/16 - Grants available for spay/neuter activities
6/3/16 - Kentucky college students will work for Kentucky ag department this summer
6/2/16 - Task force begins discussion on combating hunger in Kentucky
5/26/16 - Commissioner Quarles to launch first-ever Kentucky Hunger Initiative
5/19/16 - Discussion begins on hops production in Kentucky
5/10/16 - Commissioner Quarles praises Fair Board appointments
5/10/16 - State ag department launches Food to Fork Program
5/9/16 - Kentucky ag, health departments work together to prevent Zika virus in the Commonwealth
5/4/16 - Quarles commends veterinary school graduates
5/2/16 - Kentucky Proud sets the pace at Derby Festival
4/28/16 - Commissioner Quarles: Legislative session successful for Kentucky agriculture
4/14/16 - Sullivan University to host state wine competition
4/1/16 - Former Alltech executive named to head Kentucky ag department's marketing office
3/24/16 - Grain Insurance Fund protects Kentucky producers
3/18/16 - 'Our Farms, Our Food, Our Future' topic of KDA contest
3/11/16 - Commissioner Quarles urges passage of legislation to assure fresh water supply for Kentucky agriculture
3/10/16 - Accident victims will share stories of life after tragedy
3/3/16 - KDA seeks applications for speciality crop projects
2/24/16 - KFB Beef Expo generates sales of $1.2 million
2/19/16 - Dairy meetings will help farmers boost production and profits
2/17/16 - Commissioner Quarles: Give to the Ag Tag Fund to support the future of Kentucky agriculture
2/8/16 - Commissioner Quarles names Tim Hughes deputy executive director of KDA's marketing office
1/30/16 - Statement from Commissioner of Agriculture Ryan Quarles on Blue Grass Stockyards fire
1/28/16 - 'Lucky' day for Kentucky Proud: Colorado-based chain opens second Kentucky location in Lexington
1/27/16 - State veterinarian's office acts to protect backyard poultry flocks, commercial operations
1/26/16 - Chefs in Schools Collaborative will help schools serve fresh local foods to Kentucky students
1/15/16 - Kentucky re-enacts bird sales, movement restrictions as proactive response to Indiana avian flu outbreak
1/14/16 - Quarles names Delaney-Ellis to head KDA's budget office; Britton selected as executive assistant
1/8/16 - Brent Burchett named director of Value-Added Plant Production division
1/8/16 - Full slate of beekeeping schools scheduled this winter in Kentucky
1/4/16 - Georgetown native Ryan Quarles sworn in as Kentucky's commissioner of agriculture
11/18/15 - Sonny's BBQ to serve Kentucky Proud foods Nov. 24
11/17/15 - Kentucky's best wines are recognized at Kentucky Commonwealth wine gala
11/13/15 - Commissioner Comer launches new mobile unit to teach eastern Kentucky students about agriculture
11/12/15 - Kentucky Department of Agriculture awarded nearly $300,000 for specialty crop projects
11/5/15 - Homegrown By Heroes opens retail doors for Kentucky military veteran farmers
10/20/15 - Toyota serves Kentucky Proud foods at event to unveil the new Kentucky-made Lexus ES 350
10/19/15 - Sonny's BBQ to serve Kentucky Proud foods Oct. 22
10/12/15 - Students to draw 'Farm to School Lunch Snapshot' in Kentucky ag department's annual contest
10/9/15 - 2016 industrial hemp project applications sought
10/5/15 - Bourbon Social's Main Event tickets available; partial proceeds benefit Kentucky veteran farmers
9/29/15 - Kentucky Proud custom meat processor opens in McLean County to serve the region
9/28/15 - Comer predicts big future for industrial hemp in speech to Hemp Industries Association
9/24/15 - Kentucky Proud, Kroger expand partnership in northern Kentucky Kroger supermarkets
9/22/15 - Louisville athletics joins Kentucky Proud team to offer local foods to Cardinals sports fans
9/22/15 - Bourbon Social features Kentucky's native spirit, Kentucky Proud foods, and veteran farmers
9/21/15 - Homegrown By Heroes rancher hosts alpaca dinner to benefit national farmer-veteran organization
9/15/15 - Comer proclaims Farm Safety and Health Week to encourage farmers and motorists to stay safe
9/11/15 - Kentucky Proud women share the spotlight at 'A Grateful Plate' farm-to-table dinner
9/8/15 - KDA aquaculture specialist named to national task force
8/28/15 - Anderson County captures 2015 Junior Chef crown
8/27/15 - Danville, Lawrenceburg, Lexington producers named 2015 Local Food Heroes
8/19/15 - Students will cook for scholarships at the third annual Junior Chef competition
