Last day of Farmer’s Market is today
The Russell County Farmer’s Market will be open today from 7:30 a.m. until noon. The Farmer’s Market is located off Highway 127 in the parking lot of the Russell County Extension Office. This market will […]
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Kentucky Farmers’ Markets Week underway
Commissioner of Agriculture Dr. Ryan Quarles is inviting Kentuckians to celebrate Kentucky Farmers’ Markets Week this week by supporting the Kentucky farm families who bring fresh farm products to the consumers. This year’s Farmers’ Markets […]
Farmers Market moving to Tuesday-Friday schedule
The Russell County Farmers Market will move to being open on Tuesdays and Fridays for the remainder of the 2022 season. The Farmers Market will not be open on Saturday for the remainder of the […]
Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program set to begin
Jonathan Oakes, Russell County’s Agriculture Extension Agent, spoke to WJRS NEWS about an important first-come, first-serve sign-up for seniors age 60 and up coming up this morning at 9 a.m. at the extension office, across […]
Farmer’s Market opening today for first time this year
After a week or so delay, the Russell County Farmer’s Market opens up this morning at 7:30 a.m. at the Russell County Extension Office. The farmer’s market will also open at 7:30 a.m. on Friday […]
Farmers Market delaying opening
The Russell County Farmers Market will be opening later than normal. Traditionally, the local farmers market opens around Father’s Day weekend, but organizers said Wednesday that the opening has been postponed. The Russell County Farmers’ […]
Farmers urged to sign up for next ag census
Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Dr. Ryan Quarles is encouraging all agriculture producers to stand up and be counted in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. The last day to sign up for this year’s Census is […]
Kentucky farmers can earn up to $10,000 for cooperative Dove Field Program
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Farmers can earn extra money and support Kentucky’s hunting heritage by participating in the Cooperative Dove Field Program offered by the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. The program leases privately owned […]
Update on PPP funds for farmers
The Economic Aid Act reauthorized the Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) through March 31 and made several modifications beneficial to farmers. It also authorizes second draw PPP loans. Eligible expenses paid with […]
Grants available for Kentucky farmers and restaurants
Frankfort, KY – Several grant funding opportunities are open at the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA), Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles has announced. “The Kentucky Department of Agriculture offers a number of grant funding opportunities […]