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Articles
Below are the most recent articles related to the programs the Governor's Office of Agricultural Policy administers. These articles are provided for informational purposes only and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the Governor's Office of Agricultural Policy.
All articles are in PDF format  (download free Acrobat Reader), unless otherwise indicated. Articles in rust are recent posts.
"Expo opens in Moultrie"
(Albany Herald, 10/15/2008)
"Sunbelt Ag Expo"
(WFXL.com, 10/13/2008)
"Woman named one of region's top farmers"
(WALB, 10/13/2008)
"Woodlands Management is Heartwood of State's Wood Industry"
(10/9/2008, Kentucky Ag Connection)
"First Lady Beshear Invites All to Farmers' Market at Capitol"
(Kentucky Ag Connection, 10/8/2008)
"Kentucky Farmers Get That Much-Needed Rain"
(Kentucky Ag Connection, 10/7/2008)
"A Little Bite of Italy from Kentucky"
(Kentucky Ag Connection, 10/7/2008)
"Grazing Conference to Address Rising Production Costs"
(Kentucky Ag Connection, 10/6/2008)
"Liquor Barn resumes buying wine"
(Lexington Herald-Leader, 10/5/2008)
"Bayer deal means expansion of western Ky. plant"
(Lexington Herald-Leader, 10/4/2008)
"Hay Supplies Up, But Not Back to Normal"
(Kentucky Ag Connection, 10/3/2008)
"Kentucky Beef Conference Focus is Planning for Tomorrow's Markets"
(Kentucky Ag Connection, 10/3/2008)
"Ky liquor retailer resumes local wine purchases"
(Lexington Herald-Leader, 10/4/2008)
"Kentucky Proud Search Engine Makes It Easy to Find Favorite Food Products"
(Kentucky Ag Connection, 10/3/2008)
"Country-of-origin labeling begins this week"
(Lexington Herald-Leader, 10/2/2008)
"Liquor Barn won't cut state wine list"
(Courier-Journal, 10/2/2008)
"October in Kentucky Means Fall Farm Fun"
(Kentucky Ag Connection, 10/2/2008)
"Farmland can be saved"
(Courier-Journal, 10/1/2008)
"Liquor Barn cuts off some state wineries"
(Courier-Journal, 10/1/2008)
"FDA says changes coming in wake of critical report"
(Courier-Journal, 9/26/2008)
"The rain quit on us"
(State Journal, 9/26/2008)
"Kentucky is Spotlight State at Sunbelt Expo"
(Farm Press, 9/25/2008)
"Getting lost in Lincoln...literally: Corn maze..."
(Lexington Herald-Leader, 9/24/2008)
"Sorghum brings rich flavor to the table"
(Lexington Herald-Leader, 9/23/2008)
"Improvements to enhance UK's Livestock Disease Diagnostic Center"
(Kentucky Ag Connection, 9/15/2008)
"Enjoying a taste of the simple life"
(State Journal, 9/14/2008)
"Picked from the patch"
(State Journal, 9/10/2008)
"Celebration White from Equus Run Vineyard"
(Time.com, 2008)
"Capitol steps Farmers Market draws more than 400"
(State Journal, 8/26/2008)
"Raising and selling feathered friends"
(State Journal, 8/20/2008)
 KDA Release: "New Logo Points Kentucky Travelers to Fun and Exciting Farm Destinations"
(KDA Communications, 8/14/2008)
Governor Release: "Governor Steve Beshear's Office of Agricultural Policy will host Project Showcase at State Fair"
(Governor's Communications Office, 8/12/2008)
"Kentucky Proud"
(Bowling Green Daily News, 8/12/2008)
"A solar success"
(Lexington Herald-Leader, 8/11/2008)
"Family juggles farm, jobs"
(State Journal, 8/6/2008)
"Farmers' Markets Growing in KY"
(Kentucky Post, 8/7/2008)
First Lady Release: "Kentucky First Lady Jane Beshear Commemorates Farmers' Market Week"
(First Lady's Communications, 8/5/2008)
KDA Release: "Kentucky Proud Welcomes Save-A-Lot"
(KDA Communications, 8/5/2008)
