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Senate Bill 5 aims to bring more Kentucky-grown food into school cafeterias 

By News Reporter Gabby Cedano Governor Beshear signed Senate Bill 5 into law on March 27,which means Kentucky schools will soon have more flexibility to serve locally grown food to students following the passage. According to a news release from the Department of Agriculture, state leaders say the change is designed to improve both student nutrition and access for local farmers. Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell says produce sourced closer to […]

todayMarch 30, 2026 4

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Playful updated license plate promotes spay, neuter efforts across Kentucky

By News Reporter Gabby Cedano More than two decades after its debut, Kentucky’s Spay or Neuter special license plate is getting a modern makeover. Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell unveiled the updated design, aimed at renewing attention for responsible pet ownership and reducing the number of stray animals across the state. According to a news release from the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, Shell says the redesigned plate serves as both […]

todayDecember 17, 2025 10

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Kentucky authorities respond to confirmed case of highly pathogenic Avian Influenza

By News Reporter Gabby Cedano Federal and state officials have recently confirmed a case of highly pathogenic Avian Influenza in a backyard poultry flock in Jessamine County.  According to the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, State Veterinarian Dr. Steve Velasco III says the USDA’s National Veterinary Services Laboratories confirmed the virus after testing samples from the property. Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell says state and federal animal health officials are working together […]

todayDecember 15, 2025 3

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