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• More than $3.6 million in Agricultural Development Funds Awarded
  Friday, November 16, 2012
  Agricultural Development Board invests in 12 agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth
• More than $3.6 million in Agricultural Development Funds Awarded
  Friday, August 24, 2012
  Agricultural Development Board invests in 50 agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth
• More than $2.6 million in Agricultural Development Funds Awarded
  Friday, July 20, 2012
  Agricultural Development Board invests in 26 agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth
• Agricultural Grants & Loans Approved
  Monday, June 18, 2012
  Nearly $5 million invested across the Commonwealth
• Agricultural Development Funds Awarded
  Wednesday, May 23, 2012
  Agricultural Development Board invests more than $1.6 million in agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth
• Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation Approves More Than $1 Million in Loans
  Thursday, May 17, 2012
• Agricultural Development Funds Awarded
  Friday, April 20, 2012
  Agricultural Development Board invests more than $1.3 million in agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth
• Agricultural Finance Loans Approved
  Wednesday, April 11, 2012
  Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation approves more than $400,000 in loans
• Agricultural Development Funds Awarded
  Friday, March 16, 2012
  Agricultural Development Board invests more than $660,000 in agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth
• Agricultural Finance Loans Approved
  Monday, March 05, 2012
  Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation Approves More Than $2,000,000 in Loans
• Agricultural Development Funds Awarded
  Monday, February 27, 2012
  Agricultural Development Board invests more than $675,000 in agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth
• Agricultural Finance Loans Approved in Three Counties
  Friday, February 03, 2012
  Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation Approves Quarter Million in Loans
• More than $750,000 in Agricultural Development Funds Awarded
  Friday, January 20, 2012
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board (KADB), chaired by Governor Steve Beshear, today approved $755,037 in 17 agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth during its January board meeting held at the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce.
• More than $1.1 Million in Agricultural Development Funds Awarded
  Friday, January 20, 2012
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board (KADB), chaired by Governor Steve Beshear, today approved $1,199,676 in 10 agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth during its December board meeting held at the Salato Wildlife Education Center.
• Agricultural Finance Loans Approved in Four Counties
  Friday, December 02, 2011
  Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation Approves More Than $1.6 Million in Loans
• More than $1.6 Million in Agricultural Development Funds Awarded
  Thursday, November 17, 2011
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board (KADB), chaired by Governor Steve Beshear, today approved $1,617,203 in 18 agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth.
• More than $2 Million in Agricultural Development Funds Awarded
  Wednesday, October 19, 2011
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board (KADB), chaired by Governor Steve Beshear, today approved $2,046,547 in 19 agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth during its October board meeting held at General Butler State Park.
• Agricultural Finance Loans Approved
  Friday, October 14, 2011
  Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation Approves More Than $400,000 in Loans
• More than $800,000 in Agricultural Development Funds Awarded
  Friday, September 09, 2011
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board (KADB), chaired by Governor Steve Beshear, today approved $834,563 in 16 agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth during its August board meeting held at the University of Kentucky’s E.S. Good Barn.
• MORE THAN $3 MILLION IN AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT FUNDS AWARDED
  Monday, August 22, 2011
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board (KADB), chaired by Governor Steve Beshear, today approved $3,049,850 in 24 agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth during its August board meeting held at the Kentucky Exposition Center, during the Kentucky State Fair.
• Agricultural Grants & Loans Approved
  Friday, July 22, 2011
  More than $4 million invested across the Commonwealth
• More than $4.5 Million in Agricultural Development Funds Awarded
  Friday, June 17, 2011
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board (KADB), chaired by Governor Steve Beshear, today approved $4,522,098 in 30 agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth during its June board meeting held at the Franklin County Cooperative Extension Office.
• Agricultural Finance Loans Approved
  Friday, June 03, 2011
  Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation approves more than $140,000 in loans.
• More than $1.6 Million in Agricultural Development Funds Awarded
  Monday, May 23, 2011
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board (KADB), chaired by Governor Steve Beshear, today approved $1,667,240 in 18 agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth during its May board meeting held at the University of Kentucky Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory.
• Agricultural Finance Loans Approved
  Monday, May 16, 2011
  Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation Approves More Than $200,000 in Loans
• Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund Forums Announced
  Thursday, April 21, 2011
  Governor Steve Beshear’s Office of Agricultural Policy announced a series of forums to gain input in the future use of the Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund (KADF) to continue strengthening Kentucky’s agricultural economy.
• Agricultural Finance Loans Approved
  Friday, April 15, 2011
  Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation Approves More Than $700,000 in Loans
• More than $2.3 Million in Agricultural Development Funds Awarded
  Friday, April 15, 2011
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board (KADB), chaired by Gov. Steve Beshear, today approved $2,369,393 in 11 agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth during its April board meeting
• Agricultural Development Funds Awarded
  Friday, January 14, 2011
  Agricultural Development Board invests more than $1.4 million in agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth
• Farmer Incentives to Go Green in 2011
  Friday, January 14, 2011
  On-farm Energy Efficiency & Production ARRA Incentives Application Available
• Agricultural Development Funds Invested: Policy, program changes made for 2011
  Friday, December 17, 2010
  Agricultural Development Funds invested in diversification projects across the Commonwealth.
• Agricultural Finance Loans Approved
  Friday, December 03, 2010
  Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation Approves More Than $143,000 in Loans
• Agricultural Finance Loans Approved
  Monday, November 22, 2010
  Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation approves more than $556,000 in loans.
• Agricultural Development Funds Awarded
  Monday, November 22, 2010
  Agricultural Development Board invests more than $9 million in agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth
• Agricultural Development Funds Awarded
  Monday, October 18, 2010
  Agricultural Development Board invests more than $1.8 million in agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth
• Agricultural Finance Loans Approved
  Friday, October 01, 2010
  Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation Approves More Than $315,000 in Loans
• Agricultural Development Funds Awarded
  Friday, September 17, 2010
  Agricultural Development Board invests more than $2.8 million in agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth
• Agricultural Development Funds Awarded
  Monday, August 23, 2010
  Agricultural Development Board invests more than $3.6 million in agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth
• Op-Ed: One Accord, One Voice
  Thursday, July 29, 2010
  To commemorate the efforts of the last decade, a seven minute video was developed to show where we started and how far we have come with Agricultural Development Fund investments and the diversification of Kentucky agriculture.
• Agricultural Finance Loans Approved
  Monday, July 26, 2010
  Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation Approves More Than $492,320 in Loans
• Agricultural Development Funds Awarded
  Monday, July 26, 2010
  Agricultural Development Board invests more than $2 million in agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth at their July meeting.
• Agricultural Development Funds Awarded
  Friday, June 18, 2010
  Agricultural Development Board invests more than $1.9 million in agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth
• Murray State University Awarded Multi-County Agri-Energy Grant
  Friday, May 21, 2010
  Agricultural Development Board Invests $54,000 in AgBioworks Initiative
• Commonwealth Agri-Energy Awarded Multi-County Agri-Energy Grant
  Friday, May 21, 2010
  Agricultural Development Board Invests $215,000 in Energy Savings Project
• Agricultural Development Funds Awarded
  Friday, May 21, 2010
  Agricultural Development Board invests more than $1.7 million in agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth
• Agricultural Finance Loans Approved
  Friday, May 07, 2010
  Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation Approves More Than $300,000 in Loans
• Op-Ed: Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund's 10-Year Anniversary
  Monday, April 26, 2010
  April 26, 2010 marks the 10th anniversary of the signing of the legislation (HB 611) that created Kentucky's historic agricultural diversification effort.
