Want to support the Kentucky economy? Go to a county fair
It is the country kind of living that shines through in the local fairs that can be found from one end of the state to the other – and there are a lot of them. Of the 120 counties in Kentucky, approximately 100 to 105 have county fairs, with more than a million people attending each year, according to information from the Kentucky Department of Agriculture.
Illinois solar decathlon team grand winner finalist in Race to Zero competition
The Illinois Solar Decathlon team has been named one of five Grand Winner Finalists in the 2015 U.S. Department of Energy Race to Zero Student Design Competition.
Food Tank partners with IFAD to cultivate next generation
Food Tank and the International Fund for Agricultural Development announced a new collaboration to help cultivate the next generation of agricultural leaders. The organizations will jointly produce research, articles, opinion editorials, columns, newsletters, social media campaigns, and webinars during the rest of this year.
The National Algae Assoc. is interested in providing a platform for commercially-minded algae wastewater researchers, algae companies and private industry who have direct experience in using algae to clean wastewater or in using wastewater cleaned by algae and used to produce algae biomass co-products. Algae companies and equipment companies interested in wastewater remediation using algae will be on hand for collaboration efforts.
Watershed funding available to Indiana farmers, until June 19
Farmers in 11 Indiana watersheds have until June 19 to apply for funding for practices designed to improve water quality and soil health in those areas.
‘Year of the Farmer’ theme for promotion at Indiana State Fair
Hoosier farmers will be the center of attention during the 2015 Indiana State Fair thanks to events and activities befitting this fair’s "Year of the Farmer" theme.
Indiana State Fairgrounds welcomes auto fans year-round
Race fans have more than the Speedway to get excited about. The Indiana State Fairgrounds has a few events planned well into the summer for motor sport fans and auto enthusiasts.
