We can’t thank @SecRollins enough for choosing Kentucky as her first stop on the job! 🇺🇸 From the National Farm Machinery Show to Gallrein Farms, it was a fantastic two days showcasing the best of Kentucky agriculture. We can’t wait to have you back in the Commonwealth!
Psst! Your local farmer is planning their spring season. Signing up for a Community Supported Agriculture share ensures business for them and farm fresh goods for you! You won’t be disappointed!
🚨 Save the date! Kentucky Proud Spring CSA Week is March 4-8!
Meet your local farmer and explore Kentucky’s bounty of farm-fresh produce, meats, herbs, flowers, and more from 76+ participating Kentucky farms. More here: https://t.co/rq73xYheQh 👨🌾
Farmers’ markets are still open for business! Here’s just a few items I picked up at my local winter market this morning. #SupportLocalFarms#KYProudFarmersMarket
@KYAgCommish when we tell him it’s the last day of @KYNFMS.
Come on out to @kyexpocenter to walk amongst the latest cutting edge equipment, products, and services that helps producers farm and get your mental and physical health screenings done in West Hall!
I’m fortunate to have represented @kentuckyag in Washington DC for the @NASDAnews Winter Policy Conference bringing together agricultural leaders from all across the nation to deliberate and take action for the best interests of America’s farm families. #UnitedWeThrive
Today, Kentucky Chamber President and CEO @AshliWatts, Senior Vice President of Public Affairs @KateShanksKY, and Manager of Public Affairs @Jhughes_ky met with @KYAgCommish Jonathan Shell to discuss priorities to advance the Commonwealth's agriculture industry!
#KentuckyBacon! Americans consume on average 18 pounds of bacon per year! I can almost guarantee my annual consumption is double that but, who’s counting?
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.@TysonFoods is making investments that will have major impacts on the Kentucky agriculture industry. Yesterday, I participated in the ribbon cutting and tour at their newest bacon processing facility in Bowling Green. #kentuckylovesbacon
Excellent move for #KentuckyAg. Serving as a Representative and Vice Chair of the House Appropriations and Revenue Committee, along with being a lifelong farmer, Reed will serve Kentucky farm families well while leading the charge in economic development through KOAP. 👏🏽
“I am truly blessed and excited to join @KYAgCommish and the KDA as the new Director of Kentucky Office of Agricultural Policy. For two decades, KOAP has developed a culture of helping farmers diversify their operations to provide food, fiber, and shelter for us all. Commissioner Shell’s passion for agriculture is second to none, and I’m honored to be a part of this great legacy of living to serve.” - @BrandonReed4KY https://t.co/UrEy4sIN6G
JUST IN: @MissAmericaKY was tasked with speaking :30 sec on nutrition at the Miss America 2024 Competition and chose to use that time to talk about Kentucky agriculture, the Kentucky Proud program, and discussing the importance of agriculture and it’s role in overall nutrition! Thank you, Miss Kentucky!
Remember, supporting local is easy as 1-2-3.
1 - Send your local cattleman or woman a message saying “whatcha got?” 👨🏽🌾
2 - Head to the farm or meet halfway and fill up the cooler. 🥩
3 - Come home and restock the freezer with the goods. 👍🏼
I'm proud to ring in the new year and be sworn in as Kentucky's 36th Commissioner of Agriculture.
I'm honored by the opportunity to serve our state as Ag Commissioner and I'm ready to get to work fighting for our farm families and our Kentucky values. https://t.co/ubl9tVGyAU