• Ag Finance Board Announces DEAL for Farmers
  Friday, April 23, 2010
  Loans Available for Agri-entrepreneurs
• Agricultural Business Development Awarded Grant
  Friday, April 23, 2010
  Agricultural Development Board Invests $310,000 in statewide agribusiness assistance provide
• Agricultural Development Funds Awarded
  Friday, April 16, 2010
  Agricultural Development Board invests more than $770,000 in agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth
• Agricultural Finance Loans Approved
  Thursday, April 15, 2010
  Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation Approves More Than Half Million in Loans
• Agricultural Finance Loans Approved
  Thursday, March 18, 2010
  Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation Approves $485,000 in Loans
• Applications Currently being Accepted for Kentucky Proud Products to be Featured at the Kentucky Experience’s Product Pavilion
  Monday, March 01, 2010
  Applications are currently available for Kentucky Proud products to be considered for resale at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. This is the first step for having products considered for resale at the Kentucky Experience’s Kentucky Proud Product Pavilion during the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.
• Farmer Incentives to Go Green in 2010
  Thursday, February 18, 2010
  On-farm Energy Efficiency & Production ARRA Incentives Application Available
• Agricultural Development Funds Awarded
  Monday, February 15, 2010
  Agricultural Development Board invests more than $1.5 million in agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth
• Agricultural Development Funds Awarded
  Friday, February 05, 2010
  Agricultural Development Board invests more than $120,000 in agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth
• Ag. Development Regional Workshops Announced
  Friday, February 05, 2010
  Annual Program, Policy Changes to be Featured
• Agricultural Finance Loans Approved
  Friday, February 05, 2010
  Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation Approves More Than $700,000 in Loans
• Agricultural Development Funds Awarded
  Monday, December 21, 2009
  Agricultural Development Board invests more than $620,000 in agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth
• Agricultural Finance Loans Approved
  Wednesday, December 16, 2009
  Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation Approves $120,000 in Loans
• Applications Now Available for Kentucky Proud Products to be Featured at the Kentucky Experience’s Product Pavilion
  Monday, December 07, 2009
  Applications are now available for Kentucky Proud products to be considered for resale at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. This is the first step for having products considered for resale at the Kentucky Experience’s Kentucky Proud Product Pavilion during the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.
• Agricultural Development Funds Awarded
  Wednesday, November 04, 2009
  Agricultural Development Board invests over $1.8 million in agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth
• ARRA Funding Available for Aquaculture Producers
  Monday, September 28, 2009
  Recovery Act funds will help producers who had high feed inputs in 2008
• Agricultural Finance Loans Approved
  Monday, September 28, 2009
  Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation Approves $534,188 in Loans
• Investments Made in Agricultural Diversification
  Friday, September 18, 2009
  Kentucky Agricultural Development Board invests over $900,000 in projects across the Commonwealth
• 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Provides Opportunity for Kentucky Proud Farmers, Producers and Artists to be Featured
  Thursday, September 10, 2009
  Kentucky Proud farmers, producers, artists, and others have a unique opportunity for their products to be featured during the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
• New Website Launched
  Friday, September 04, 2009
  New Website Launched Highlighting Agriculture’s Role in the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games and the Kentucky Experience
• Agricultural Finance Loans Approved
  Friday, September 04, 2009
  Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation Approves $248,500 in Loans
• Agricultural Development Funds Awarded
  Friday, September 04, 2009
  Agricultural Development Board invests over $3.2 million in agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth
• Investments Made in Agricultural Diversification
  Friday, May 15, 2009
  Kentucky Agricultural Development Board Invests $1,886,666 in Kentucky Agriculture
• Governor Participates in Kentucky’s First Biofuel Miscanthus Planting
  Wednesday, May 13, 2009
  Miscanthus Planting Symbolizes New Crop Opportunity for Kentucky Farmers
• KAFC Approves $157,000 in Loans
  Monday, May 11, 2009
  The Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation (KAFC), chaired by Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer, approved $157,000 in agricultural loans for projects across the Commonwealth during their Board Meeting in Frankfort, Ky.
• Fire Up the Grill - It's Beef Month
  Monday, May 11, 2009
  Governor Signs Proclamation Declaring May Beef Month in Kentucky
• Investments Made in Agricultural Diversification
  Friday, April 17, 2009
  Kentucky Agricultural Development Board Invests $439,500 in Kentucky Agriculture
• KAFC Board Approves First Applicant for New Large/Food Animal Veterinary Loan Program
  Friday, March 27, 2009
  The Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation (KAFC), chaired by Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer, approved its first applicant for the new Large/Food Animal Veterinary Loan Program.
• Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation Approves $356,044 in Loans
  Friday, March 27, 2009
  The Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation (KAFC), chaired by Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer, approved $356,044 in agricultural loans for projects across the Commonwealth during their Board Meeting on Friday, March 6 in Frankfort, Ky.
• County Cost-share Programs Change
  Tuesday, March 24, 2009
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board (KADB), chaired by Gov. Steve Beshear, approved the County Agricultural Investment Program, during their monthly board meeting on Friday, March in Frankfort, Ky.
• Farmer Incentives to Go Green
  Tuesday, March 24, 2009
  On-farm Energy Efficiency & Production Investment Area Approved
• Agricultural Development Board Approves Policy Changes
  Friday, March 20, 2009
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board (KADB), chaired by Gov. Steve Beshear, today adopted policy and program revisions intended to broaden access to diversification funds and enhance accountability, during their monthly board meeting.
• Kentucky Agricultural Development Board to Meet
  Tuesday, March 17, 2009
  --MEDIA ADVISORY--
• Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation Board Meeting
  Wednesday, March 04, 2009
  --MEDIA ADVISORY--
• Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund Regional Workshops Announced
  Thursday, February 26, 2009
  Eleven workshops scheduled across the Commonwealth
• $1,363,713 Invested in Kentucky Agricultural Diversification
  Tuesday, February 24, 2009
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, chaired by Governor Steve Beshear, approved $1,363,713 in agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth during their monthly board meeting on Friday, February 20 at Kentucky State University in Frankfort, Ky.
• Kentucky Agricultural Development Board
  Wednesday, February 18, 2009
  -- MEDIA ADVISORY --
• $494,000 from Kentucky Agricultural Development Funds Approved for Kentucky Dairy Development Council
  Friday, January 23, 2009
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, chaired by Gov. Steve Beshear, approved $494,000 in state funds for the Kentucky Dairy Development Council (KDDC) to further their efforts and to continue their support for Kentucky’s dairy industry.
• Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation Approves $1,151,520 in Loans
  Friday, January 23, 2009
  The Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation (KAFC), chaired by Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer, approved $1,151,520 in agricultural loans for projects across the Commonwealth during their Board Meeting.
• $1,331,148 Invested in Kentucky Agricultural Diversification
  Friday, January 23, 2009
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, chaired by Governor Steve Beshear, approved $1,331,148 in agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth during their monthly board meeting.
• Annual Meeting Recognizes Agricultural Leaders
  Friday, January 23, 2009
  Agricultural leaders recognized for their efforts in 2008 to the diversification of Kentucky agriculture.
• Kentucky Agricultural Development Board Considers Program Revisions Benefitting Kentucky Farmers
  Tuesday, December 23, 2008
  Last Friday, the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board (KADB) met for their monthly meeting and discussed new ideas in revising Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund (KADF) programs.
• $260,297 Invested in Kentucky Agricultural Diversification
  Tuesday, December 23, 2008
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, chaired by Governor Steve Beshear, approved $260,297 from the Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund in agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth during their monthly board meeting on Friday, December 19 in Frankfort, Ky.
• Governor Steve Beshear Proclaims November 21-27 Farm-City Week in Kentucky
  Friday, November 21, 2008
• $10,334,150 Invested in Kentucky Agricultural Diversification
  Friday, November 21, 2008
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, chaired by Governor Steve Beshear, approved $10,334,150 in agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth during their monthly board meeting on Friday, November 21 in Bowling Green, Ky.