KDA Release: "USDA Awards Grant to KDA to Identify New Markets for Sheep and Goat Products"
(KDA Communications, 8/1/2008)
"Goats Goin' Great"
(WTVQ, Channel 36, 7/29/2008)
Press Release: "USDA Takes Action on Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling"
(USDA Office of Communications, 7/29/2008)
"At meal time, put Kentucky first"
(Couier-Journal, 7/28/2008)
Press Release: "Commissioner Farmer Invites Kentuckians to Celebrate Farmers' Market Week Aug. 2-9"
(KDA Communications, 7/28/2008)
"Don't blame farmers for higher grocery prices"
(Bowling Green Daily News, 7/28/2008)
"Local Farmers Help Consumers Buy Smart"
(WBKO, Channel 13, 7/27/2008)
"Farm usage might go up"
(Bowling Green Daily News, 7/26/2008)
"Agricultural diversity continues to unfold in Kentucky"
(Bowling Green Daily News, 7/24/2008)
"Fresh organic flowers bloom at customer's touch"
(State Journal, 7/23/2008)
Press Release: "Governor Beshear Appoints Members to the Agricultural Development Board"
(Governor's Communications Office, 7/23/2008)
Press Release: "Governor Beshear Acknowledges County Participation in Kentucky Agricultural Relief Effort"
(Governor's Communications Office, 7/23/2008)
"States balk at checking farm workers' documents"
(Lexington Herald-Leader, 7/19/2008)
"Farming heritage project receives $11 million check"
(Lexington Herald-Leader, 7/17/2008)
Political Blog: "Ag. History Center Gets $11 Million"
(WHAS, Mark Hebert, 7/16/2008)
"Farmer of the Year: Triumph over tough times"
(Glasgow Daily Times, 7/15/2008)
"Kentucky's CPH-45 program is Kentucky Proud"
(Kentucky Ag News, 7/15/2008)
"Goat's milk is on the move"
(Kentucky Ag News, 7/15/2008)
"Beekeeping by the jarful"
(State Journal, 7/11/2008)
"Slice of farm life"
(State Journal, 7/11/2008)
"Beekeeping by the jarful"
(State Journal, 7/9/2008)
"Decline of honeybees is conference topic"
(Lexington Herald-Leader, 7/8/2008)
"USDA opens conservation land for grazing"
(Lexington Herald-Leader, 7/7/2008)
"Rancho Poultry to open $43 million facility in Ky."
(Meatingplace.com, 7/2/2008)
"Chicken processor to build Marion County plant"
(Lexington Herald-Leader, 7/2/2008)
"Broadbent B&B Foods receives $412,500 from Kentucky Ag Development Board
(Business Journal, 7/1/2008)
"Kentucky Ag Development Board Approved $200,000 for Ag Council"
(US AgNet, 7/1/2008)
"Bill signing makes Kentucky Proud the state's permanent farm marketing program"
(KY Ag News On-line, 6/30/2008)
PRESS RELEASE: Kentucky Wineries Earn Six Gold Medals...
(KDA Communications, 6/30/2008)
"Barren leads the state in dairy production"
(Glasgow Daily Times, 6/27/2008)
Letter to Editor: Farmers not profiting from high food prices
(The Morehead News, 6/27/2008)
"Discover Your Wineries This Summer"
(Kentucky Post, 6/26/2008)
"The best legal drug there is"
(State Journal, 6/25/2008)
"Chaney will spearhead agritourism council"
(Bowling Green Daily News, 6/24/2008)
"Local chef Riggs top gun at seafood cookoff"
(Bowling Green Daily News, 6/23/2008)
"Festival attracts blueberry fans"
(Glasgow Daily Times, 6/22/2008)
"Pancake day is for blueberry lovers"
(Lexington Herald-leader, 6/22/2008)
PRESS RELEASE: Governor Beshear Appoints Members to Agricultural Development Board
(Governor's Communications Office, 6/20/2008)
"Mother/daughter duo raises rare Belgium Blues"
(State Journal, 6/18/2008)
"Tomatoes return to menus"
(Courier-Journal, 6/17/2008)
"Burley is just a memory now: Bourbon farmers turn their full attention to crops for Farmers Market"
(Lexington Herald-Leader, 6/16/2008)
