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Feb 24

Agriculture

Ky. Bill Would Allow Ban Of Large Solar Projects On Farmland

A new bill in the Kentucky legislature could ban large-scale solar projects on farmland in the state, out of fears that the growing solar industry could be a detriment to the preservation of productive farmland. But a leading solar advocate in the state believes the bill is an overreaction and could significantly hamper the dawning […]

By Liam Niemeyer

Feb 24

Agriculture

Ky. Bill Would Allow Ban Of Large Solar Projects On Farmland

By Liam Niemeyer

Feb 19

Agriculture

Here Comes The Sun: Solar Moves In, And A Farm Community Wonders About Its Future

The golden hue of the sunset shines across the sky and through the window as a woman drives down Van Meter Road in central Kentucky’s Clark County, passing by green rolling hills and hay bales. In her social media video from early September, Adreanna Wills points out white signs in yards along the way, displaying […]

By Liam Niemeyer

Feb 19

Agriculture

Here Comes The Sun: Solar Moves In, And A Farm Community Wonders About Its Future

Liam Niemeyer

Jan 8

Agriculture

Driven Off The Road And Assaulted: Animal Rights Group Confronts Alleged Cockfighting In Southeastern Ohio

Members of an Illinois-based animal protection group say one of their members was assaulted and another was driven off the road recently after confronting a suspected cockfighting event in southeastern Ohio. Animal rights activist Steve Hindi said his group Showing Animals Respect & Kindness, or SHARK, received a tip from the group’s hotline about a […]

By Liam Niemeyer

Jan 8

Agriculture

Driven Off The Road And Assaulted: Animal Rights Group Confronts Alleged Cockfighting In Southeastern Ohio

Liam Niemeyer

Nov 20

Agriculture

Study Links Increased COVID-19 Transmission To Poultry Plants Allowed To Operate Faster

A study published Thursday in a prestigious scientific journal links significant increases in COVID-19 transmission rates to meatpacking plants, especially those facilities that the federal government has allowed to speed up processing lines. Researchers found evidence that linked meatpacking plants to a “high potential for community spread” in the surrounding areas. The findings have implications […]

By Liam Niemeyer

Nov 20

Agriculture

Study Links Increased COVID-19 Transmission To Poultry Plants Allowed To Operate Faster

Liam Niemeyer

Oct 26

Agriculture

Eastern Ky. Agritech Company To Build Third Regional Greenhouse

An eastern Kentucky agritech company is breaking ground on a third greenhouse in the region after cutting the ribbon on one greenhouse and breaking ground on another last week. AppHarvest said Monday that the planned 15-acre facility in Berea will use recycled rainwater like the company’s other facilities. The company recently cut the ribbon on […]

By Liam Niemeyer

Oct 26

Agriculture

Eastern Ky. Agritech Company To Build Third Regional Greenhouse

Liam Niemeyer

Oct 20

Agriculture

Eastern Ky. Agritech Company To Build Second Large-Scale Greenhouse In Region

An eastern Kentucky agritech company that is cutting the ribbon this week on a massive greenhouse in Morehead is also announcing construction of another large-scale greenhouse in the region. AppHarvest said in a release Tuesday that the second large-scale greenhouse will exceed more than 60 acres when completed in Madison County, south of Lexington. The […]

By Liam Niemeyer

Oct 20

Agriculture

Eastern Ky. Agritech Company To Build Second Large-Scale Greenhouse In Region

Liam Niemeyer

Oct 16

Agriculture

Awash In Relief Money, Ohio Valley Farmers Reflect On Trump Promises — And Their Ballots

Rick Murdock drives past his neighbors on rural back roads in southwest Calloway County, Kentucky, most days in his pickup truck, where he’ll pass by some signs of the season — “Trump 2020” flags and signs. Murdock said he’s never been the type to put up signs or banners himself supporting a particular candidate — […]

By Liam Niemeyer

Oct 16

Agriculture

Awash In Relief Money, Ohio Valley Farmers Reflect On Trump Promises — And Their Ballots

Liam Niemeyer

Sep 18

Agriculture

Back To The Land: The Future Challenge And Opportunity Of Appalachian Agriculture

A line of blue and yellow pop-up tents stand along the North Fork of the Kentucky River during a sunny September weekend in downtown Whitesburg, Kentucky, and Valerie Horn is doing her part to keep the Letcher County Farmers Market rolling. Pumpkins and watermelons fill tarps laid out on the ground next to a farmer, […]

By Liam Niemeyer

Sep 18

Agriculture

Back To The Land: The Future Challenge And Opportunity Of Appalachian Agriculture

Liam Niemeyer

Sep 17

Agriculture

Ky. Health Officials Suggest Revisions To Food Producer Fee Proposal After Blowback

Kentucky health officials are suggesting revisions to a proposed regulation that would have dramatically increased food safety inspection fees for some small food producers. Department officials said they received hundreds of public comments on the proposal with concerns about fee increases and they now plan to limit fees according to a producer’s income. Kentucky Cabinet […]

By Liam Niemeyer

Sep 17

Agriculture

Ky. Health Officials Suggest Revisions To Food Producer Fee Proposal After Blowback

Liam Niemeyer

Aug 24

Agriculture

Small Ky. Food Producers Voice Disapproval For Proposal That Could Spike Fees For Some By More Than 1000%

Small food producers in Kentucky aired their disapproval during a virtual public hearing Monday for a proposed rule that could increase permitting fees for some producers by more than 1000%. One Democratic state representative believes the proposed regulation could also clash with a bill signed by Governor Andy Beshear this year to help local public […]

By Liam Niemeyer

Aug 24

Agriculture

Small Ky. Food Producers Voice Disapproval For Proposal That Could Spike Fees For Some By More Than 1000%

Liam Niemeyer