• Evaluation Confirms Tobacco Settlement Investments Create Positive Impacts on Kentucky’s Agricultural Economy
  Friday, November 21, 2008
  An evaluation of more than $209 million in Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund (KADF) investments approved from 2001-2007...confirmed that the one-of-a-kind programs made possible through the KADF create positive impacts on Kentucky’s agricultural economy.
• Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy to Host 2009 Annual Meeting: Energizing Kentucky Agriculture
  Thursday, November 13, 2008
  The Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy (GOAP) will host the 2009 Annual Meeting: Energizing Kentucky Agriculture, which will be held Thursday, January 15 at the Lexington Convention Center in downtown Lexington.
• Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation Approves $4,790,997 in Loans
  Friday, November 07, 2008
  The Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation (KAFC), chaired by Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer, approved $4,790,997 in agricultural loans for projects across the Commonwealth.
• Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation Board Meeting
  Wednesday, November 05, 2008
  --MEDIA ADVISORY--
• $689,245 Invested in Kentucky Agricultural Diversification
  Monday, October 20, 2008
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approved $689,245 in agricultural diversification projects at their monthly board meeting.
• Kentucky Agriculture will be Showcased at Sunbelt Expo
  Wednesday, October 15, 2008
  "North America's Premiere Farm Show" Kentucky agriculture showcased at Sunbelt Expo in Moultrie, Georgia, October 13-16
• Kentucky Agricultural Development Board to Hold Meeting
  Wednesday, October 15, 2008
  --MEDIA ADVISORY--
• Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy Announces Appointments
  Wednesday, September 24, 2008
  Two GOAP announced appointments: Todd Harp, Senior Project Analyst and Jennifer Hudnall, Project Analyst.
• Kentucky Agricultural Development Board Approves $351,257 for Re-Borne, Inc.
  Wednesday, September 24, 2008
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, Chaired by Governor Steve Beshear, approved $26,257 of state funds as a grant and $325,000 of state funds as a loan for studies, equipment, and start-up costs of a production facility that will source, process, market and sell a sterile bovine colostrum-based nutrient supplement.
• $1,589,091 Invested in Kentucky Agricultural Diversification
  Monday, September 22, 2008
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, chaired by Governor Steve Beshear, approved $1,589,091 in agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth during their monthly board meeting on Friday, September 19 at Kentucky State University in Frankfort, Ky.
• Kentucky Agricultural Development Board Meeting
  Wednesday, September 17, 2008
  --MEDIA ADVISORY--
• Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation Approves $2,121,840 in Loans
  Thursday, September 11, 2008
  The Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation (KAFC) approved $2,121,840 in agricultural loans for projects across the Commonwealth during their September 5 Board Meeting.
• Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation Board Meeting
  Wednesday, September 03, 2008
  --MEDIA ADVISORY--
• Kentucky Agriculture Council Continues to Serve Kentucky Agriculture
  Monday, August 25, 2008
  On August 14, the Kentucky Agriculture Council (KAC) met in Louisville at the Kentucky State Fair to continue the process of implementing “A Pathway for Kentucky’s Agriculture and its Rural Communities: 2007-2012 Strategic Plan.”
• Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy Announces New Appointments
  Monday, August 25, 2008
  Roger Thomas, Executive Director of the Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy (GOAP) announced two new appointments to GOAP: Diane Fleming, General Counsel and Debbie Hollis, Administrative Assistant.
• $2,520,237 Invested in Kentucky Agricultural Diversification
  Monday, August 25, 2008
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, chaired by Governor Steve Beshear, approved $2,520,237 in agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth during their monthly board meeting on Friday, August 15 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky.
• Kentucky Agricultural Development Board to Meet
  Thursday, August 14, 2008
  --MEDIA ADVISORY--
• $1,494,104 Invested in Kentucky Agricultural Diversification
  Friday, July 18, 2008
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, chaired by Governor Steve Beshear, approved $1,494,104 in agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth during their monthly board meeting on Friday, July 18 at Kentucky Dam Village in Gilbertsville, Ky.
• Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation Approves $1,124,805 in Loans
  Friday, July 18, 2008
  The Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation (KAFC), chaired by Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer, approved $1,124,805 in agricultural loans for projects across the Commonwealth during their Board Meeting on Friday, July 18 in Gilbertsville, Ky.
• Kentucky Agricultural Development Board and Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation Board will Hold Joint Meeting
  Tuesday, July 15, 2008
  --MEDIA ADVISORY--
• The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board Presents $412,500 Ceremonial Check to Broadbent B & B Foods
  Wednesday, July 02, 2008
  Event recognizes Board’s investment in Lyon County business
• Trunnell’s Farm Market Presented with $100,000 Ceremonial Check
  Wednesday, July 02, 2008
  Event recognizes agricultural diversification investment in Daviess County
• The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board Approved $200,000 for the Kentucky Agricultural Council
  Friday, June 27, 2008
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, Chaired by Governor Steve Beshear, approved $200,000 of state funds distributed over a two year period to assist in the coordination, implementation, and continued development of the Strategic Plan for Agriculture.
• $1,792,955 Invested in Kentucky Agricultural Diversification
  Friday, June 27, 2008
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, chaired by Governor Steve Beshear, approved $1,792,955 in agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth during their monthly board meeting on Friday, June 27 at the Franklin County Cooperative Extension Office in Frankfort, Ky.
• Kentucky Agricultural Development Board to Hold Meeting
  Thursday, June 26, 2008
  --MEDIA ADVISORY--
• $4,108,829 Invested in Kentucky Agricultural Diversification
  Monday, May 19, 2008
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, chaired by Governor Steve Beshear, approved $4,108,829 in agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth
• Kentucky Agricultural Development Board to Hold Meeting
  Wednesday, May 14, 2008
  --MEDIA ADVISORY--
• Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation Approves $1,354,878 in Loans
  Friday, May 09, 2008
  The Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation (KAFC), chaired by Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer, approved $1,354,878 in agricultural loans.
• Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation
  Friday, May 09, 2008
  --MEDIA ADVISORY--
• $1,483,038 Invested in Kentucky Agricultural Diversification
  Wednesday, April 23, 2008
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, chaired by Governor Steve Beshear, approved $1,483,038 in agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth.
• Annual Regional Administrator Workshop Dates Announced
  Wednesday, April 23, 2008
  The Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy (GOAP) will hold Regional Administrator Workshops this May and June.
• Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy Announces New Appointments
  Thursday, April 17, 2008
  Roger Thomas, Executive Director of the Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy (GOAP) announced two new appointments to GOAP: Michael Judge, Director of Operations and Jennifer Mobbs, Compliance Specialist.
• Kentucky Agricultural Development Board Meeting
  Thursday, April 17, 2008
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board will hold its monthly Board Meeting on Friday, April 18, 2008, beginning at 10:00 a.m. eastern time.
• Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation Approves $934,813 in Loans
  Thursday, April 03, 2008
  The Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation (KAFC), chaired by Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer, approved $934,813 in agricultural loans for projects across the Commonwealth during their Board Meeting on Friday, March 21 in Frankfort, Ky.
• Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation Board Meeting
  Thursday, March 20, 2008
  The Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation will hold a Board Meeting on Friday, March 21, 2008, beginning at 10:00 a.m. eastern time in the Kentucky Department of Agriculture Conference Room in Frankfort, Ky.
• $1,279,254 Invested in Kentucky Agricultural Diversification
  Thursday, March 20, 2008
  Frankfort, Ky. -The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, chaired by Governor Steve Beshear, approved $1,279,254 in agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth during their monthly board meeting on Friday, March 14 at Kentucky State University in Frankfort, Ky.
