Kentucky hort industry receives grant funds

As the move toward local foods and the growth of local food economies continues, the state’s horticulture industry has seen gains over the last few years.

Helping in the development of that sector has been and remains the use of Kentucky Agriculture Development Funds.

Recently, the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approved the Kentucky Horticulture Council Inc. for $1.3 million in state funds to be disbursed over two years to continue the expansion of and increase profitability for horticulture crop producers in Kentucky, according to information from the Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy.

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