7/30/15 - Commissioner Comer honors Kentucky farmers' markets
7/28/15 - Farmers' markets expand access for low-income families
7/27/15 - Vote for your Local Food Hero through Aug. 5
7/21/15 - New state database lists lost, abandoned horses
7/17/15 - Kentucky will give farm safety demonstration at Tennessee young farmers conference
7/16/15 - Livingston becomes first Kentucky Proud town
7/2/15 - KDA marketing chief tells panel Kentucky Proud members benefit from program improvements
6/11/15 - Kentucky restricts sales and movement of birds as proactive response to avian flu outbreak
6/5/15 - Commissioner Comer urges Kentuckians to join the June Dairy Month celebration
6/1/15 - Kentucky Department of Agriculture offers grants for spay/neuter programs
5/25/15 - Kentucky National Guard Memorial guests enjoy a luncheon of Kentucky Proud products
5/14/15 - Kentucky Proud-Kroger partnership is off to a strong start in the first six months
5/12/15 - Lucky Clover heirloom tomato plants are in season at Kroger and on the Web
5/6/15 - Kentucky schools encouraged to apply for $5,000 Farm-to-School mini-grants
5/5/15 - Comer, growers, industry leaders announce array of hemp projects and business initiatives
4/29/15 - Homegrown By Heroes receives donation from Kentucky Derby Festival
4/22/15 - USDA, KDA to host farmers' market training April 27 in Warren County
4/6/15 - Support the 'home team' when you buy Kentucky Proud Popcorn at the ballpark
4/2/15 - Meet Kentucky Proud producers, buy local at the inaugural Kentucky Proud Expo
3/31/15 - Kentucky Agriculture Department seeks applications for specialty crop projects
3/30/15 - Kentucky National Dairy Show and Sale returns April 9-11 to Kentucky Exposition Center
3/16/15 - Comer welcomes Western Kentucky University to the Kentucky Proud Farm to Campus Program
3/13/15 - Kentucky named to farm-to-school initiative funded by Walmart Foundation grant
3/13/15 - KDA Poster and Essay Contest winners honored
3/12/15 - Sales records smashed at 2015 Beef Expo
3/10/15 - Comer touts Homegrown By Heroes in meeting with Joint Chiefs officials
3/2/15 - Farm Safety Symposium ponders 'A Parent's Worst Nightmare'
12/29/14 - Ten beekeeping schools scheduled during the first 66 days of 2015
12/22/14 - Film explores the growth and challenges of Kentucky's grape and wine industry
12/19/14 - Kentucky Proud Magazine explores progress of Kentucky's agriculture industry in 2014
12/17/14 - Farmers' markets, vendors can sign up Jan. 5 to get free equipment to accept SNAP benefits
12/15/14 - Kentucky State Fair awards include KDA youth, veterans programs
12/4/14 - Kentucky gets $313,000 in Farm to School grants
12/4/14 - Kentucky beef producers approve state check off
12/1/14 - State ag department is taking applications for 2015 industrial hemp pilot projects
11/26/14 - Kentucky's farm cash receipts hit a record $5.67 billion in 2013
11/24/14 - Commissioner Comer: Shop Kentucky Proud on Small Business Saturday and all year long
11/17/14 - KDA seeks posters, essays, digital images on 'Growing the Next Generation of Farmers'
11/17/14 - Kentucky Proud awareness spreading to Commonwealth's rural areas, survey says
11/7/14 - Kroger adds 125 Kentucky Proud products in 88 stores throughout the Commonwealth
11/6/14 - Kroger adds 125 Kentucky Proud products in 88 stores throughout the Commonwealth
10/29/14 - Comer welcomes Transylvania University to Kentucky Proud Farm to Campus Program
10/20/14 - Kentucky speakers, foods take center stage at American Farmland Trust Conference
10/13/14 - Kentucky Proud joins the celebration of bourbon and all things Kentucky
10/6/14 - Kentucky Department of Agriculture awarded more than $300,000 for specialty crop projects
9/30/14 - Commissioner Comer welcomes Murray State University to the Kentucky Proud Farm to Campus Program
9/25/14 - Commissioner Comer, Perdue, local officials launch first 'Ready, Set, Grow' school garden
9/23/14 - Tayshaun Prince unveils new Explorium exhibit to help Kentucky kids learn about agriculture
9/23/14 - Commissioner Comer urges Kentucky schools to serve local foods on Farm Fresh Fridays
9/22/14 - On National Farm Safety Week, Comer urges farmers to stay safe for themselves and their families
9/22/14 - State beef assessment referendum set November 20
9/16/14 - During National Honey Month, buy local to help a beekeeper ... or become one
9/15/14 - Comer: Celebrate Agritourism Month at a destination or festival near you
