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Ag impact on state, region worth billions

  The importance of Kentucky agriculture extends well beyond the farm. The total economic impact of agriculture production, inputs, processing and manufacturing is nearly $46.3 billion and represents 263,000 jobs in Kentucky, based on a recent analysis by the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture.

Forestry industry has considerable economic impact
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Kentucky is the leading producer of hardwood timber in the South and one of the top three producers in the nation. A major contributor to the commonwealth’s economic health, the forestry sector added nearly $10 billion to Kentucky’s economy in 2012, according to the 2012-2013 Kentucky Forestry Economic Impact Report.

UK and state partner to restore bottomland hardwoods

A Woodlands and Wildlife Field Day on June 1 in Hopkins County will offer owners of bottomlands the opportunity to learn more about their forests.

Tri-state woodlands and wildlife workshop March 23

Forestry and wildlife experts  will offer advice on how to get the most from woodland properties during the Ohio River Valley Woodland and Wildlife Workshop on March 23.

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