Success Stories

• 05

  January

  Master Cattlemen

  According to the 2023 state Agriculture overview published by the National AgricultureStatistics Service, Kentucky is home to over 1.8 million head of cows and calves. This sector of the Ag industry i...

  
  

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• 04

  October

  Pumpkin Production

  Pumpkin production in Kentucky has gradually increased over the past several years. This increase is due largely to producers transitioning from other crops, farm diversification, and agritourism venu...

  
  

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• 25

  June

  Farmer's Market

  Edmonton is the seat of Metcalfe County and has only two small grocery stores selling fresh produce. The produce on offer at the groceries is often poor in quality, limited variety, and costly. The M...

  
  

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• 25

  June

  Tobacco GAP

  The Mammoth Cave Area has historically been at the top in tobacco production in KY. Agents from Allen, Barren, Hart, Metcalfe and Monroe Counties cooperated to host a regional Tobacco GAP Training. To...

  
  

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