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Across Kentucky - June 27, 2018
June 21, 2018
Across Kentucky - June 27, 2018

Wheat harvest is winding down in some parts of Kentucky, but still in full swing in other parts.  On today’s show host Alan Watts takes you inside a combine to meet farmer Brandon Hunt to talk about the combine he is operating, how the wheat harvest is turning out and his passion for agriculture.

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Across Kentucky - June 26, 2018
June 21, 2018
Across Kentucky - June 26, 2018

Members of the National Association of Farm Broadcasting are not only learning about trade issues this week in China, they are also seeing Chinese agriculture first hand.  Former Secretary of Agriculture John Block, who served under President Ronald Reagan, says the group he is leading may be surprised by the progressive nature of Chinese Agriculture.

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Across Kentucky - June 25, 2018
June 21, 2018
Across Kentucky - June 25, 2018

A group of farm broadcasters and national agriculture leaders are in China this week to learn about Chinese agriculture.  Former Secretary of Agriculture John Block, who is leading the delegation, tells host Alan Watts trade will be a prime topic of discussion.

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2018 KFB Roadside Farm Market Tour Agenda
June 14, 2018
2018 KFB Roadside Farm Market Tour Agenda
Across Kentucky Promo - June 18, 2018 - June 22, 2018
June 13, 2018
Across Kentucky Promo - June 18, 2018 - June 22, 2018

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Across Kentucky - June 22, 2018
June 13, 2018
Across Kentucky - June 22, 2018

Virginia Lane Scholarship recipient Lauren Spencer is getting her first taste of farming and agriculture in the Bluegrass State.  After meeting Spencer on Wednesday’s show, today we learn more about her cut flower business and how her business is being received by fellow students and farmers.

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Across Kentucky - June 21, 2018
June 13, 2018
Across Kentucky - June 21, 2018

The Kentucky State Fair is introducing a new partnership that will help more state residents enter their exhibits this year.  Vice President of Communications Amanda Storment talks about the categories and the partnership with the Kentucky Department of Agriculture and U.K. Extension to create four drop-off sites in Eastern and Western Kentucky.

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Across Kentucky - June 20, 2018
June 13, 2018
Across Kentucky - June 20, 2018

A California native is enjoying the farm life in Kentucky while she continues her studies at the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture.  Virginia Lane Scholarship recipient Lauren Spencer talks with host Alan Watts about winning the scholarship and her growing business.

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Across Kentucky - June 19, 2018
June 13, 2018
Across Kentucky - June 19, 2018

One of the first people to ever see Triple Crown winner Justify remembers the gleam in his eye as he took his first breath.  On this edition of the show host Alan Watts talks with Kentucky Department of Agriculture employee Richard Nolan, who was overseeing the breeding operation at Glenwood Farm when Justify was born.

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Across Kentucky - June 18. 2018
June 13, 2018
Across Kentucky - June 18. 2018

With wheat harvest underway across Kentucky, initial reports indicate the crop is looking pretty good.  Steven Locke with Siemer Milling Company talks with host Alan Watts about the quality of the wheat, the price outlook and some foods made with Kentucky wheat.

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