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  • KDA Pet Animal Advisory Board Virtual Meeting September 9

    Sep 03, 2020
    The Kansas Department of Agriculture’s Pet Animal Advisory Board will hold its regular quarterly board meeting using internet meeting services at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 9.
  • Purple Ribbon Marketplace Offers Virtual State Fair Opportunity

    Aug 28, 2020
    The Kansas Department of Agriculture’s state trademark program, From the Land of Kansas, and a variety of its member companies will be exhibiting in a virtual state fair-like experience, September 11-20, to showcase Kansas products.
  • Republican River Compact Administration to Meet Online August 21

    Aug 18, 2020
    The Republican River Compact Administration will hold its annual meeting at 10:30 a.m. CDT on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, as a virtual meeting via online meeting services. The RRCA meeting will focus on water-related issues and activities, including compact compliance, within the Republican River basin in Kansas, Colorado and Nebraska.
  • Governor Laura Kelly Announces Second Round of CARES Act Funding Applications

    Aug 18, 2020
    Governor Laura Kelly has announced businesses will soon be able to apply for a total of more than $130 million in grants to serve those most affected by the pandemic and for companies that can expand broadband access in the state. Information on SPARK economic development and connectivity grant programs can now be found online at kansascommerce.gov/covidrelief. Grant applications will be accepted beginning at 12:00 p.m. Wed., Aug. 19, 2020.
  • Kansas Ag Growth Summit Crossover Webinars and Keynote Session August 17-20

    Aug 12, 2020
    The 2020 Virtual Ag Growth Summit began in mid-July with sector-specific webinars, and will conclude the week of August 17-20 with lunchtime webinars featuring panels discussing topics that impact the whole Kansas agriculture community. The final summit event will take place on August 20 and will feature Ken Isley from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service. KDA invites farmers, ranchers, agribusiness owners, and other industry professionals to join these online conversations.
  • Board of Animal Health to Meet Via Conference Call August 6

    Aug 04, 2020
    The Kansas Department of Agriculture’s Board of Animal Health will meet at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 6. This is a regular quarterly board meeting that will be held via conference call.
  • KDA Update on Vesicular Stomatitis Virus 7-31-2020

    Jul 31, 2020
    KDA’s Division of Animal Health continues to respond to the outbreak that began in south central Kansas in mid-June and has now expanded its reach to the north and east.
  • Hearing Scheduled for Wichita County LEMA Plan

    Jul 30, 2020
    A public hearing will be conducted at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, August 14, 2020, in Leoti to consider a Local Enhanced Management Area (LEMA) management plan in a designated area in Wichita County. The virtual-hybrid hearing will provide the opportunity for in-person oral statements as well as virtual participation online.