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Across Kentucky - June 1, 2018
May 23, 2018
Across Kentucky - June 1, 2018

A new Pulaski County Kentucky Farm Bureau Roadside farm market, that began as a childhood project, is continuing to grow each year.  Mark and Sara Burnett own and operate Burnett Farms near Somerset.  Sarah talks about the market, it’s origin and growth, the community response and where the market is located.

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Across Kentucky - May 31, 2018
May 23, 2018
Across Kentucky - May 31, 2018

Yard sale fans from across the country will be in Kentucky this weekend for the 400 mile yard sale along US 68-80.  Coordinator Debbie Spencer, with We Make Things Happen, talks about the sale, the communities along the route, finding unique yard sale items and what the event means to the communities involved.

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Across Kentucky - May 30, 2018
May 23, 2018
Across Kentucky - May 30, 2018

A Calloway county farm wife and her husband are enjoying a successful career in farming after taking the plunge sixteen years ago to make their start.  Shea Lowe talks about the farm that she and her husband, Scott, own and operate, what it means to her and how the farm is impacting their family.

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Across Kentucky - May 29, 2018
May 23, 2018
Across Kentucky - May 29, 2018

A Christian County farmer was among those who were on an Honor Flight Bluegrass trip last year.  Bill Lester talks about his trip, what they did, what it meant for him to go and recalls some of the special times with his fellow veterans. 

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Across Kentucky - May 28, 2018
May 23, 2018
Across Kentucky - May 28, 2018

On this Memorial Day edition of Across Kentucky we learn about an unique project that will take sixty one World War II veterans to Washington DC for a special D-Day celebration.  Honor Flight Bluegrass Chairman, Cletus Evans, talks about this memorable trip and what the veterans will be doing while in the nation’s capitol

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Introducing AgLand at the Kentucky State Fair
May 22, 2018
Introducing AgLand at the Kentucky State Fair

Kentucky State Fair visitors will have the opportunity to explore all aspects of Kentucky Agriculture this year at AgLand. This family-friendly, interactive agriculture space will showcase over a dozen of Kentucky's commodity groups, allow hands on experience with the Discovery Farm and farm machinery, and much more. 

Statement From President Mark Haney on the 2018 Farm Bill
May 19, 2018
Statement From President Mark Haney on the 2018 Farm Bill

I can’t overemphasize the importance of the Farm Bill to Kentucky farm families and rural communities. It truly is the single most important piece of legislation related to agriculture. The failure to pass the bill in the House, while disappointing, should be viewed as an opportunity to work harder, speak louder, and advocate more often to see this bill through to passage and ultimately law.

Across Kentucky Promo May 21, 2018 - May 25, 2018
May 17, 2018
Across Kentucky Promo May 21, 2018 - May 25, 2018

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Across Kentucky - May 25, 2018
May 17, 2018
Across Kentucky - May 25, 2018

The Kentucky Parks system will continue to undergo major renovations thanks to $20 million in funding in the state budget that was passed in April. Parks Commissioner Donnie Holland talks about the improvements, the effects on the number of visitors at state parks and how that is affecting the bottom line.

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Across Kentucky - May 24, 2018
May 17, 2018
Across Kentucky - May 24, 2018

A national organization that was just formed in January is working to inform the American public about the role of NAFTA and the importance of a properly vetted trade agreement. Kevin Lawlor with Americans for Farmers and Families talks about the organization, their mission and how people can become involved with the efforts.

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