9/8/14 - Breathitt County Schools join Appalachia Proud to provide students with healthy local foods
8/25/14 - Owen County shows its Kentucky Proud colors with Junior Chef championship dish
8/15/14 - State ag department, federal government reach accord on importation of hemp seeds
8/15/14 - Kentucky Proud Experience offers local foods and beverages at the Kentucky State Fair
8/14/14 - Eckmann, Poore, Sharpe honored as 2014 Kentucky Local Food Heroes
8/12/14 - High school cooking teams will turn up the heat at the Farm to School Junior Chef Tournament
7/29/14 - Celebrate the food, and the people, of Kentucky's farmers' markets Aug. 3-9
7/18/14 - Kentucky's local food heroes will be honored at Farm to Table Dinner on August 18
7/2/14 - Kentucky Proud urban garden project breaks ground to teach youth life lessons through agriculture
7/2/14 - State animal control board offers funding for shelter construction or improvements
6/25/14 - Kentucky Proud foods will set the pace at the Quaker State 400
6/25/14 - Wight-Meyer, Old 502 wineries make history at second Kentucky Commonwealth competition
6/23/14 - July 15 deadline to apply for spay/neuter grants
5/27/14 - Comer cheers launch of UK hemp pilot program
5/23/14 - Industrial hemp seeds arrive in Frankfort, ready for pilot research programs
5/21/14 - Author and beekeeping expert Tammy Horn will become Kentucky's state apiarist
5/20/14 - Kentucky closer to getting hemp seeds; commission adopts rules for hemp programs
5/15/14 - Commissioner Comer: Enough is enough
5/8/14 - Breweries add Homegrown by Heroes sorghum to their second annual craft beer collaboration
5/5/14 - Richie Farmer-era rifles and knives raise more than $21,000 at state auction
5/5/14 - Sold-out Kentucky Proud dinner raises money for Lincoln Foundation
4/28/14 - Nona's Downtown Market celebrates grand opening
4/25/14 - Comer welcomes Georgetown College to Kentucky Proud Farm to Campus Program
4/22/14 - Rifles and knives from Richie Farmer administration to go up for auction
4/15/14 - Comer welcomes Campbellsville University to Kentucky Proud Farm to Campus Program/h2>
4/11/14 - State agriculture department honors Poster and Essay Contest winners
4/10/14 - Kentucky Proud is in the starting gate for the They're Off! Luncheon and other Derby festivities
4/7/14 - Comer urges specialty crop producers to seek federal funding for projects
3/19/14 - Comer invites Lexington Legends fans to enjoy Appalachia Proud burgers at the game in 2014
3/18/14 - Comer: On National Agriculture Day March 25, consider ag's vital role in our everyday lives
3/6/14 - Sales top a record $1.14 million at the 2014 Beef Expo
2/27/14 - Farm Safety Symposium speakers will urge farmers and motorists to share the road
2/26/14 - 565 acres in Kentucky donated to PACE in 2013
2/17/14 - Commissioner Comer launches Appalachia Proud to boost Eastern Kentucky through agriculture
2/4/14 - Commissioner Comer creates hemp pilot projects; Attorney General Conway provides legal guidance
2/4/14 - Commissioner Comer, former Gov. and First Lady Jones announce national conference on the future of farming
1/28/14 - Comer hails hemp provision in federal farm bill
1/13/14 - Comer: Take the 10 Percent Challenge and buy more Kentucky Proud products
1/8/14 - Comer cheers bipartisan action to unleash private-sector innovation on public problems
1/6/14 - Ag department's Poster and Essay Contest opens category for digital photos and art
1/3/14 - Commissioner Comer: Join me in the fight against hunger in Kentucky
12/30/13 - Hemp commission ends the year with reports of positive communication with U.S., Kentucky attorneys general
12/26/13 - With Hancock County visit Monday, Comer again will reach every Kentucky county
12/23/13 - Greenwood High freshman wins state art contest
12/11/13 - Commissioner Comer welcomes UPIKE to the Kentucky Proud Farm to Campus Program
12/5/13 - Comer: 'The state of Kentucky agriculture is outstanding'
12/2/13 - Comer to host town hall meeting in Hazard
11/27/13 - Kentucky congressional delegation, Comer seek clarification on federal hemp position
11/26/13 - Commissioner Comer applauds appointment of Nancy Cox as dean of the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture
11/15/13 - Comer delivers $1.65 million from failed fuel lab back to Kentucky taxpayers
11/11/13 - Homegrown by Heroes goes national: Kentucky brand will help veterans across the U.S.
