Kentucky Agriculture
In partnership with Kentucky Department of Agriculture
From a booming broiler sector and iconic products such as bourbon to dedicated education and research, Kentucky agriculture is a big deal. The Bluegrass State boasts 69,100 farms across 12.4 million acres of land. These farms raise the state’s top commodities, including chickens for meat, corn, horses and mules, soybeans, and cattle and calves.
A historically important crop for Kentucky, the state ranks first in the nation in equine sales and second for tobacco production. In 2023, Kentucky farmers harvested 36,800 total acres of tobacco, and it was home to more than 111,000 horses and ponies. Beef is important as well. Kentucky is home to 907,000 beef cows and takes the title as the largest producer of beef cattle east of the Mississippi River.
Read the Kentucky Proud 2025 Magazine
Kentucky Ag Education
Kentucky Elementary School Incorporates Agriculture in All Aspects of Learning
February 13, 2025
Sunshine Class Empowers Special Needs Youth Through Livestock Shows at Kentucky State Fair
February 11, 2025
Kentucky Agritourism
Kentucky Farm to Table
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Kentucky Office of Agricultural Policy Channels Unique Funding to Farmers
February 13, 2025
Kentucky Proud Celebrates 20 Years of Elevating Agriculture and Local Products
February 12, 2025
Sunshine Class Empowers Special Needs Youth Through Livestock Shows at Kentucky State Fair
February 11, 2025
Kentucky Department of Agriculture Works to Streamline Profits for Value-Added Agriculture
February 10, 2025
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Farm Credit Mid-America Gives First-Generation Farmers the Tools They Need to Thrive
February 9, 2025
Food Is Medicine Campaign Connects Kentucky Hospitals With Farmers for Local Food
February 9, 2025
Kentucky Farm Bureau Preserves Farmland Through Transition Planning Initiative
February 8, 2025
