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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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Ag Department opens nominations for the 2026 Leopold Conservation Award 

By News Reporter Gabby Cedano Kentuckians are once again encouraged to recognize the state’s leading conservation-focused land stewards.  Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell is calling for nominations for the 2026 Kentucky Leopold Conservation Award, an honor reserved for farmers and foresters who demonstrate exceptional care for the land.  Shell says Kentucky's farmers are the true stewards of our land and that this award highlights those who go above and beyond […]

todayFebruary 4, 2026 5

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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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KDA opens applications for 2026 internship, legal fellowship programs 

By News Reporter Gabby Cedano Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell is inviting college students interested in agriculture and government careers to apply for the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s (KDA) 2026 summer internship program.  The Department is debuting its first-ever Legal Fellowship Program, offering a new path for law students interested in agricultural policy and legal work. Commissioner Shell says the Kentucky Department of Agriculture offers students the unique opportunity to […]

todayNovember 12, 2025 7

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Agriculture Department partners with agencies to provide food support

As the federal government shutdown continues, the Kentucky Department of Agriculture announced a partnership with multiple organizations to provide food assistance to those in need. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program would be suspended in November due to the government shutdown. SNAP benefits reportedly help more than 40 million Americans each month, including nearly 600,000 Kentuckians. A federal judge ruled in favor of using contingency […]

todayNovember 3, 2025 5

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Fresh from the garden: Madisonville North Hopkins wins inaugural salsa challenge

By News Reporter Gabby Cedano Madisonville North Hopkins High School took home first place in the inaugural Best School Garden Salsa Challenge at the Kentucky State Fair. Eight schools participated in the event, with students learning lessons in gardening, teamwork, and food preparation while showcasing their creativity. The contest invited schools across Kentucky to grow salsa ingredients in their school gardens, create original recipes, and present them for judging.  Beyond […]

todayAugust 20, 2025 1

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Kentucky farmers donate record amount to Ag. Tag program

By News Reporter Gabby Cedano In 2025 around $995,440 was donated by Kentucky farmers to the Ag. Tag Program, marking the largest single-year total ever, surpassing last year’s total by around $60,000. The funds collected are donated equally to Kentucky 4-H, Kentucky FFA, and the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA), granting each group around $331,800. More than $4 million in Ag. Tag funds have been donated to Kentucky 4-H and […]

todayAugust 19, 2025 4

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Caldwell County senior recognized as a 2025 Ag Athlete of the Year

By: Ag. Reporter Mollie Goode As the 2024-2025 school year is coming to an end, current high school seniors are looking to the Kentucky Department of Agriculture for financial support.  Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell recently announced the recipients of the 2025 Kentucky High School Athletic Association-Kentucky Department of Agriculture Ag Athletes of the Year award, including Harper Richey from Caldwell County.  Richey was among five others recognized for their participation […]

todayApril 11, 2025 2

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Representative Dossett talks agriculture bill override

By: Ag. Reporter Mollie Goode Heads were turned during the 2025 General Assembly as legislators voted to override the Governor’s veto on HB 216.  Representative Myron Dossett sponsored HB 216 and says the bill aims to level the playing field for employees of the Kentucky Department of Agriculture and grants them equal access to apply for and receive financial awards from programs that they have no authority over. Dossett says […]

todayApril 8, 2025 4

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