Meade County farmer Nicholas Hardesty says the Kentucky Proud logo and program have provided their greenhouse and farm market business support and help in several ways. Hardesty talks about what it means to Kentucky Proud and how that label continues to benefit the farm.

We meet Meade County farmer Nicholas Hardesty who owns and operates Hardesty Greenhouses and Farm Market with his wife Bethany. Nicholas talks about his start in agriculture and how their farm has grown during the first of a two-part special Kentucky Proud Farm Feature.

Kentucky Farm Bureau President Eddie Melton says the 7th annual Clays for a Cause event at Jefferson Gun Club on April 21st was a huge success. Kentucky Farm Bureau reported that more than $389,000 was raised to fight hunger and build a new home in Kentucky this year.

United Soybean Board President Brent Gatton says he and other leaders of the organization had time to meet with President Donald Trump and Secretary of Agriculture Brook Rollins during the annual Easter Egg Roll at the White House in April. Gatton discusses the message they received from each of the leaders and the information they were able to share.

Muhlenberg County farmer Brent Gatton was among the leaders of the United Soybean Board who participated in the annual Easter Egg Roll at the White House in April. Gatton talks about the partnership with the poultry industry and the message they shared with visitors from across the country.

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear says the Kentucky Oaks and Derby are a great time for the state entertain special business partners from around the country and the world. Governor Beshear says they spend time celebrating existing businesses and entertaining companies that are looking to expand to Kentucky.

Kentucky Lt. Governor Jacquelyn Coleman says Kentucky Oaks Day at Churchill Downs is a great way to enjoy the races and celebrate breast cancer survivors and encourage those on the breast cancer journey. Coleman shares her experience with breast cancer and how that has made Oaks Day even more important to her.

Kentucky Derby Pie has become a staple dessert in the state on Kentucky Derby Day and throughout the year. Rebecca Rupp shares the history of Kern’s Kitchen and how the original derby pie was developed and named.

Kentucky Proud Farm Markets are gearing up for another great season in which they will offer shoppers a variety of products and experiences. Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s Kate Hamilton talks about Kentucky Proud Farm Markets, what they offer visitors, and the importance of having the Kentucky Proud logo.

Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Jonathon Shell says early April flooding hit agriculture hard in the bluegrass state. Commissioner Shell talked about damage to crops and potential danger to livestock in the state.