Agriculture & Environment
Explore Kentucky's rich agricultural background; go hunting or fishing in our beautiful parks; help manage our resources and protect our environment.
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Resources
- Agriculture
Buy or sell Kentucky agricultural products.
- Agriculture, Department of
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture's site with valuable information for the future of agriculture in the state
- Aquaculture
Marketing assistance for the aquaculture industries in Kentucky
- Buy Hay Online
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture's hay sales directory
- Buy Kentucky Agricultural Products
Discover products made in Kentucky, search by item and find where you can buy them.
- County Fairs
The Division of Show and Fair Promotion promotes Kentucky's livestock industry by sponsoring livestock shows and sales. Find show calendar and results here.
- Environmental Emergencies
The Environmental Response Team is trained to respond immediately to environmental emergencies such as accidents where hazardous materials may have been spilled.
- Environmental Protection Programs, Department of
See these agency Web sites for information on their regulatory and landowner assistance programs.
- Farm Safety Program
The Farm Safety Program increases safety awareness and provides educational resources to ensure the safety of farmers and their families.
- Farmer's Markets
A directory of Kentucky Farmers' Markets by county
- Farm-To-School Program
The Farm-to-School Program helps make direct sales of farm produce to school systems possible.
- Food Recalls and Alerts
Important information on food and commodity recalls
- Governor's Office of Agricultural Policy
This web site contains a great deal of information concerning agriculture in the Commonwealth and was created to provide a source of information to the citizens of Kentucky.
- Horticulture
Marketing assistance for the horticulture industries in Kentucky
- Kentucky Recipes
Sample seasonal recipes from the book, "Pride of Kentucky."
- Organic Farming
Organic farming certification program, applications and directory
- Wood Products
Buy wood products through these Department of Agriculture listings.
- Air Quality
View links on air quality and testing.
- Animal Health
Access valuable information on animal health from the Kentucky Department of Agriculture.
- Conservation, Division of
Our agency's mission is to provide exemplary leadership in natural resource conservation stewardship for the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
- Diseases and Pests
Learn about the weeds and pests that threaten Kentucky crops.
- Agricultural Pests in Kentucky
The University of Kentucky Entomology Department provides information about pests that attack your crops and livestock.
- Blue Mold Warning System
This is an educational program of the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service and the University of Kentucky designed to help Kentucky's tobacco industry deal with one of its most destructive and explosive diseases.
- Pest and Weed Programs
Our goal is to help the citizens of Kentucky with environmental concerns by providing pro-active, voluntary programs with no financial or regulatory cost to the participants.
- Environment
Here you can find research and issues facing our environment.
- Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest
Bernheim is dedicated to the restoration, study and enjoyment of Kentucky's knob lands.
- Drought Status
The Kentucky Division of Water monitors stream flow and reservoir elevations across the state.
- Environmental Education Council
The Kentucky Environmental Education Council was established to improve Kentuckians’ understanding of their environment.
- Environmental Publications
View reports and publications from the Environmental Quality Commission.
- Environmental Timeline
This timeline documents Kentucky's environmental history.
- Forestry Issues and Needs
Kentucky forests have played as much a part in the state's history as did Daniel Boone and other early pioneers.
- Kentucky Heritage Land Conservation Fund
The Heritage Land Conservation Fund provides money to purchase natural areas that possess unique features for rare and endangered species or that perform important natural functions.
- Nature Tourism
Bringing together state, local and community leaders to generate ideas about how to move nature tourism forward in the Pine Mountain region.
- Fish & Wildlife
Access information about Kentucky hunting and fishing or purchase your license online.
- Aquaculture
Providing assistance to the aquaculture industry of Kentucky
- Available Licenses and Permits
Purchase licenses and permits online or by phone. Get more information on this site.
- Fish and Wildlife Resources
Take a look around and learn about conservation, wildlife, hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation in the state.
- Hunting and Fishing FAQs
Answers to your hunting and fishing questions.
- Hunting and Fishing Licenses
You may purchase Hunting Licenses, Fishing Licenses, and various permits, for yourself or as a gift for others, 24 hours a day 7 days a week. You can make a purchase using a Visa, MasterCard, or Discover card.
- Hunting Education
Find hunter education courses near you.
- Hunting, Fishing and Trapping License: Online Purchase
You may purchase Hunting Licenses, Fishing Licenses, and various permits, for yourself or as a gift for others, 24 hours a day 7 days a week. You can make a purchase using a Visa, MasterCard, or Discover card.
- Kentucky's Hunting & Fishing Sites
Interactive Hunting & Fishing Sites locator tool.
- License Fees
View the fees for the current licenses and permits.
- Wildlife
Wildlife resources from the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife
- Forestry
Covering 12.7 million acres, Kentucky's forests are an important part of our lives.
- Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest
Bernheim is dedicated to the restoration, study and enjoyment of Kentucky's knob lands.
- Firewise Program
This web site contains educational information for people who live or vacation in fire-prone areas of the United States.
- Forestry Facts
This page contains some basic facts about Kentucky's forests and brief information about division programs.
- Forestry Programs
The Division of Forestry offers a variety of programs ranging from forest management and landowner assistance to logger training, urban forestry, forest health, fire prevention and forestry education.
- Forestry, Division of
Kentucky forests have played as much a part in the state's history as did Daniel Boone and other early pioneers.
- Just for Kids (Division of Forestry)
Here are some games, coloring sheets, fact sheets and much more!
- Land Owner Assistance
The Kentucky Division of Forestry assists private forest landowners by educating them about the importance of their forestland and by providing technical assistance.
- Permitting
Get valuable information on environmental permit requirements.
- Waste Management
Access information on waste management and recycling programs.
- Waste Management Fact Sheets
The Division of Waste Management offers citizens fact sheets on some important waste related issues to help educate the public.
- Waste Management Programs
The Division of Waste Management mission is to protect human health and the environment by minimizing adverse impacts on all citizens of the Commonwealth.
- Water Resources
View links on water quality, sources, and use.
- Overview of Water Resources
The Water Quantity Management Section is charged with administering the sections of KRS 151 and KRS 224A and 401 KAR 4:220 pertaining to water withdrawal permitting and water supply planning.
- Water Quality Data from the U.S. Geological Survey
The USGS collects and analyzes chemical, physical, and biological properties of water, sediment and tissue samples from across the Nation.
- Weather
Check here to see current weather information and how it will affect your crops.
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