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Williams Announces Bid for Kentucky Governor

Williams Announces Bid for Kentucky Governor

Kentucky Senate President David Williams and Richie Farmer, the state's commissioner of agriculture, announced Sept. 1 their bid for governor and lieutenant governor, respectively, on a 2011 Republican ticket.

 Wednesday, September 01, 2010
Horses Now Second in Kentucky; Poultry on Top

Horses Now Second in Kentucky; Poultry on Top

Poultry and eggs were Kentucky's leading farm commodity in 2009, with cash receipts of $911.6 million, ending the equine industry's 10-year reign at the top of the list.

 Wednesday, September 01, 2010

Horses Top Kentucky Ag Receipts in 2008

Cash receipts from sales of horses and stud fees in Kentucky again made equines the top agriculture product in 2008, according to state agriculture commissioner Richie Farmer.

 Friday, August 28, 2009
Kentucky, Mexico Team on Equine Industry

Kentucky, Mexico Team on Equine Industry

An agreement signed March 10 will enable horsemen from Kentucky and Mexico to share knowledge and resources and set up commercial and technical exchanges to improve both equine industries.

 Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Churchill Downs Preparing a Meal Fit for the Queen

When Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip attend the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) May 5, they will enjoy a meal fit for a queen. Executive chef Gil Logan of Levy Restaurants, the official caterer for Churchill Downs, will showcase authentic Derby cuisine made with the finest, freshest ingredients, many from Kentucky Proud producers in the Bluegrass State.

 Tuesday, April 24, 2007