• Kentucky Agricultural Development Board Meeting
  Thursday, March 20, 2008
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board will hold its monthly board meeting on Friday, March 14, 2008, beginning at 10:00 a.m. EDT.
• $1,110,880 Invested in Kentucky Agricultural Diversification
  Monday, February 18, 2008
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, chaired by Governor Steve Beshear, approved $1,110,880 in agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth during their monthly board meeting on Friday, February 15 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky.
• Policy Changes to Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation Programs
  Wednesday, February 13, 2008
  The Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy is announcing changes to two programs administered by the Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation (KAFC). On February 1, 2008 the KAFC Board met and approved policy updates to the Agricultural Infrastructure Loan Program and the Beginning Farmer Loan Program.
• Kentucky Agricultural Development Board Meeting
  Wednesday, February 13, 2008
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board will hold its monthly board meeting on Friday, February 15, 2008, beginning at 10:00 a.m. EST.
• Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy Appoints New Employees
  Wednesday, February 13, 2008
  Roger Thomas, Executive Director of the Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy announced three appointments to the Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy (GOAP): Dr. Jennifer McGehee Marsh, General Counsel; Cyndi Hall, Executive Assistant; and Bret Hopkins, Staff Assistant.
• Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation Board Meeting
  Wednesday, January 30, 2008
  FRANKFORT, Ky- The Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation will hold a Board Meeting on Friday, February 1, beginning at 10:00 a.m. eastern time.
• $496,850 Invested in Kentucky Agricultural Diversification
  Friday, January 18, 2008
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, chaired by Governor Steve Beshear, approved $496,850 in agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth during their monthly board meeting on Friday, January 18 at the Franklin County Cooperative Extension Office in room in Frankfort, Ky.
• Kentucky Agricultural Development Board to Hold Meeting
  Thursday, January 17, 2008
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board will hold its monthly board meeting on Friday, January 18, 2008 beginning at 10:00 a.m. EST.
• $1,279,989 Invested in Kentucky Agricultural Diversification
  Wednesday, January 16, 2008
  Frankfort, Ky. -The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, chaired by Governor Steve Beshear, approved $1,279,989 in agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth during their monthly board meeting on Thursday, December 27 in room 110 of the Capitol in Frankfort, Ky.
• Kentucky Agricultural Development Board to Hold Meeting
  Wednesday, January 16, 2008
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board will hold its monthly board meeting on Tuesday, December 18, 2007.
• $1,831,657 Invested in Kentucky Agricultural Diversification
  Wednesday, January 16, 2008
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, chaired by Governor Ernie Fletcher, approved $1,831,657 in agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth during their annual planning session on November 15 and 16 in Bowling Green, Ky.
• Kentucky Agricultural Development Board Meeting
  Wednesday, November 14, 2007
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board will hold its annual planning session on Thursday, November 15 beginning at 10:00 a.m. CST and Friday, November 16 beginning at 8:30 a.m. CST.
• $1,445,150 Invested in Kentucky Agricultural Diversification
  Wednesday, November 14, 2007
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, chaired by Governor Ernie Fletcher, approved $1,445,150 in agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth during their monthly board meeting on October 19, 2007 at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center in Covington, Ky.
• Kentucky Agricultural Development Board Meeting
  Monday, October 15, 2007
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board will hold its monthly board meeting on Friday, October 19, beginning at 8:30 a.m. The board meeting will take place at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center (Meeting Rooms 4 and 5) in Covington, Ky. The public is welcome to attend.
• $1,408,136 Invested in Kentucky Agricultural Diversification
  Thursday, October 04, 2007
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, chaired by Governor Ernie Fletcher, approved $1,408,136 in agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth during their monthly board meeting on Friday, September 28 at the University of Kentucky E.S. Good Barn in Lexington, Ky.
• “Drought Friendly” Changes Made to Model Programs
  Thursday, October 04, 2007
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board (KADB) met last Friday and approved minor changes to the County Model Programs making them more “drought friendly” to producers across the state. These changes will increase the model programs’ effectiveness due to the exceptional drought that has blanketed the Commonwealth. The KADB also approved an expedited approval process for administrative changes to county model programs that will assist in the implementation of the programs.
• Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation Board Meeting
  Wednesday, October 03, 2007
  Media Advisory
• Kentucky Agricultural Development Board Meeting
  Wednesday, September 26, 2007
  MEDIA ADVISORY
• Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation Board Meeting
  Thursday, September 06, 2007
• Kentucky Agricultural Development Board changes policies for Farmers’ Market Competitive Awards Program
  Thursday, August 30, 2007
  During the August Kentucky Agricultural Development Meeting, changes were made to policies for the Farmers’ Market Competitive Awards Program.
• KADB Approves $19,953 for the development of Kentucky’s 25 X‘25 Energy Roadmap
  Monday, August 27, 2007
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approved $19,953 in state funds to create Kentucky’s 25 X ‘25 Energy Roadmap. The University of Louisville Research Foundation is assisting the Kentucky Rural Energy Consortium in its efforts to create this strategic plan and vision.
• Governor Fletcher Thanks Task Force on the Future of Agriculture
  Tuesday, August 21, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher spoke today [8/16] at the fourth meeting of the Kentucky Agricultural Council’s Task Force on the Future of Agriculture.
• $1,423,074 Invested in Kentucky Agricultural Diversification
  Sunday, August 19, 2007
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, chaired by Governor Ernie Fletcher, approved $1,423,074 in agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth during their monthly board meeting on August 17, 2007 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky.
• 2007 GOAP Project Showcase at State Fair
  Thursday, August 16, 2007
  The Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy is presenting a Project Showcase at the 2007 Kentucky State Fair.
• Kentucky Agricultural Development Board Meeting
  Thursday, August 16, 2007
  --MEDIA ADVISORY--
• Kentucky Agricultural Development Board Approves $2,474,744 for Kentucky Beef Network, LLC
  Monday, July 23, 2007
  Kentucky Beef Network, LLC approved for $2,474,744 in state funds to continue current programs that increase producer profitability through education, on-farm management, and marketing.
• $5,553,701 Invested in Kentucky Agricultural Diversification
  Friday, July 20, 2007
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, chaired by Governor Ernie Fletcher, approved $5,553,701 in agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth.
• Katelyn’s Honey Awarded $293,850
  Thursday, July 19, 2007
  Keith Rogers, Executive Director of the Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy, and the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board were on hand today to present Katelyn’s Honey, Inc. with a ceremonial check for $293,850.
• Check Presentation at Katelyn's Honey
  Wednesday, July 18, 2007
  --MEDIA ADVISORY--
• KADB & KAFC to Hold Joint Meeting
  Wednesday, July 18, 2007
  --MEDIA ADVISORY--
• AGRICULTURE TASK FORCE TO MEET
  Tuesday, July 10, 2007
  --MEDIA ADVISORY--
• Deputy Director Leaves Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy
  Thursday, June 28, 2007
  Brian Furnish leaves after three years of leadership in the effort to diversify KY Agriculture.
• $825,716 Approved for the Kentucky Poultry Federation
  Thursday, June 28, 2007
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approved the Kentucky Poultry Federation for $825,716 in state funds.
• Hancock County Farmers’ Market Grand Opening
  Thursday, June 28, 2007
  Ceremonial check presented to the Hancock Coutny Farmers' Market at their Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting.
• Kentucky Agricultural Development Board Approves $25,000 for Kentucky Agricultural Council
  Friday, June 15, 2007
• $4,931,814 Invested in Kentucky Agricultural Diversification
  Friday, June 15, 2007
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board...approved $4,931,814 in agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth.
