FRANKFORT, Kentucky, July 20 -- The Kentucky Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Leopold Conservation Award honors environmental improvement * * * Whispering Hills Farm of Lawrenceburg is the recipient of the 2024 Kentucky Leopold Conservation Award. The award honors farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners who go above and beyond in the management of soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitat on working land. "Farmers are some of the nation's best conse  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, July 20 -- The Kentucky Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approved $3,527,748 for agricultural diversification and rural development projects across the Commonwealth at its monthly board meeting. "Today's grant approvals will serve to enhance tomorrow's agricultural success," said Commissioner of Agriculture and board chair Jonathan Shell. "The grant projects approved by the Kentucky Agricultural Develo  more