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KentuckyBluegrass Region

Land Preservation Push Gains Ground Across the Bluegrass

A renewed conservation easement effort is drawing support from farm owners and preservation groups alike, even as development pressure continues near Lexington.

Ellen Rourke, Bluegrass Correspondent · Jul 10, 2026 · 1 min read

Bourbon & TableAppalachian Kentucky

A New Cooperative Helps Appalachian Food Producers Reach Bigger Markets

A newly formed cooperative is helping small Appalachian Kentucky food producers pool resources to reach restaurants and grocers outside their immediate area.

Kentucky Standard Staff · Jun 16, 2026 · 1 min read

Main StreetBluegrass Region

Bluegrass Horse Farms Diversify Revenue Beyond Racing

Facing rising land costs and an unpredictable racing and breeding market, some Bluegrass horse farms are adding agritourism and event revenue to stay financially stable.

Kentucky Standard Staff · Jun 11, 2026 · 1 min read

KentuckyCentral Kentucky

Farmland Development Pressure Builds Across Central Kentucky

Rising land values and suburban expansion are pushing more Central Kentucky farmland toward development, prompting new debate over zoning protections.

Kentucky Standard Staff · Jun 8, 2026 · 1 min read