• Agricultural Development Board to meet
  Wednesday, June 13, 2007
  Media Advisory
• Check Presentation for the Hancock County Farmers’ Market
  Wednesday, June 13, 2007
• Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation Board to Meet
  Thursday, May 31, 2007
  Media Advisory
• Kentucky Corn Growers Association, Inc. Approved for $35,483
  Friday, May 18, 2007
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approved the Kentucky Corn Growers Association, Inc. for $35,483 in state funds to assist in the funding of a coordinator to oversee and coordinate and educational program for grain producers across the state.
• Kentucky Entrepreneurial Coaches Institute Approved for $883,545
  Friday, May 18, 2007
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approved the University of Kentucky Research Foundation on behalf of the Kentucky Entrepreneurial Coaches Institute for $883,545 in state funds.
• Kentucky Grape and Wine Council Approved for $290,000
  Friday, May 18, 2007
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approved the Kentucky Grape and Wine Council for $290,000 in state funds to continue providing guidance of professional expertise in grape and wine production that is required within the industry.
• $4,440,222 Invested in Kentucky Agricultural Diversification
  Friday, May 18, 2007
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, chaired by Governor Ernie Fletcher, approved $4,440,222 in agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth during their monthly board meeting on May 18, 2007 at the Franklin County Cooperative Extension Office in Frankfort, Ky.
• Agricultural Development Board to Meet
  Wednesday, May 16, 2007
  --MEDIA ADVISORY--
• Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation Board to Meet
  Tuesday, May 08, 2007
• Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund Receives $9.1 Million
  Monday, April 23, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher today announced that the Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund received an additional $9.1 million from Kentucky’s share of the Master Settlement Agreement (MSA) for the current fiscal year.
• KADB Approves $650,000 for Biomass Project
  Monday, April 23, 2007
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approved the Kentucky Forage and Grassland Council for a total of $650,000 in state funds to contract with the UK Department of Plant and Soil Sciences to conduct a biomass and hay production applied research and demonstration project.
• $2,583,458 Invested in Kentucky Agricultural Diversification
  Monday, April 23, 2007
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, chaired by Governor Ernie Fletcher, approved $2,583,458 in agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth during their monthly board meeting on April 20, 2007 at the Franklin County Cooperative Extension Office in Frankfort, Ky.
• Kentucky Agricultural Development Board to Meet
  Monday, April 23, 2007
  MEDIA ADVISORY
• Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation Board to Meet
  Thursday, April 12, 2007
• AG DEVELOPMENT FUND NAMED AMONG TOP 50 GOVERNMENT INNOVATIONS FOR 2007
  Wednesday, April 04, 2007
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund is among the 2007 Top 50 Government Innovations named by the Ash Institute for Democratic Governance and Innovation at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government today [4/3/07].
• Awards Presented to Agricultural Leaders
  Friday, March 16, 2007
  Executive Director of the Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy, Keith Rogers, presented awards to leaders in the agriculture community for their service to Kentucky’s agricultural diversification effort at the Governor's Summit on Agriculture.
• $790,383 Invested in Kentucky Agricultural Diversification
  Friday, March 16, 2007
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, chaired by Governor Ernie Fletcher, approved $790,383 in agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth during their monthly board meeting on March 16, 2007 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Louisville, Ky.
• Kentucky Agricultural Development Board to Meet
  Tuesday, March 13, 2007
  --MEDIA ADVISORY--
• Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation Board to Meet
  Wednesday, February 28, 2007
• Registration Information Now Available for Governor's Summit on Agriculture
  Thursday, February 22, 2007
  The Governor’s Summit on Agriculture will be held on Thursday, March 15, 2007 with registration beginning at 8:00 a.m. in the South Wing of the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY.
• Kentucky Agricultural Development Board Suspends Premise ID Requirement
  Monday, February 19, 2007
  Keith L. Rogers, Executive Director of the Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy, announced today the decision made by the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board to suspend the Premise ID requirement for producers to be eligible for Model Cost-share Programs.
• $1,610,997 Invested in Kentucky Agricultural Diversification
  Monday, February 19, 2007
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, chaired by Governor Ernie Fletcher, approved $1,610,997 in agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth during their monthly board meeting on February 16, 2007 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky.
• Pilot Farm Management Cost-share Program Announced
  Wednesday, January 24, 2007
  The Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy is announcing the establishment of a county Pilot Farm Management Cost-Share Program through the use of County Agricultural Development Funds.
• $717,186 Invested in Kentucky Agricultural Diversification
  Monday, January 22, 2007
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, chaired by Governor Ernie Fletcher, approved $717,186 in agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth during their monthly board meeting on January 19, 2007 at the Franklin County Cooperative Extension Office in Frankfort, Kentucky.
• Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy Appoints New Employees
  Wednesday, January 10, 2007
  Three new positions appointed at the Governor's Office of Agricultural Policy.
• $4,148,273 Invested in Kentucky Agricultural Diversification
  Wednesday, January 10, 2007
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, chaired by Governor Ernie Fletcher, approved $4,148,273 in agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth during their monthly board meeting on December 15, 2006 at the Franklin County Cooperative Extension Office in Frankfort, Kentucky.
• $49,000 Approved for Kentucky Dairy Development Council
  Wednesday, January 10, 2007
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approved the Kentucky Dairy Development Council for $49,000 as a grant from Kentucky Center for Agricultural Development and Entrepreneurship funds for a comprehensive market study of Kentucky’s dairy industry. This proposal was one of the twenty-nine projects, totaling $4,148,273 approved at the December Kentucky Agricultural Development Board Meeting.
• $102,000 Approved for Kentucky Poultry Federation
  Wednesday, January 10, 2007
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approved the Kentucky Poultry Federation for $102,000 in state funds to help with the establishment of an indemnification program large enough to provide assistance to non-commercial poultry farmers. This proposal was one of the twenty-nine projects, totaling $4,148,273 approved at the December Kentucky Agricultural Development Board Meeting.
• Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation Board to meet
  Tuesday, January 02, 2007
• Agricultural Development Board to Meet
  Thursday, December 14, 2006
  Media Advisory
• $2,484,700 Approved for the Kentucky Horticulture Council, Inc.
  Friday, December 01, 2006
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approved the Kentucky Horticulture Council, Inc. for $2,484,700 in state funds to continue to support the growth of horticulture in the Commonwealth. This proposal was one of the sixteen projects, totaling $3,179,690, approved at the October Kentucky Agricultural Development Board Meeting.
• Stacia Alford Appointed as Administrative Assistant
  Friday, December 01, 2006
  Keith Rogers, Executive Director of the Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy, announced the appointment of Stacia Alford as a new Administrative Assistant for GOAP.
• $1,217,231 Invested in Kentucky Agricultural Diversification
  Friday, December 01, 2006
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, chaired by Governor Ernie Fletcher, approved $1,217,231 in agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth during their monthly board meeting...
• Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation Board to meet
  Tuesday, November 28, 2006
• Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation Board to meet
  Tuesday, October 31, 2006
• $3,179,690 Invested in Kentucky Agricultural Diversification
  Monday, October 23, 2006
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, chaired by Governor Ernie Fletcher, approved $3,179,690 in agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth during their monthly board meeting on October 20, 2006 at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, Kentucky.
• Check Presented to Jackson’s Orchard & Nursery
  Wednesday, October 18, 2006
  Keith Rogers, Executive Director of the Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy, and the Kentucky Agriculture Development Board presented a ceremonial check to Jackson’s Orchard and Nursery in the amount of $50,000 in support the Agri-tourism Competitive Awards Program.
• Agricultural Development Board to Meet
  Wednesday, October 18, 2006
  MEDIA ADVISORY
• Kentucky Agricultural Development Board To Hold Two-Day Planning Session
  Wednesday, October 04, 2006
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board will hold a two-day planning session on November 16 and 17 at Buckhorn Lake State Park in Perry County.
