Kentucky Department of Agriculture

05/29/2026

🚨📣 DEADLINE TODAY! 📣🚨

Kentucky superintendents — TODAY is the final day to submit your District Coordinator for The Congress and the 2026–2027 All In for Ag Education Weeks!

On July 10, one representative from each of Kentucky’s 171 districts will gather in Frankfort for a one-day professional development focused on collaboration, communication, and agriculture education leadership across the Commonwealth.

💡 Want to learn more about The Congress?
View the one-pager here: https://bit.ly/DistrictCoordinatorCongress

👀 Need to see if your district already has a coordinator?
Check the LIVE list here: https://bit.ly/AgEdWeekDistrictCoordinator

This opportunity is provided by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, the Lt. Governor’s Office, and the Kentucky Department of Education with partners Farm Credit Mid-America and Kentucky Farm Bureau.

05/29/2026

Nothing says May in Kentucky like fresh, juicy, and bright red strawberries!
Celebrate the sweet taste of Strawberry Month while supporting local farmers across the Commonwealth. From farm markets to family recipes, strawberries help bring fresh flavor to kitchens and communities across Kentucky each spring.

05/28/2026

Happy National Hamburger Day! 🍔 Today is a great reminder to support Kentucky cattle producers and enjoy the quality beef raised right here in the Commonwealth. Whether you’re grilling at home or dining local, thank you for supporting Kentucky agriculture and the farm families who help feed our communities.

05/27/2026

The University of Kentucky’s new Martin-Gatton Agricultural Sciences Building represents a major investment in the future of Kentucky agriculture and the next generation of industry leaders.

The new $60 million facility brings classrooms, advising, collaboration spaces, and student support services together under one roof to help prepare students for careers that will strengthen agriculture across the Commonwealth.

Executive Director Brandon Reed joined university and state leaders for the ribbon-cutting celebration marking this major milestone for agricultural education in Kentucky.

05/25/2026

The Kentucky Department of Agriculture honors and remembers the brave servicemen and women who gave their lives in service to our nation.

This Memorial Day, we pause to reflect on their courage, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication to protecting the freedoms we enjoy every day. We are deeply grateful for those who made the ultimate sacrifice and for the families who continue to carry their legacy forward.

May we never forget their service to our country.

05/24/2026

Autonomous technology is changing the future of farming in Kentucky. At Affinity Farms in Nelson County, eighth-generation farmer Quint Pottinger became the first farmer in Kentucky to plant an entire crop using a driverless tractor, joining fewer than 50 farms nationwide using the technology at the farm level.

By pairing smaller equipment with autonomous technology, Pottinger is cutting equipment costs, improving efficiency, and showing how innovation can help strengthen the future of Kentucky agriculture.

Read more about how this Kentucky farm is leading the way in ag innovation in the latest Ag News feature story:

Last year, Quint Pottinger sold two big-frame 8000‑series John Deere tractors and two 40‑foot planters that were costing him $100,000 a year in interest. Pottinger replaced the expensive equipment with one modest 130‑horsepower tractor pulling a 20-foot planter. Using autonomous technology, Af...

05/20/2026

May is Beef Month in Kentucky!

The top five Kentucky counties for number of beef cattle are:
Barren
Pulaski
Madison
Breckinridge
Bourbon

Thank you to the hardworking farm families who help provide high-quality Kentucky beef year-round.

05/16/2026

Kentucky’s small and mid-size meat processors play a vital role in strengthening local food systems, supporting livestock producers, and creating opportunities in rural communities. Through advocacy, workforce development, and hands-on training programs, the Kentucky Association of Meat Processors is helping give these businesses a stronger voice across the Commonwealth.

Read more about how KAMP is supporting Kentucky processors in the latest Ag News feature story:

FRANKFORT - One of the purposes of the Kentucky Association of Meat Processors (KAMP) is to provide “a voice for small to mid-size processors at state and federal level,” said Executive Director Jennifer Hardin.

05/14/2026

We’re excited to welcome our 2026 Summer Interns to the team at the Kentucky Department of Agriculture!

This group of 13 students will be working alongside our staff throughout the summer, gaining hands-on experience while helping advance initiatives across the Commonwealth. Keep an eye out for intern spotlights, events, and projects in the weeks ahead. Welcome to KDA!

05/12/2026