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May 17, 2019 - Statement From Kentucky Farm Bureau President Mark Haney on Trade and Tariffs
May 17, 2019
May 17, 2019 - Statement From Kentucky Farm Bureau President Mark Haney on Trade and Tariffs

In addition to being resourceful, hard-working and persistent, our nation’s farmers have been very patient. We have endured continued drops in net farm income, a host of natural disasters, and some of the most volatile commodity markets experienced in decades. 

Across Kentucky Promo May 20, 2019 - May 24, 2019
May 16, 2019
Across Kentucky Promo May 20, 2019 - May 24, 2019

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Across Kentucky - May 24, 2019
May 16, 2019
Across Kentucky - May 24, 2019

AT&T Kentucky President Hood Harris says they are continuing to expand broadband across the rural parts of the state.  Harris provides an update on the efforts, talks about how it is improving communications and where the work will progress in the future.

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Across Kentucky - May 23, 2019
May 16, 2019
Across Kentucky - May 23, 2019

The latest Feeding America Map the Meal Gap shows hunger is a widespread problem across the state.  Feeding Kentucky Director Tamara Sandberg talks about the latest results, where the problems are, and how donations help make a dent in hunger.

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Across Kentucky - May 22, 2019
May 16, 2019
Across Kentucky - May 22, 2019

Kentucky Farm Bureau will work with teachers across the state to teach them about agriculture and how that connects to the classroom.  Farm Bureau Ag In The Classroom Director Scott Christmas talks about the program, what is taught, where the sessions are held and other details.

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Across Kentucky - May 21, 2019
May 16, 2019
Across Kentucky - May 21, 2019

The Kentucky Natural Resource Conservation Service is welcoming new state director Greg Stone.  Host Alan Watts talks with Stone about his background, what he plans to do to help Kentucky farmers in their conservation efforts and other details.

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Across Kentucky - May 20, 2019
May 16, 2019
Across Kentucky - May 20, 2019

Kentucky voters head to the polls Tuesday to select a number of statewide candidates who will run for office in the November General Election.  Kentucky Farm Bureau President Mark Haney says it is important for people to know the issues and the candidates, and to go vote.

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Down the Backroads: Teachers Make Such a Difference in Our Lives
May 9, 2019
Down the Backroads: Teachers Make Such a Difference in Our Lives

I’m not sure if this is an age thing or not, but it seems to me that the older I get the more I reflect on the past, taking in all the moments and memories that have guided me to where I am today as a person, a husband, a father, a soon-to-be grandfather, and a communicator.

Forestry Industry Provides Value-Added Opportunities
May 9, 2019
Forestry Industry Provides Value-Added Opportunities

When thinking of Kentucky agriculture, many crops could come to mind including corn, soybeans, wheat, and tobacco, to name a few.  But timber may not often be thought of as a crop. 

Kentucky Hemp Forum: State and national leaders discuss the possibilities of this "new" crop
May 9, 2019
Kentucky Hemp Forum:  State and national leaders discuss the possibilities of this "new" crop

The 2014 Farm Bill paved the way for hemp production on a research level in this country after a long hiatus partially due to its placement on the Controlled Substance list in 1970. The 2018 Farm Bill took away legal obstacles, allowing it to once again become an agricultural commodity.