Kentucky students encouraged to apply for 2026 Kentucky Ag Athletes of the Year
Kentucky student-athletes who are involved in agriculture are invited to apply for one of six scholarships and recognition as a 2026 Kentucky Ag Athlete of the Year.
Kentucky Department of Agriculture awards three Kentucky school districts for purchasing Kentucky food products
This October, National Farm to School Month, three Kentucky school systems are being awarded for their dedication to purchasing and using locally grown produce and proteins.
Boyle County Schools hosts petting zoo, burger competition during All In for Ag Education Week
Several schools in the Boyle County school district hosted special events on Sept. 15 for All In for Ag Education Week.
Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell on the importance of All In for Ag Education Week
Kentucky’s second statewide Agriculture Education Week will be more than teaching students where their food, fuel, and fiber come from. Like the first All In for Ag Education Week last spring, the fall version will also introduce them to career opportunities that agriculture offers and will seek to inspire them to be a part of its future.
Kentucky students display agriculture skills during School Garden Salsa Challenge
Students from across the Commonwealth gathered at the Kentucky State Fair on Aug. 18 to compete in the first-ever School Garden Salsa Challenge.
KDE leaders discuss Senate Bill 181 implementation during Superintendents Webcast
Leaders with the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) provided insight into Senate Bill 181, legislation passed in 2025 that governs how school district employees and volunteers can communicate with students, during the Superintendents Webcast on July 15.
Kentucky Department of Agriculture announces winners of 2025 Poster and Essay Contest
Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell has announced the winners of the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s (KDA’s) annual Poster and Essay Contest. The theme of the contest, "Kentucky Agriculture Makes Me Proud," allowed contestants to illustrate, in words and art, their pride in Kentucky agriculture.
Lt. Governor, Agriculture Commissioner and Education Commissioner announce Agriculture Education Week
In a bipartisan announcement, Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman, Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell and Commissioner of Education Robbie Fletcher announced that March 17-21, 2025, will be the first statewide Agriculture Education Week in Kentucky. Gov. Andy Beshear will sign a proclamation that week to officially mark this historic event.
Kentucky Department of Agriculture, USDA sponsor new FFA food service project
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) has been awarded $667,700 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA's) Food and Nutrition Service for a unique food service project involving high school Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapters.
Kentucky student-athletes invited to apply for 2023 Ag Athlete of the Year scholarship
Kentucky student-athletes who are involved in agriculture are invited to apply for one of six scholarships and recognition as a 2023 Kentucky Ag Athlete of the Year.