• Kentucky Agricultural Development Board Approves $184,000 for Kentucky Sheep & Wool Producers
  Tuesday, October 03, 2006
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approved Kentucky Sheep and Wool Producers, Inc. for $184,000 in state funds to establish the Kentucky Sheep and Goat Development Office at their September board meeting.
• Check Presented to City of Springfield
  Tuesday, October 03, 2006
  Keith Rogers, Executive Director of the Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy, along with the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, presented a check to the City of Springfield for $60,200 to complete the Springfield Farmers’ Market.
• Media Advisory
  Tuesday, October 03, 2006
  Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation Board to Meet
• $1,395,478 Invested in Kentucky Agricultural Diversification
  Friday, September 15, 2006
  Frankfort, KY. (September 15, 2006)-The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, chaired by Governor Ernie Fletcher, approved $1,395,478 in agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth during their monthly board meeting on September 15, 2006 at Kentucky State University in Frankfort, Kentucky.
• Agricultural Development Board to Meet
  Tuesday, September 12, 2006
  MEDIA ADVISORY
• Rural Community Entrepreneurship Workshops to Be Held
  Tuesday, September 12, 2006
  Governor's Office of Agricultural Policy and Kentucky Entrepreneurial Coaches Institute to hold two one-day workshops for anyone interested in fostering the entrepreneurial spirit in their community.
• Media Advisory: Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation Board to Meet
  Tuesday, August 29, 2006
• $3,307,900 Approved for the Kentucky Department of Agriculture
  Monday, August 21, 2006
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approved the Kentucky Department of Agriculture for $3,307,900 in state funds to continue the marketing initiatives, which currently promotes the Kentucky Proud Program.
• $5,365,059 Invested in Kentucky Agricultural Diversification
  Friday, August 18, 2006
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, chaired by Governor Ernie Fletcher, approved $5,365,059 in agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth during their monthly board meeting on August 18, 2006 at the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky.
• Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy to Showcase Projects at 2006 Kentucky State Fair
  Wednesday, August 16, 2006
  During the 2006 Kentucky State Fair, the Governor's Office of Agricultural Policy will showcase projects receiving Agricultural Development Funds and organizations that have administered programs on a local level.
• Agricultural Development Board to Meet
  Wednesday, August 16, 2006
  MEDIA ADVISORY
• Check Presented for the Nelson County Farmers' Market
  Friday, August 11, 2006
  Keith Rogers, Executive Director of the Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy and the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, presented a check for $118,000 to the Nelson County Horticulture Advisory Board and the City of Bardstown in support of the Nelson County Farmers’ Market from the Farmers’ Market Competitive Grant program at the Nelson County Farmers’ Market Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting.
• Governor Presents Check for Agricultural Diversification in Madison County
  Wednesday, August 09, 2006
  During a ceremonial check presentation at the Madison County Courthouse, Governor Fletcher presented $375,000 for agricultural Diversification in Madison County.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER PRESENTS $120,000 IN KENTUCKY AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO LOGAN COUNTY
  Wednesday, August 02, 2006
  Governor presents check to the Logan County Agricultural Extension Foundation at grand opening of Logan County Farmers' Market.
• WKGC Grower Meeting to Be Held
  Tuesday, August 01, 2006
  MEDIA ADVISORY
• $4,202,282 Invested in Kentucky Agricultural Diversification
  Sunday, July 23, 2006
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, chaired by Governor Ernie Fletcher, approved $4,202,282 in agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth during their monthly board meeting on July 21, 2006 at Wolfe’s Banquet and Convention in Henderson, Kentucky.
• KADB & KAFC to Meet Jointly
  Wednesday, July 19, 2006
  MEDIA ADVISORY
• The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board and the Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation will hold a joint Board Meeting
  Tuesday, July 11, 2006
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board (KADB) and the Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation (KAFC) will a hold a joint two-day board meeting Thursday July 20 starting at 1:00 PM CDT and Friday, July 21 starting at 8:30 AM CDT. It will take place at Wolf’s Banquet and Convention Center in Henderson, KY.
• Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy Establishes a Pilot Satellite Broadband Cost-Share Program
  Thursday, July 06, 2006
  The Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy has established a Pilot Satellite Broadband Cost-Share Program for counties to adopt, using County Agricultural Development Funds.
• Claim forms for Kentucky Tobacco Quota Amnesty Program to go out July 1
  Thursday, June 29, 2006
  On July 1, 2006, over 21,000 claim forms will be mailed to 2003 quota owners of eligible farms as part of the 2006 Kentucky Tobacco Quota Amnesty Program.
• $7,107,667 Invested in Kentucky Agricultural Diversification
  Friday, June 16, 2006
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, chaired by Governor Ernie Fletcher, approved $7,107,667 in agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth, during their monthly board meeting on June 16, 2006 at the Franklin County Cooperative Extension Office.
• Governor's Office of Agricultural Policy Hosts Roundtable Discussions
  Wednesday, June 14, 2006
  This summer the Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy (GOAP) will once again host a series of roundtable discussions across the Commonwealth.
• Media Advisory: Kentucky Agricultural Development Board to Meet
  Wednesday, June 14, 2006
• Check for $50,000 Presented to the Eastern Kentucky Foothills Eco/Agri-tourism Corporation
  Thursday, June 08, 2006
  The Governor’s Office of Agricultural presented a $50,000 check to Eastern Kentucky Foothills Eco/Agri-tourism Corporation in Sandy Hook, KY.
• Media Advisory: KADF Check Presentation
  Wednesday, June 07, 2006
• Media Advisory: Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation Board to meet
  Tuesday, May 30, 2006
• $4,654,561 Invested in Kentucky Agricultural Diversification
  Friday, May 19, 2006
  Frankfort, KY. (May 19, 2006)-The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, chaired by Governor Ernie Fletcher, approved $4,654,561 in agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth during their monthly board meeting on May 19, 2006 at Embassy Suites in Lexington, Kentucky.
• Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy presented two checks for Owensboro Grain Biodiesel, LLC at Ground Breaking
  Thursday, May 18, 2006
  The Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy presented two checks, on behalf of Governor Ernie Fletcher, to Owensboro Grain Biodiesel, LLC at a ground breaking ceremony in Owensboro, KY.
• Media Advisory: Kentucky Agricultural Development Board to Meet
  Wednesday, May 17, 2006
• Media Advisory: Owensboro Grain Biodiesel Check Presentation
  Wednesday, May 17, 2006
• Todd Harp appointed as Project Analyst for the Governor's Office of Agricultural Policy
  Monday, May 01, 2006
  Keith Rogers, Executive Director of the Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy, announced the appointment of Todd Harp as a new Project Analyst for GOAP.
• GOAP and KADB Present Check to John's Custom Meats
  Friday, April 28, 2006
  The Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy and the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board presented a check to John’s Custom Meats for $250,000 at their ground breaking ceremony in Warren County.
• KAFC Board Meeting Canceled
  Thursday, April 27, 2006
  The Kentucky Agricultural Board Meeting scheduled for Friday May 5, 2006 has been canceled.
• Media Advisory: Check Presentation at John's Custom Meats
  Thursday, April 27, 2006
  Agricultural Development Board to present check, during John's Custom Meats ground breaking.
• $2,985,271 Invested in Kentucky Agricultural Diversification
  Monday, April 24, 2006
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, chaired by Governor Ernie Fletcher, approved $2,985,271 in agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth during their monthly board meeting on April 21, 2006 at the Fayette County Extension Office in Lexington, Kentucky.
• Media Advisory
  Tuesday, April 18, 2006
  Agricultural Development Board to meet Friday, April 21.
• Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation Announces New Beginning Farmer Loan Program
  Tuesday, April 11, 2006
  The Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation announces the implementation of a Beginning Farmer Loan program that will be administered through lenders with offices located in Kentucky.
