I can’t overemphasize the importance of the Farm Bill to Kentucky farm families and rural communities. It truly is the single most important piece of legislation related to agriculture. The failure to pass the bill in the House, while disappointing, should be viewed as an opportunity to work harder, speak louder, and advocate more often to see this bill through to passage and ultimately law.
The Kentucky Parks system will continue to undergo major renovations thanks to $20 million in funding in the state budget that was passed in April. Parks Commissioner Donnie Holland talks about the improvements, the effects on the number of visitors at state parks and how that is affecting the bottom line.
A national organization that was just formed in January is working to inform the American public about the role of NAFTA and the importance of a properly vetted trade agreement. Kevin Lawlor with Americans for Farmers and Families talks about the organization, their mission and how people can become involved with the efforts.
Apprenticeships are the wave of the future as people prepare to enter the workforce. Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin discusses the importance of apprenticeships, who is doing them and his goal for the state to become the apprentice capital of the world.
With a wet Spring planting season, farmers have worked faster that ever to get their crops planted in fields across the state. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District Public Information Officer Keith Todd talks about farm equipment on the highway, the number of farm related crashes, the need for drivers to be courteous to farmers and for farmers to return the favor.
Tuesday, May 22, is Primary Election Day in Kentucky. Secretary of State Alison Grimes talks with host Alan Watts about the races on the ballot, the number of new registered voters, the importance of each vote and the critical role of poll workers across the state.
