Gov. Brownback signs SB 265; good news for Kansas agriculture

Governor Sam Brownback signed into law yesterday a bill containing two measures important to Kansas agriculture. Kansas Secretary of Agriculture Jackie McClaskey applauded the Kansas Legislature for the passage of Senate Bill 265.
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2014 KDA Spring photo contest coming soon

Remember, the Kansas Department of Agriculture’s photo contest is right around the corner and photos taken any time of year – not just during the contest dates – can be entered.
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Celebrating Kansas farmers and ranchers on National Agriculture Day

Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback and leaders of the Kansas Agriculture industry gathered in the Kansas State Capital to recognize the importance of agriculture in our everyday lives and to express gratitude for the donations to the 2014 Neighbor to Neighbor Food drive.
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Statewide Food Drive Campaign Aims to Raise 100,000 Meals for Kansas Families

Governor Brownback signed a proclamation declaring March 23 – 29 as Kansas Agriculture Week and Mar. 25, Kansas Agriculture Day. A cornerstone of the agriculture celebration is the Neighbor to Neighbor Food Drive.
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Governor Brownback Declares February 15 – 22 Kansas FFA Week

Today, six Kansas FFA Officers and the National FFA President joined Gov. Sam Brownback as he signed a proclamation declaring February 15 – 22 as Kansas FFA Week.
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Latest KDA News

Kansas Grape and Wine Industry Advisory Sub-Committee Meeting Rescheduled

Feb 10, 2014

The Kansas Department of Agriculture’s Grape and Wine Industry Advisory Council’s marketing sub-committee meeting has been rescheduled for 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 24 during the regular quarterly business meeting.

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KDA, USDA publishes custom rates report

Feb 07, 2014

The Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA) and in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service have published the 2013 rates paid for custom work.

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KDA, KDHE to host Kansas Farmers’ Market Conference Feb. 28 – March 1

Feb 03, 2014

The Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA) and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) are partnering to host the first farmer’s market conference in five years.

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50-year water vision for the future of water in Kansas

In response to Governor Brownback's charge to create a 50-year water vision in Kansas, the Kansas Department of Agriculture is looking forward to partnering with the Kansas Water Office, Kansas Water Authority, Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Wildlife, Parks and Tourism, and the Governor’s Council of Economic Advisors as we seek to preserve water in Kansas for generations to come.

For more information about the vision and to stay informed on upcoming meetings, please visit the 50-year water vision website.

Secretary Jackie McClaskey

Jackie McClaskey, Acting Secretary of Agriculture

Welcome to the Kansas Department of Agriculture website. We are committed to food safety, consumer protection, natural resource protection and water resource management for the benefit of all Kansans. To learn more about our agency, visit About Us.