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Cultivating a Connection to Kentucky’s Farms "Deeply rooted in Kentucky soil, raised right in Kentucky" Established in 2002 as a central platform to promote Kentucky’s farms and farm products, Kentucky Proud is the official agricultural marketing brand of the Commonwealth. Learn more about Kentucky Proud, what we do, and why we’re so eager to introduce you to the very best from Kentucky’s farms. “Heaven must be a Kentucky kind of place.
” Local Meat. Local Spice. Local Summer.
Now it's time to sweep off that deck, bring out the patio cushions, and uncover your barbecue - grilling season has arrived! This Summer, up your grill game with fresh, delicious proteins by looking for the Kentucky Proud logo. Bring the Farmers’ Market to Your Doorstep Spring into new recipes or level up your family’s favorites with fresh, local ingredients.
Secure your Kentucky Proud CSA share today and enjoy convenient delivery and pickup options all summer long! Kentucky Proud Buy Local restaurants are dedicated to preparing delectable dishes with the freshest our farms have to offer. From pasture-raised meats to freshly harvested produce, appetizers to desserts, these menus will keep you coming back for more!
For generations, Kentucky farmers have bred the best racehorses, grown grains and corn to make the world’s greatest bourbon, and kept families fed here at home and across the country. Farming isn’t easy, but it is essential. Here at Kentucky Proud, we’re all about the continued promotion of agricultural products sourced from Kentucky’s farms.
Kentucky Proud products are raised, grown, or processed in Kentucky by Kentuckians. You can serve Kentucky Proud foods or purchase Kentucky Proud products with the confidence that they came from your friends and neighbors just down the road — not from thousands of miles away. If it has roots on a Kentucky farm, you can find it on Kentucky Proud.
From fresh produce to meats and sweet treats, local restaurants, retailers, and quality products made right here in the Commonwealth, search our database of member businesses and find the wide array of exciting goods they offer. Enjoy sipples of craft brews, bourbons, and wines made right here in Kentucky at a destination near you. Explore today.
The new 2026 Kentucky Proud Magazine is here! Discover inspiring farm stories, seasonal recipes, local food finds, and the people who make Kentucky agriculture shine. Kentucky Proud Membership Seasonal promotions, grants, marketing assistance, and so much more.
If you own a business and are interested in becoming Kentucky Proud member, apply for membership now! Introduced by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture in 2002, the Kentucky Proud brand (which was originally called Kentucky Fresh) was created as a central platform to raise awareness of the Commonwealth’s ever-expanding agricultural industry and to promote Kentucky’s farm families and farm products.
In 2008, Kentucky Proud became the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s official agricultural marketing brand by legislative action (KRS 260. 017). What does Kentucky Proud do?
Kentucky Proud promotes locally grown food, farmers’ markets, farm stands, agritourism sites, and many other products and destinations with roots in Kentucky soil. Kentucky Proud products are raised, grown, manufactured, or processed in Kentucky by Kentuckians (KRS 260. 016).
How is Kentucky Proud funded? The Kentucky Proud program is funded through the Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund. Directed by the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board and administered by the Kentucky Office of Agricultural Policy, the fund is a product of the 1998 Master Tobacco Settlement between cigarette manufacturers and 46 states, including Kentucky.
Why is Kentucky Proud necessary? More than 75% of our members are made up of small family farms. Kentucky Proud is a centralized marketing platform that helps elevate consumer recognition of local businesses and local farm products.
What does Kentucky Proud make? Kentucky Proud is the marketing brand for agriculture across the Commonwealth, but we don’t actually make or produce anything (aside from really great marketing). Instead, we promote Kentucky farms and the farm products that our member businesses create.
When you see the Kentucky Proud logo, you can be assured those products are raised, grown, manufactured, or processed in Kentucky by Kentuckians.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Kentucky Proud restaurants, caterers, schools, and other food service participants that source and support local farms. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Kentucky Proud Buy Local Program is funded by Kentucky Department of Agriculture. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Kentucky. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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Lowe's Hometowns Grant Program is sponsored by Lowe's. This program aims to restore and revitalize community spaces across the country through physical renovations. Consumers can nominate a community space in their hometown, such as a neighborhood garden, park, or community center. While broad, it can apply to infrastructure improvements within a community context.
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