Agriculture

Over the past decade, more youth have died working in agriculture than in all other industries combined.
They also received a lower share of COVID-19 relief funding.
A 30-acre greenhouse near Somerset will grow strawberries and a 15-acre one in Morehead will have leafy greens.
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Experts have been warning about the threat for years, but have gained little traction.
Company officials believe the attack came from a criminal group likely based in Russia. The FBI is investigating.
The tuition-free college degree program is named for the Kentucky author, poet, farmer and conservationist.
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In addition to farming, half of all farm families have at least one adult working an additional full-time job, often for health insurance coverage. It’s an affordable option, but pulls time and energy away from farm work.
The issue is a good example of the political tightrope Biden must walk in appealing to Corn Belt biofuels producers while pursuing environmental goals.
The hands-on program inspired by the work of the Kentucky writer provides tuition-free education that focuses on sustainable and economically viable farming and community building.
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Vance, who lives in Cincinnati, is considering a U.S. Senate run from Ohio.
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The self-guided tour coincides with opening day at the Downtown Farmers Market.
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The concept aims to use market forces to reduce human-made emissions that are the primary cause of global warming.
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