11/4/13 - Sales of Kight's Pecans go nuts after KDA matches family farm with Kentucky Proud distributor
10/21/13 - Youth livestock exhibitors honored at the 10th annual Kentucky Proud Points Luncheon
10/21/13 - Try the food, see the stars at the Kentucky Proud Incredible Food Show
10/11/13 - Art contest commemorates Farm to School Week
10/10/13 - Commissioner Comer welcomes Asbury University into the Kentucky Proud Farm to Campus Program
10/8/13 - Comer opens KDA's doors to the public in first ag department open house
10/2/13 - Coach Cal, Commissioner Comer unveil Udderly Kentucky at Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt Shops
9/26/13 - Commissioner Comer announces Morehead State joins Kentucky Proud Farm to Campus Program
9/25/13 - Commissioner Comer calls on Conway to 'stop threatening Kentucky farmers'
9/17/13 - Comer: Auction 'exceeded all expectations," recoups taxpayer costs of fuel lab equipment
9/16/13 - Kentucky's pride, meet Kentucky Proud: Soldiers enjoy local foods prepared by a veteran
9/16/13 - Kentucky Proud company needs your help to win Martha Stewart American Made Contest
9/16/13 - IdeaFestival event addresses local food issues
9/13/13 - Mock accident sends safety message, launches Farm Safety and Health Week
9/12/13 - Hemp panel to feds: Kentucky is moving forward to restore hemp production to the commonwealth
9/9/13 - Dinner features Kentucky Proud and benefits Hopkins Community Clinic
9/9/13 - KDA ag policy advisor Beeler named to UK Animal and Food Sciences shrine
9/5/13 - Kentucky Proud co-sponsors BBQ event with heritage breed pigs, top Louisville chefs
8/30/13 - Comer says justice department ruling greenlights hemp in Kentucky
8/26/13 - Mayfield prevails by a knife's edge for the first Junior Chef championship
8/23/13 - Comer and Fischer honor Local Food Heroes
8/19/13 - Robey, Compton farms claim top awards at the 2013 Dairy Recognition Dinner
8/15/13 - Comer launches new mobile science units to teach Kentucky kids about agriculture
8/15/13 - Comer honors Kentucky team that finished as national seafood cook off runner-up
8/12/13 - Top prep kitchen stars will go to the (place) mat at the first Farm to School Junior Chef Cook Off
8/7/13 - Comer invites Kentuckians to celebrate National Farmers' Market Week
8/5/13 - Four wineries share elite honors in first Kentucky Commonwealth competition
7/31/13 - Paducah dinner features Kentucky Proud and benefits local interfaith ministry
7/29/13 - Comer to visit 13 counties in four days for speaking events, meetings, farm tours
7/16/13 - Online voting is now open for first Local Food Hero Award
7/11/13 - Comer hails 'historic' hemp vote, says still more to do to restore hemp production to Kentucky
7/8/13 - Comer unveils project that will offer all-Kentucky milk to Kentucky consumers
7/2/13 - Free app gives mobile device users a tour guide for Kentucky wineries
7/1/13 - Deadline to apply for spay/neuter grants is near
6/27/13 - Help has arrived: Ag Department contractors will treat for mosquitoes this weekend
6/27/13 - Comer earns national honor; group cites his lifelong commitment to Extension
6/25/13 - Comer to mosquito-plagued western Kentucky: 'Help is on the way'
6/18/13 - Sullivan University to give $70,000 in scholarships to members of top Junior Chef teams
6/13/13 - Hemp Commission elects Furnish chairman; Comer reports on Washington trip, progress with governor
6/10/13 - Comer welcomes Beshear letter for hemp
