KDA Participates in Reverse Trade Mission from Costa Rica

In early December 2019, the Kansas Department of Agriculture and American International Charolais Association hosted a delegation of Costa Rican beef sector stakeholders.
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Kansas Chief Engineer to Retire in March 2020

The Kansas Department of Agriculture announces that Chief Engineer David Barfield will be retiring from his position at the Division of Water Resources effective March 6, 2020. Barfield has been with KDA–DWR for 35 years, and has served as chief engineer since June 2007 where he has led KDA–DWR in its efforts to serve water users in the state within the framework of Kansas law including administration of more than 30,000 active water rights, four interstate water compacts, and the state’s program regulating dams and other water structures.
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Emerald Ash Borer Confirmed in Jackson County

The Kansas Department of Agriculture, along with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, has confirmed the presence of emerald ash borer (EAB) in Jackson County, Kansas.
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New Website to Assist Kansans Coping with Ag-Related Stress

The Kansas Department of Agriculture, along with several Kansas ag partners, have unveiled a new website to provide resources and support to those dealing with ag-related stress. The website can be found at KansasAgStress.org.
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Kansas Students Participate in Taiwan Agricultural Youth Exchange

Two Kansas students traveled to Taiwan Oct. 26-Nov. 3, 2019, to represent the state as part of a long-standing student exchange program to learn about Taiwan’s agricultural industry and how Kansas agriculture exports benefit both Kansas and Taiwan.
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Latest KDA News

KDA to Participate in Multistate ASF Exercise

Sep 20, 2019

The Kansas Department of Agriculture will be one of 15 states participating in a functional exercise the week of Sept. 23-26 focused on the states’ plans for African swine fever (ASF) response and mitigation. The functional exercise, led by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, will test participants’ abilities to respond to a simulated animal disease event.

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Organic Certification Cost Share Program Accepting Applications

Sep 19, 2019

The Kansas Department of Agriculture has funds available for the national Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP).

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Joint State Conservation Commission/Kansas Association of Conservation Districts Meeting September 11

Sep 06, 2019

The State Conservation Commission and the Kansas Association of Conservation Districts will hold a joint meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019. The meeting will take place at 2:00 p.m. at the McPherson County Extension Office at 600 W. Woodside in McPherson. The meeting is open to the public.

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Kansas Agriculture Events

Regional Farmers' Market Workshop In Iola

Iola |
January 31, 2020 6:00 PM - February 01, 2020 6:00 PM
State Conservation Commission Meeting

Topeka |
February 03, 2020 2:00 PM - February 03, 2020 4:00 PM
Public Hearing for Proposed Expansion of Permanent Quarantine

Manhattan |
February 06, 2020 10:00 AM - February 06, 2020 12:00 PM
Regional Farmers' Market Workshop in Wichita

Wichita |
February 07, 2020 6:00 PM - February 08, 2020 6:00 PM
Public Hearing on Wichita ASR Project

Halstead |
February 10, 2020 9:00 AM - February 10, 2020 5:00 PM

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