KY: Commisioner Farmer Applauds KY. Producers

News Date September 07, 2010

Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer today congratulated Kentucky farmers on surpassing the $4 billion mark in farm cash receipts in 2009. It was the fourth year in a row and the fifth time in the past six years that Kentucky's agricultural producers achieved the feat.

"I am constantly amazed but never surprised by Kentucky's resourceful and determined farmers," Commissioner Farmer said. "To surpass $4 billion in such a challenging economy is a remarkable achievement. It also shows that Kentucky's efforts at diversification are working and the Kentucky Proud program is helping producers find markets for their products." Click here for more.