Introducing AgLand at the
Kentucky State Fair
Published on: May 17, 2018
The Kentucky State Fair is excited to announce our new family-friendly interactive agricultural space, AgLand. Talk with over a dozen commodity groups, get hands on with our Discovery Farm and learn the lay of the land from our proud Kentucky farmers.
“The Kentucky State Fair is putting Kentucky agriculture front and center with more than an acre of space at AgLand,” said Commissioner of Agriculture Ryan Quarles. “Brought to you by Kentucky’s Farm Families, AgLand presents a great opportunity for the agriculture community to engage with fairgoers in a new and interactive way. Whether it is a commodity group exhibit, or a big tractor, there will be something for everyone at AgLand.”
Explore over an acre of agriculture exhibits in the South Wing from Kentucky’s farm and field heritage, including the future of farming to agribusiness through 4-H and FFA exhibits.
Participating Groups:
- 4-H Cloverville
- Council on Burley Tobacco
- Dairy Alliance
- FFA
- Kentucky Agriculture and Environment in the Classroom
- Kentucky Beef Council
- Kentucky Corn Growers
- Kentucky Department of Agriculture
- Kentucky Farm Bureau
- Kentucky Horticulture Council
- Kentucky Poultry Federation
- Kentucky Pork Producers
- Kentucky Sheep & Goats
- Kentucky Soybean Board
- Kentucky State University
- Southland Dairy Farmers
- The American Saddlebred Museum
- University of Kentucky
Other items include:
- Discovery Farm sponsored by the Kentucky Pork Producers
- Farm machinery on display
- Farm safety area and information
AgLand is brought to you by Kentucky’s Farm Families. For more information, visit our Kentucky State Fair website.