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Agriculture
8:57 am
Thu September 13, 2012

Comer: Kentucky Can Double Current Agriculture Sales

Kentucky broke a record in 2011, with $4.92 billion in total agriculture receipts.

Kentucky's agriculture commissioner says he sees no reason why the state can't double its agriculture sales in the coming years. James Comer tells WKU Public Radio high commodity prices helped Kentucky set a record of $4.9 billion in agriculture receipts in 2011. He says by helping Kentucky farmers increase production and gain access to new markets overseas, sales could skyrocket.

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Business/Agriculture
2:23 pm
Tue September 11, 2012

Kentucky Proud Products to Be Featured in Kentucky Walmart Stores

A program dedicated to showcasing Kentucky food could be headed to a Walmart near you. Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner James Comer says the world's largest retailer has agreed to stock Kentucky Proud shelves in some of its Bluegrass State stores, which would contain food and other products made in the commonwealth.

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