6/7/13 - During June Dairy Month, Comer celebrates a dairy industry that changes with the times
6/5/13 - Judgment of Louisville: Kentucky Wines Face Perceptive Palates in New Competition
6/3/13 - Competition and Education are On the Agenda at the Kentucky Junior Livestock Expos
5/22/13 - Comer Announces Launch of Hemp Facts Page on the Eve of Hemp History Month
5/22/13 - Comer Will Support 4-H and Honor UK Ag Dean at the Roy Strange Memorial 4-H Golf Scramble
5/16/13 - Fuel Lab Shutdown Complete, Equipment to be Auctioned; Cox to Re-enter Retirement
5/13/13 - State Board of Agriculture taps Keough to serve as deputy state veterinarian
5/10/13 - Comer: Washington trip a great success; raised awareness and support for hemp production
5/10/13 - Comer Commemorates May Beef Month in Kentucky
5/6/13 - Mr. Comer Goes to Washington: Ag Commissioner Will Make Hemp's Case at the Federal Level
4/19/13 - 'Kentucky Proud for Kentuckybreds' Honors Commonwealth's Elite Equine Athletes
4/16/13 - Commissioner Comer Launches Farm to Campus Program in Ribbon Cutting at Eastern Kentucky University
4/5/13 - Comer Celebrates Final Approval of Hemp Bill
4/3/13 - KDA Shuts Down Fuel Lab, Saving up to $600,000; Private Lab Will Test Motor Fuel for Kentucky
4/1/13 - Commissioner Comer To Tour Agribusinesses and Visit With Central Kentucky Residents
4/1/13 - Commissioner Comer Congratulates Poster and Essay Contest Winners
3/28/13 - Comer to Call on Washington to Lift Ban on Hemp Production
3/26/13 - Hemp Bill Passes Legislature in Historic Vote
3/21/13 - Hemp Commission Takes Up Amendment to SB 50; Many Urge Action on DEA Permit
3/18/13 - Comer Says Ethics Findings Help Move Department Forward
3/12/13 - Comer Says House Democrat Amendments Slapped Onto Hemp Bill Mean Huge Burden on Taxpayers
3/11/13 - Comer Says Stumbo is 'Tone-Deaf' to the Will of the People on Hemp Bill
3/8/13 - Hope Springs Eternal After 'Positive' Meeting Between Comer and Adkins on SB 50
3/7/13 - Comer Says AG's Opinion is Spot On; Stumbo Has a Tough Day on the Radio
3/6/13 - Hemp Bill Charges out of House Ag Committee; Comer Pushes for Vote on House Floor
3/6/13 - Beef Expo Sales Again Exceed $1 Million
3/6/13 - Youth Will Serve Farm Safety Symposium Program
2/28/13 - Comer, Hornback Remain Hopeful SB 50 Will Get a Vote in the House
2/27/13 - House Ag Committee Chairman Stands Up Kentucky; Adjourns Without a Vote on Industrial Hemp Bill
2/26/13 - Industrial Hemp Bill Moves to House Ag Committee; List to Testify Includes Superfoods CEO
2/14/13 - Industrial Hemp Bill Passes Senate After New Survey Shows Overwhelming Support
2/14/13 - Commissioner Comer Invites Kentucky Students to Enter Farm to School Junior Chef competition
2/13/13 - Commissioner Comer Extends Deadline to Enter Poster and Essay Contest
2/11/13 - Senate Ag Panel Unanimously Passes Hemp Bill
2/11/13 - Sen. Paul, Reps. Yarmuth and Massie, former CIA Director Woolsey, Commissioner Comer All to Testify on Sen. Paul Hornback's SB 50
1/31/13 - McConnell Supports Industrial Hemp; Paul, Yarmuth, Massie to Testify With Comer; Northern Kentucky Chamber Endorses SB 50
1/28/13 - Hemp Commission Votes to Support SB 50; Comer Fires on Opposition
1/22/13 - Comer Launches Programs to Help Veterans Find Farm Jobs and Sell Agricultural Products
1/14/13 - Comer Appoints Ag Legend Warren Beeler to Key Leadership Position at KDA
1/11/13 - Comer Praises Lawmakers and Kentucky Chamber of Commerce for Support of Industrial Hemp
1/2/13 - Commissioner Comer Asks Students to Show How 'Agriculture Grows My Community'