PRESS RELEASE: Chaney, Hinton Named to Head Agritourism Council
(KDA Communications, 6/16/2008)
"New compact for rural America"
(Courier-Journal, 6/15/2008)
"Kentucky, Indiana tomatoes called safe"
(Courier-Journal, 6/14/2008)
Press Release: "Commissioner Farmer Announces Kentucky Is Not the Source of Salmonella Outbreak"
(KY Dept. of Agriculture, 6/13/2008)
"Louisville cooks up pitch for FFA convention"
(Courier-Journal, 6/13/2008)
"UK Summer Viticulture Field Day set for June 28 in Winchester"
(UK College of Agriculture, 6/13/2008)
Press Release: "Commissioner Farmer: Buy Kentucky Proud for Fresh Food You Can Serve with Confidence"
(KY Dept. of Agriculture, 6/12/2008)
"FDA still hunting source of salmonella in tomatoes"
(The New York Times, 6/11/2008)
"Fresh arugula inspires pasta dish"
(Courier-Journal, 6/11/2008)
"Animals, vegetables help fight rising prices"
(Lexington Herald-Leader, 6/6/2008)
"Get your goat - on a platter"
(Georgetown News-Graphic, 6/6/2008)
"Rising food prices affecting consumer confidence"
(UK College of Agriculture, 6/6/2008)
"UK research serves up juicy boost to grape and wine industry"
(UK College of Agriculture, 6/6/2008)
Photo Feature: "Peaches are ripening"
(Bowling Green Daily-News, 6/3/2008)
"Eggs come first, but Shaw Farm offers much more"
(Ky Ag News On-line, 5/30/2008)
"Experimental hog building composts manure for dry fertilizer"
(Ky Ag News On-line, 5/30/2008)
"Kentucky Proud Art Fair offers food and fun for the whole family"
(Kentucky Ag News, 5/30/2008)
"Conservation District announces award winners"
(The Winchester Sun, 5/28/2008)
Press Release: "Bluegrass Lamb & Goat Now USDA-inspected"
(KY Department of Agriculture, 5/28/2008)
"Hail to the harvest"
(Courier-Journal, 5/28/2008)
"Farm Bill, in Part and in Full, Wins Passage"
(New York Times, 5/23/2008)
"Congress enacts $290B farm bill over Bush veto"
(New York Times, 5/22/2008)
"Congress enacts most of farm bill over Bush veto"
(Courier-Journal, 5/22/2008)
"House Override of Farm Bill Veto Is Only the 2nd in Bush's Presidency"
(New York Times, 5/22/2008)
"House votes to override Bush's farm bill veto"
(Los Angeles Times, 5/22/2008)
"To Fix Error, House to Vote Again on Farm Bill"
(New York Times, 5/22/2008)
"Farm Bill Vetoed; Override Likely"
(New York Times, 5/21/2008)
"Local man completes Kentucky Agricultural Leadership Program"
(The Winchester Sun, 5/21/2008)
"Economist estimates how much ethanol affects food prices"
(Associated Press, 5/20/2008)
Entrepreneurial Agency of the Month: Elliott County Extension Office
(EnergizingEntrepreneurs.org, May 2008)
"Farm Fresh"
(Courier-Journal, May 2008)
"Crop subsidies switched to feeding needy as food prices rise"
(Richmond Register, 5/19/2008)
"Gassed up on sorghum?"
(Lexington Herald-Leader, 5/19/2008)
"The drive for biofuels"
(Courier-Journal, 5/19/2008)
"Tractor Day draws a crowd"
(The State Journal, 5/19/2008)
"55% favor higher cigarette tax"
(Lexington Herald-Leader, 5/15/2008)
"Defying President Bush, Senate Passes Farm Bill"
(New York Times, 5/15/2008)
"Farmers' Market opens"
(The Hancock Clarion, 5/15/2008)
"A legislative perspective"
(The Union County Advocate, 5/14/2008)
"Farm Bill Passes by Veto-Proof Margin"
(The Washington Post, 5/14/2008)
"House passes election-year farm bill"
(Lexington Herald-Leader, 5/14/2008)
"Tasting event for new market and deli" (w/video)
(The Times Leader, 5/20/2008)
"What Will Be Required of Cow Calf Producers Under the COOL Rules This September?"