• Media Advisory
  Monday, April 03, 2006
  Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation Board to meet
• $3,147,895 Invested in Kentucky Agricultural Diversification
  Friday, March 17, 2006
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, chaired by Governor Ernie Fletcher, approved $3,147,895 in agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth during their monthly board meeting on March 17, 2006 at Alltech, Inc. in Nicholasville, Kentucky.
• Agricultural Development Board Suspends Requirement for Cattle Genetics Improvement Model Program
  Friday, March 17, 2006
  The Agricultural Development Board temporarily suspends rule that “producer applications must be submitted prior to the purchase of a bull."
• Media Advisory
  Tuesday, March 14, 2006
  Agricultural Development Board to meet.
• MEDIA ADVISORY
  Wednesday, March 01, 2006
• GOAP Hosting Regional Workshops
  Tuesday, February 21, 2006
  The Governor's Office of Agricultural Policy (GOAP) is holding Regional Workshops for all Model Program Administrators, Extension Agents, and County Council Members.
• $972,776 Invested in Kentucky Agricultural Diversification
  Monday, February 20, 2006
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, chaired by Governor Ernie Fletcher, approved $972,776 in agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth during their monthly board meeting on February 17, 2006 at the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky.
• Media Advisory
  Wednesday, February 15, 2006
  Kentucky Agricultural Development Board to Meet
• 2005 Undeliverable Phase II Checks List Now Updated
  Thursday, February 02, 2006
  An updated list of 2005 Undeliverable Phase II Checks that remain unclaimed has been made available today. The Governor’s Office of Agriculture Policy is seeing the results from the initial posting of the list a month ago.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher and Jay Poole to Address Agricultural Community
  Wednesday, February 01, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and Jay Poole will address the agricultural community at the 2006 Agricultural Development Fund Annual Meeting on February 10 in Louisville.
• Media Advisory
  Wednesday, February 01, 2006
  KAFC Board of Directors to meet.
• $1,714,138 Invested in Kentucky Agricultural Diversification
  Friday, January 27, 2006
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, chaired by Governor Ernie Fletcher, approved $1,714,138 in agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth during their monthly Board Meeting on January 20, 2006 at the Franklin County Cooperative Extension Office in Frankfort, Kentucky.
• 2006 KADF Annual Meeting to Be Held in Louisville
  Friday, January 20, 2006
  The 2006 Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund Annual Meeting will be held February 10, 2006 at the Marriott Louisville East.
• Media Advisory
  Tuesday, January 17, 2006
  Agricultural Development Board to meet.
• Media Advisory
  Monday, January 09, 2006
  Agricultural Development Board to hold special meeting.
• Agricultural Development Board Approves New Model Program Guidelines
  Monday, January 09, 2006
  The Agricultural Development Board has revised its thirteen model cost-share programs for 2006.
• KAFC Board of Directors to Meet
  Thursday, January 05, 2006
• Farmers to Receive Final $16.5 Million
  Thursday, January 05, 2006
  The final distribution of 2004 Phase II tobacco settlement payments for certified Kentucky recipients was made Friday, December 30. Payments in excess of $16.5 million will be mailed to more than 164,000 payees.
• Christi Marksbury appointed as Executive Assistant of the Governor’s Office Of Agricultural Policy
  Thursday, January 05, 2006
• 2005 Phase II Undeliverable Checks List Now Available
  Monday, December 19, 2005
  As of December 2005, there remain over 5,000 Phase-II checks that did not reach their intended recipients. A list of undeliverable checks has been made available.
• $3,055,931 Invested in Kentucky Agricultural Diversification
  Monday, December 19, 2005
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, chaired by Governor Ernie Fletcher, approved $3,055,931 in agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth during their monthly Board Meeting on December 16 , 2005 at the Franklin County Cooperative Extension Office in Frankfort, Kentucky.
• Agricultural Development Board to Meet
  Tuesday, December 13, 2005
  Media Advisory
• $1,508,124 Invested in Kentucky Agricultural Diversification
  Friday, November 18, 2005
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, chaired by Governor Ernie Fletcher, approved $1,508,124 in agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth during their monthly Board Meeting on November 18th , 2005 at General Butler State Resort Park in Carrollton, Kentucky.
• KADB Planning Meeting
  Tuesday, November 15, 2005
• KAFC Board of Directors to Meet
  Wednesday, November 02, 2005
• Tobacco Companies Make Final Phase II Payment
  Wednesday, November 02, 2005
• $2,106,659 Invested in Kentucky Agricultural Diversification
  Monday, October 24, 2005
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, chaired by Governor Ernie Fletcher, approved $2,106,659 in agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth during their monthly Board Meeting on October 21, 2005 at the Capitol Annex in Frankfort, Kentucky.
• North Carolina Judge Issues Ruling on Tobacco Payment
  Thursday, October 20, 2005
  North Carolina Special Superior Court Judge Ben F. Tennille ordered the tobacco companies to make the fourth quarter 2004 Phase II tobacco payment.
• Agricultural Development Board to Meet
  Tuesday, October 18, 2005
• $5,416,083 Invested in Kentucky Agricultural Diversification
  Monday, September 19, 2005
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, chaired by Governor Ernie Fletcher, approved $5,416,083 in agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth during their monthly Board Meeting on September 16 at the Franklin County Extension Office.
• Agricultural Development Board to Meet
  Thursday, September 15, 2005
  MEDIA ADVISORY
• KAFC Board of Directors to Meet
  Wednesday, September 07, 2005
  Media Advisory
• $2,898,190 Invested in Kentucky Agricultural Diversification
  Monday, August 22, 2005
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, chaired by Governor Ernie Fletcher, approved $2,898,190 in agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth during their monthly Board Meeting on August 19 at the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center.
• State fair booth offers a look at Kentucky
  Thursday, August 18, 2005
  Governor's Office of Agricultural Policy booth to highlight agricultural diversification projects.
• Agricultural Development Board to Meet
  Monday, August 15, 2005
• Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation August Meeting Canceled
  Monday, August 08, 2005
  Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation August meeting canceled.
• $2,428,540 Invested in Kentucky Agricultural Diversification
  Monday, August 08, 2005
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, chaired by Governor Ernie Fletcher, approved $2,428,540 in agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth during their monthly Board Meeting on July 27 at the UK Research Center in Princeton, Kentucky.
• KAFC Board of Directors to Meet
  Tuesday, August 02, 2005
  Media Advisory
• Kentucky Agricultural Development Board Meeting
  Thursday, July 21, 2005
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board’s will meet on Wednesday, July 27.
• Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation Meeting
  Friday, June 17, 2005
  The Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation will meet on Friday, June 24 in Frankfort.
• $2,690,180 Invested in Kentucky Agricultural Diversification
  Friday, June 17, 2005
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, chaired by Governor Ernie Fletcher, approved $2,690,180 in agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth at their June meeting.
• Kentucky Agricultural Development Board Meeting
  Friday, June 17, 2005
  Agricultural Development Board Meeting to be held on Friday, June 17.
• $7,181,351 Invested in Kentucky Agricultural Diversification
  Monday, May 23, 2005
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, chaired by Governor Ernie Fletcher, approved $7,181,351 in agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth during their monthly Board Meeting on May 20 at the Franklin County Extension Office in Frankfort, Kentucky.
• Governor Fletcher Proclaims May 2005 Beef Month in Kentucky
  Wednesday, May 18, 2005
  It’s that time of year again.  The temperatures are rising outside and Kentuckians are lighting up their grills to cook beef.  Governor Ernie Fletcher recognizes this American tradition by proclaiming May 2005 Beef Month in the State of Kentucky. 
