Kentucky Ag Connection - Ag Development Regional Workshops Announced

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Ag Development Regional Workshops Announced
Kentucky Ag Connection - 02/08/2010

The Governor's Office of Agricultural Policy (GOAP) announced the dates and locations of 11 regional workshops for administrators of Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund (KADF) programs.

GOAP's compliance team, area project analysts and others will discuss all policy, guideline and process changes concerning KADF programs, including the changes to the County Agricultural Development Councils that will be implemented this year.

The regional workshops are also designed to be an interactive learning session that will assist KADF program administrators with reporting requirements. The workshops provide an opportunity for participants to exchange ideas and experiences with other program administrators, extension agents, county council members and GOAP staff.

"These workshops are critical in communicating the new policy and program changes to the agricultural community," said Roger Thomas, executive director of GOAP. "They have proven to be extremely beneficial. I strongly encourage everyone interested in learning more about the agricultural development process and 2010 changes to attend."

This is the fifth year the workshops have been held, but this is the first year that the workshops are mandatory for any organization administering KADF programs at the county level. Others involved in the agricultural development process are also encouraged to attend.

Those wishing to attend one of the workshops below should RSVP by contacting Kylee Palmer or Jennifer Daniels at (502) 564-4627 or govkyagpolicy@ky.gov so that ample materials will be available. Additional information is also available at agpolicy.ky.gov.

All workshops are 9 a.m. -- Noon local time.

Feb. 17 -- Lyon County Extension Office, 231 W. Main St., Eddyville;

Feb. 18 -- Warren County Extension Office, 3132 Nashville Rd., Bowling Green;

Feb. 19 -- Ohio County Extension Office, 1337 Clay St., Hartford;

Feb. 24 -- Taylor County Extension Office, 1143 S. Columbia Ave., Campbellsville;

Feb. 25 -- Henry County Extension Office, Hwy 421, New Castle;

Feb. 26 -- Garrard County Extension Office, 1302 Stanford St., Lancaster;

March 4 --McCreary County Campus, Somerset Community College;

March 5 -- Clay County Extension Office, 69 Jamison Rd., Manchester;

March 22 -- Magoffin County Extension Office, 15 Rockhouse Fork Road, Salyersville;

March 24 -- Bath County Extension Office, 2914 East Hwy 60, Owingsville; and

March 29 -- Fayette County Extension Office, 1140 Red Mile Place, Lexington.