(Cattle Network, 5/14/2008)
"2008 General Assembly had an eye on agriculture"
(News-Democrat & Leader, 5/13/2008)
"Corn, Soy Planting Continues Trails Last Year, Despite Good Weather"
(Kentucky Ag Connection, 5/13/2008)
"Eastern Tent Caterpillars Now Wandering, Populations Up Sharply"
(Kentucky Ag Connection, 5/13/2008)
"Farm bill conferees lambaste press, administration"
(Delta Farm Press, 5/13/2008)
"KFB Asks State's Congressional Leaders to Vote 'Yes' on Farm Bill"
(Kentucky Ag Connection, 5/13/2008)
"Kentucky Ag Finance Corp. Approves $1.3 Million in Loans"
(Kentucky Ag Connection, 5/12/2008)
"News briefs...: UK warns horse farm owners"
(Lexington Herald-Leader, 5/12/2008)
"Tent caterpillar population threatens horse farms"
(Lexington Herald-Leader, 5/11/2008)
"Farm bill has tax breaks for horses: Bush likely to veto $286 billion measure"
(Lexington Herald-Leader, 5/10/2008)
"Kentucky wheat crop rebounding"
(The Gleaner, 5/10/2008)
"Tent caterpillars worst since 2001: So far, no foal deaths from MRLS"
(Lexington Herald-Leader, 5/10/2008)
"Caterpillar populations on rise"
(Courier-Journal, 5/9/2008)
"Complex farm bill ready but faces veto"
(Lexington Herald-Leader, 5/9/2008)
Opinion: "Ethanol and food: American farmers are not causing Third World famine"
(The Gleaner, 5/9/2008)
"Another Recipe for Ethanol: Homegrown Sweet Sorghum"
(redOrbit, 5/8/2008)
"Farm Bill Details Unveiled and USDA Says Bill Not Acceptable"
(Hoosier Ag Today, 5/8/2008)
"Ky's Tobacco Payments Could Hit $359M Through 2010"
(Kentucky Post, 5/8/2008)
"Farm bill negotiators say they have agreement"
(Lexington Herald-Leader, 5/7/2008)
"Farmers markets offer food, tips"
(Courier-Journal, 5/7/2008)
"Let them eat steak!"
(Glasgow Daily Times, 5/7/2008)
"BTADD executive director calling it quits"
(The Ledger-Independent, 5/6/2008)
"Rain continues to slow corn planting progress"
(The Gleaner, 5/6/2008)
"Raising livestock does not hurt environment"
(Lexington Herald-Leader, 5/5/2008)
"Congress still struggling to finish farm bill"
(Lexington Herald-Leader, 5/2/2008)
"Farmers off and running in WC"
(Journal Enterprise, 4/30/2008)
"Fleming County students have a stable learning environment"
(Lexington Herald-Leader, 4/30/2008)
"What's happening in the schools? GCHS to Hold Plant Sale"
(Grant County News, 4/30/2008)
"Bush says farm bill would not help with rising food prices"
(Lexington Herald-Leader, 4/29/2008)
"Biorefinery plant to locate in region"
(Advocate-Messenger, 4/22/2008)
"Beshear speaks to farmers"
(Glasgow Daily Times, 4/9/2008)
"Phase I grant meeting set"
(Richmond Register, 4/9/2008)
"Consumers choosing local meat products"
(Central Kentucky News Journal, 3/22/2008)
Letter to Editor: "New farm bill would stimulate economy"
(Central Kentucky News Journal, 3/21/2008)
"Project to assist drought-stricken farms"
(Advocate-Messenger, 3/19/2008)
"Prices pin farmers"
(Glasgow Daily Times, 3/3/2008)
"Dairy meeting will focus on profitability"
(Glasgow Daily Times, 2/25/2008)
Letter to Editor: "Keep farm programs"
(The Sentinel News, 2/8/2008)
"The right stuff: Area chefs say quality of meats, vegetables, other ingredients is key factor in food flavors"
(Business First of Louisville, 2/8/2008)
"Vickie Yates Brown to lead medical center development"
(Business First, 2/8/2008)
"Senate confirms agriculture secretary"
(Lexington Herald-Leader, 1/28/2008)
"Beshear gets farm strategy proposals: Animal health, biofuels targeted"
(Courier Journal, 1/26/2008)
"Ag leaders present five-year plan to Beshear"
(The Courier-Journal, 1/25/2008)
"Beshear says little money available for agriculture plan"
(Lexington Herald-Leader, 1/25/2008)
"UK adds 13 research projects: Each gets $10,000 from president's funds"
(Lexington Herald-Leader, 1/24/2008)
"Parks Increase Kentucky Proud Spending"
(Kentucky Post, 1/23/2008)
"State Park increase spending on Kentucky farm goods"
(Lexington Herald-Leader, 1/23/2008)
"Dairy maker set to expand"
(Bowling Green Daily-News, 11/16/2007)
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