• Kentucky Agricultural Development Board Meeting
  Tuesday, May 17, 2005
  Kentucky Agricultural Development Board to meet on Friday, May 20.
• Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy to present $1,165,000 to Lake Cumberland Milling in Monticello
  Thursday, May 12, 2005
  The Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy Agricultural and the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board will hold a check presentation for Lake Cumberland Milling, LLC at 11:00 a.m. EDT on Friday, May 13 at facility in Monticello, Kentucky.
• Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation approves two new loan programs for agriculture
  Thursday, May 12, 2005
  The Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation (KAFC) approved two new programs to assist Kentucky farmers and agribusinesses at their May board meeting: the Agricultural Infrastructure Loan Program and the Producer Accelerated Payment Program.
• $1,010,528 Invested in Kentucky Agricultural Diversification
  Monday, April 18, 2005
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, chaired by Governor Ernie Fletcher, approved $1,010,528 in agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth at the monthly Board Meeting on April 15 at the Franklin County Extension Office in Frankfort, Kentucky.
• Agricultural Development Board to Meet
  Tuesday, April 12, 2005
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board to meet Friday, April 15.
• KAFC Board of Directors to Meet
  Tuesday, March 29, 2005
• Purchase Area Aquaculture Cooperative receives assistance from the Agricultural Development Board
  Monday, March 21, 2005
• First round of the 2005 Agri-tourism Competitive Awards approved
  Monday, March 21, 2005
  At the March Kentucky Agricultural Development Board meeting, the Board approved eight projects totaling $292,200 in the first round of the 2005 Agri-tourism Competitive Awards Program.
• $1,758,051 Invested in Kentucky Agricultural Diversification
  Monday, March 21, 2005
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, chaired by Governor Ernie Fletcher, approved $1,758,051 in agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth today at the  March Board Meeting at the Franklin County Extension Office in Frankfort, Kentucky.
• Agricultural Development Board Awards $203,001 in first round of Farmers' Market Competitive Grants Program
  Thursday, February 24, 2005
  At the February Kentucky Agricultural Development Board meeting, the Board approved five farmers’ markets totaling $203,001 in the first round of the 2005 Farmers’ Market Competitive Grants Program.
• $1,139,681 Invested in Kentucky Agricultural Diversification
  Thursday, February 24, 2005
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, chaired by Governor Ernie Fletcher, approved $1,139,681 in agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth at the monthly Board Meeting on February 18 at the Franklin County Extension Office in Frankfort, Kentucky.
• Agricultural Development Board to Meet
  Wednesday, February 16, 2005
• $2,085,256 Invested in Kentucky Agricultural Diversification
  Monday, January 24, 2005
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, chaired by Governor Ernie Fletcher, approved $2,085,256 in agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth at the monthly Board Meeting on January 21 at the Hyatt Regency in Lexington, Kentucky.
• 2005 Agricultural Development Fund Annual Meeting
  Monday, January 17, 2005
  The 2005 Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund (KADF) Annual Meeting will be held Thursday, January 20 at the Lexington Convention Center in downtown Lexington.
• State Agricultural Development Board Approves $428,500 to the West Kentucky Growers Cooperative
  Wednesday, January 12, 2005
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board (Board) approved state funds to the Western Kentucky Growers Cooperative (WKGC), during a special board meeting on Friday, January 7.
• Agricultural Development Board to Meet
  Tuesday, January 04, 2005
  KADB to have special meeting Friday, January 7, 2005 in Owensboro.
• KY Agricultural Finance Corporation to Meet
  Tuesday, January 04, 2005
  Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation to meet on Friday, January 7, 2005 in Owensboro.
• Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approves five new model programs for 2005
  Wednesday, December 29, 2004
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approved five new county model cost-share programs at its December meeting: Dairy Diversification, Shared-use Equipment, Swine Diversification, Technology, and Timber Production, Utilization and Marketing. The county model cost-share programs were developed by the Agricultural Development Board to allow individual producers on the local level to utilize tobacco settlement funds that are allocated for each county.
• $824,438 Invested in Kentucky Agricultural Diversification
  Tuesday, December 21, 2004
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, chaired by Governor Ernie Fletcher, approved $824,438 in agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth at the monthly Board Meeting on December 17 at the Franklin County Extension Office in Frankfort.
• Agricultural Development Board to Meet
  Wednesday, December 15, 2004
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board’s Project Review Committees will meet on Friday, December 17 at 10:00 a.m. EST at the Franklin County Extension Office in Frankfort.
• Agri-tourism and Farmers’ Market Competitive Awards Programs Approved by Kentucky Agricultural Development Board
  Wednesday, December 01, 2004
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approved new Competitive Awards Programs in Agri-tourism and Farmers’ Markets for 2005.
• KAFC to Meet
  Tuesday, November 30, 2004
  KY Agricultural Finance Corporation to meet on Friday, December 3, 2005.
• $1,687,133 Invested in Kentucky Agricultural Diversification
  Friday, November 19, 2004
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, chaired by Governor Ernie Fletcher, approved $1,687,133 in agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth at the monthly Board Meeting on November 19 at the Franklin County Extension Office in Frankfort.
• Agricultural Development Board to Meet
  Thursday, November 18, 2004
  The KY Agricultural Development Board is scheduled to meet Friday, November 19, 2004.
• $832,613 Invested in Kentucky Agricultural Diversification
  Monday, October 18, 2004
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, chaired by Governor Ernie Fletcher, approved $832,613in agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth at the monthly Board Meeting on October 15 at the Lake Cumberland State Resort Park in Russell County.
• Agricultural Development Board to Hold Planning Session
  Tuesday, October 12, 2004
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board will be holding a strategic planning session October 14 and 15 at the Lake Cumberland State Resort Park in Russell County. The planning session will begin on Thursday, October 14 at 9:00 a.m. CDT.
• 2004 Phase II Tobacco Settlement Payee List Now Available
  Tuesday, October 05, 2004
  The Kentucky Tobacco Settlement Trust Corporation (KTSTC), chaired by Governor Ernie Fletcher, today posted the list of individuals that will receive Phase II tobacco settlement payments later this year. 
• $1,612,965 Invested in Kentucky Agricultural Diversification
  Friday, September 24, 2004
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, chaired by Governor Ernie Fletcher, approved $1,612,965 in agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth at the monthly Board Meeting on September 17 at the Franklin County Extension Office in Frankfort.
• KY Agricultural Finance Corporation to Meet
  Wednesday, September 08, 2004
  KAFC to hold Board of Directors meeting.
• $1,787,030 Invested in Kentucky Agricultrual Diversification
  Friday, September 03, 2004
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, chaired by Governor Ernie Fletcher, approved $1,787,030 in agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth at the monthly Board Meeting on August 20 at the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center in Louisville.
• 2004 Phase II Tobacco Certification Forms Are in the Mail
  Monday, August 09, 2004
  The Kentucky Tobacco Settlement Trust Corporation, chaired by Governor Ernie Fletcher, announced today that applications for compensation from the National Tobacco Growers Settlement Trust would be mailed to approximately 112,000 Kentuckians next week.
• $2,874,325 Invested in Kentucky Agricultural Diversification
  Sunday, July 18, 2004
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, chaired by Governor Ernie Fletcher, approved $2,874,325 in agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth at the monthly Board Meeting on July 16 in Frankfort, Kentucky.
• Agricultural Development Board to Meet
  Wednesday, July 14, 2004
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board is scheduled to meet Friday, July 16 at the Franklin County Cooperative Extension Office in Frankfort.
• $3,807,412 Invested in Kentucky Agricultural Diversification
  Monday, June 21, 2004
  The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, chaired by Governor Ernie Fletcher, approved $3,807,412 in agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth at the monthly Board Meeting on June 18 in Hopkinsville, Kentucky.