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Ag Career Profile - Josh Mitcham, Artist & Ag-Educator
Ag Career Profile - Josh Mitcham, Artist & Ag-Educator

Josh Mitcham is an agri-tourism owner, artist, and musician that owns Jericho Woods, BigHead Studios, and The Randall Barn. He's been playing music professionally since 1999 and working as a professional artist and painter since 2008.

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Ag CareersGuest UserApril 20, 2023
Water Quality and the Role of Agriculture
Water Quality and the Role of Agriculture

For decades, environmental experts, government agencies, and concerned citizen groups have been hearing about and monitoring an area in the Gulf of Mexico that has come to be known as the Hypoxia Zone.

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Conservation, Challenges, Natural Resources, SustainabilityGuest UserApril 20, 2023Water
Kentucky Cattle Industry Weathering Low Inventory
Kentucky Cattle Industry Weathering Low Inventory

University of Kentucky (UK) College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Extension Professor Kenny Burdine said many factors have caused the decline in the number of cattle here and throughout the country.

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Beef, LivestockGuest UserApril 20, 2023beef, Livestock
Mining for Apples
Mining for Apples

In an area of the state known more for its storied coal industry than agriculture, a group of former coal miners have taken a reclaimed surface mine and turned it into the largest apple orchard in Kentucky.

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Crops, Produce & Specialty CropsGuest UserApril 20, 2023
Kentucky’s Top Equine Sites Double as Travel Attractions
Kentucky’s Top Equine Sites Double as Travel Attractions

Even for those who have lived in the commonwealth for years, there are endless opportunities for new travel and entertainment experiences connected to Kentucky’s No. 1 tourism attraction: horses.

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HorsesGuest UserApril 20, 2023horses
Ashley Osborne: Extension Specialist for 4-H Youth Development
Ashley Osborne: Extension Specialist for 4-H Youth Development

Ashley Osborne is the Extension Specialist for 4-H Youth Development and has been for the past 7 years.

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Ag CareersGuest UserApril 18, 2023
McDonald's Celebrates $379 Million Commitment to Kentucky Agriculture
McDonald's Celebrates $379 Million Commitment to Kentucky Agriculture

In honor of National Agriculture Week, local McDonald’s franchisees, Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles, and local suppliers gathered Wednesday at a Frankfort McDonald’s restaurant to recognize the quality Kentucky ingredients that end up on McDonald’s menu.

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Beef, Food, Poultry, AgBusinessGuest UserApril 10, 2023farm bill, poultry, beef
Commissioner Quarles Applauds Passage of Bill That Modernizes Veterinary Care in Kentucky
Commissioner Quarles Applauds Passage of Bill That Modernizes Veterinary Care in Kentucky

HB 167 was signed into law on March 24.

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PolicyGuest UserApril 10, 2023Livestock, Animal Science, Vet, Animal Welfare
This Kentucky Company Finds Multiple Uses for their High-Purity Alcohol
This Kentucky Company Finds Multiple Uses for their High-Purity Alcohol

The “I” states, like Illinois and Idaho, are known for growing corn and turning it into ethanol.
However, there is a plant in Kentucky doing that too, and it has found a number of different uses for its high-purity alcohol.

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Corn, Crops, AgBusinessGuest UserApril 9, 2023
Alex Campbell: Assistant Farm/Finance Manager, Long Vue Farms
Alex Campbell: Assistant Farm/Finance Manager, Long Vue Farms

Alex Campbell is the Assistant Farm and Finance Manager at Long Vue Farms. Learn what she has to say about making an impact in agriculture and how she made her own!

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Ag CareersGuest UserMarch 31, 2023
Crystal Renfro: Executive Director, Kentucky Association of Conservation Districts
Crystal Renfro: Executive Director, Kentucky Association of Conservation Districts

Crystal Renfro is the Executive Director of the Kentucky Association of Conservation Districts. Learn about her journey through the world of agriculture as she developed her career and increased her love for the industry.

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Ag CareersGuest UserMarch 30, 2023WomeninAg
Sheila Phillips, Owner/Veterinarian, Green Pastures Veterinary Services
Sheila Phillips, Owner/Veterinarian, Green Pastures Veterinary Services

Sheila Phillips is the Owner and Veterinarian at Green Pastures Veterinarian Services. She’s led an action-packed veterinarian and academic career in agriculture.

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Ag CareersGuest UserMarch 28, 2023WomeninAg
Sarah Coleman: Executive Director, KHC
Sarah Coleman: Executive Director, KHC

Sarah Coleman is the Executive Director of the Kentucky Horse Council. Check out her career highlights and how she fell in love with horses and Kentucky.

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Ag CareersGuest UserMarch 27, 2023WomeninAg
Laura Knoth: Leading Kentucky's Corn and Wheat Sectors
Laura Knoth: Leading Kentucky's Corn and Wheat Sectors

Laura Knoth serves as the Executive Director for the Kentucky Corn Growers and the Kentucky Small Grain Growers.

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Ag Careers, Farm Leaders, Forage and GrainsGuest UserMarch 24, 2023WomeninAg
Can You Support Local Farmers through Fast Food?
Can You Support Local Farmers through Fast Food?

I ran into a friend tonight while getting dinner, which reminded me that I should post something about fast food.

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FoodJennifer ElwellMarch 24, 2023Local Food
Nikki Whitaker, Director of Operations & Policy, KCA
Nikki Whitaker, Director of Operations & Policy, KCA

Nikki Whitaker serves as the Director of Operations and Policy at the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association. Learn more about her career involving agricultural communications.

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Ag Careers, Farm LeadersGuest UserMarch 23, 2023WomeninAg
Natalie Gupton & Sharon Denney, USDA & AgSafe
Natalie Gupton & Sharon Denney, USDA & AgSafe

Discover this mom-daughter team that’s keeping agriculture in the family!

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Ag Careers, Farm LeadersGuest UserMarch 22, 2023WomeninAg
Mandy Bryant, Long Vue Farms
Mandy Bryant, Long Vue Farms

Learn about Mandy Bryant and how her life has been shaped by owning her family farm.

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FarmersGuest UserMarch 21, 2023WomeninAg, Todd
Alana Baker Dunn, River Bend Farms
Alana Baker Dunn, River Bend Farms

Learn about Alana and how she believes others can make an impact in agriculture.

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FarmersGuest UserMarch 20, 2023WomeninAg, Trigg
Sharon Spencer: Kentucky Department of Agriculture, Division Director
Sharon Spencer: Kentucky Department of Agriculture, Division Director

Hear from Sharon Spencer and what she has to say about making in impact in agriculture!

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Ag Careers, Farm LeadersGuest UserMarch 15, 2023WomeninAg
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