12/14/12 Comer to visit 120th Kentucky county
11/28/12 Comer Says Christian County Sheriff's Support for Industrial Hemp is a Huge Boost to the Effort
11/13/12 Hemp Commission to Meet for First Time in 10 Years; Comer, Paul Staff, Major Donor Set to Present
8/16/12 Commissioner Comer Blasts Handling of Eastern Livestock Scandal; Says Victims Deserve Better
8/14/12 Kentucky Department of Agriculture Will Present New Displays at the 108th Kentucky State Fair
8/14/12 Purple Toad, Wight-Meyer Lead Medal Parade at the Kentucky State Fair Wine Competition
8/9/12 Commissioner Comer Appoints Grayson Smith Director of Rural Economic Development
8/6/12 Commissioner Comer: Kentucky Ag Department Can Help Drought-Plagued Farmers Find Forages
7/20/12 Agriculture Commissioner James Comer to Appear on Fox Business Program
7/9/12 Commissioner Comer to Speak at West Kentucky AgBioworks Meeting
7/3/12 Commissioner Comer Appoints Task Force to Study Fuel Testing Laboratory
6/27/12 New Law Taking Effect in July Aims to Protect Agritourism Operators and Participants
6/26/12 Commissioner Comer to Join in Celebration of Improvements at Anderson County Fairgrounds
6/21/12 Commissioner Comer to Join in Celebration of Improvements at Shelby County Fairgrounds
6/18/12 Comer to Participate in Groundbreaking for Pavilion at Elliott County Fairgrounds
6/8/12 Commissioner Comer Appoints Fred Nesler to Executive Post in Kentucky Ag Department
5/31/12 Commissioner Comer to Participate in Roy Strange Memorial 4-H Golf Scramble
5/18/12 Commissioner Comer to Visit Schools to Promote Healthy Food for Students
5/15/12 Commissioner Comer to Participate in Grand Opening of Albany Stockyards
5/7/12 Comer Encourages Producers and Organizations to Apply for Specialty Crop Grant Funding
4/16/12 Comer Appoints Grayson County Man to Serve as State's Top Beekeeper
4/12/12 Commissioner Comer Honors Roy Rich for Service on Pest Control Advisory Board
4/3/12 Kentucky National Dairy Show and Sale Commemorates 50 Years of Excellence
3/28/12 Commissioner Comer Warns Equine Owners Conditions are Ripe for West Nile Activity
3/27/12 Comer Praises Team Effort in Eastern Livestock Case; Victims Will Recover Losses
3/16/12 Commissioner Comer: Help is Available for Kentucky Farmers Affected by Storms
3/8/12 Kentucky Farm Bureau Beef Expo Cracks $1 Million in Gross Sales
3/2/12 Commissioner James Comer To Speak at Louis Crosier Farm Safety Symposium
3/2/12 Commissioner Comer To Address Purchase Area Cattle Producers
2/24/12 Commissioner Comer commends Weisenberger Mill on nearly 150 years as a family business
2/16/12 Commissioner Comer: Voluntary Donations to Ag Fund Will Be Split Evenly Among 4-H, FFA, and Kentucky Proud
2/14/12 Alaska Patterns Restaurant Rewards Program After Popular Kentucky Proud Initiative
2/13/12 Commissioner Comer Asks Kentuckians to Join In National FFA Week Celebration
1/26/12 Kentucky Ag Department Safety Expert Will Share 'Life, Death, and Reality' Message
1/24/12 Agriculture Commissioner James Comer aids farmer denied payment for his grain
1/19/12 Rep. Henderson, Commissioner Comer Stand In Support of Hemp Bill
1/11/12 Agriculture Commissioner James Comer Asks State Auditor to Examine Previous KDA Administration
1/10/12 Commissioner Comer Invites Students to Enter Poster and Essay Contest
Upcoming Public Meetings
- Kentucky Grape and Wine Council
Tuesday, Jan. 9, at noon EST
Embassy Suites, Paris Room
1801 Newtown Pike
Lexington, Ky.
