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The Kentucky Agriculture Finance Corporation (KAFC) was created in 1984 by KRS 247.944. In 2002, the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board recommended that KAFC be restructured to provide capital access for agricultural diversification and infrastructure projects. KAFC assists beginning farmers, farm families, and agribusinesses obtain the necessary capital to establish, maintain or expand their agricultural operation.

Minutes, September 19, 2008

Photographs, July 31, 2001- Contact Sheets

State Fair Poster, July 31, 2001 Color photograph showing a photograph layout of 8 photographs in two rows of four. At the top of the sheet it reads "Horses."

Photographs, July 31, 2001- Edits

Two horses in field, July 31, 2001- edited

Horses and cow in field, July 31, 2001- edited

Two horses and a cow in field, July 31, 2001- edited Color photograph showing a square cropped photograph of horses with a cow in a field.

Cows and horses in field, July 31, 2001- edited

Horses and cow in field, July 31, 2001- edited

Photographs, August 26, 2004- Edits

Commissioner Farmer speaking from podium, August 26, 2004- edited

Commissioner Farmer speaking from podium, August 26, 2004- edited

Photographs, August 26, 2004- Contact Sheets

Commissioner Farmer at State Fair, August 26, 2004 Color photograph of a photograph spread of 20 photographs with 5 photographs per row. At the top of the layout it reads "8-26-04/Agricultural/Commissioner Farmer at State Fair/JP 1 of 2."

Commissioner Farmer at the State Fair, August 26, 2004- edited

Commissioner Farmer speaking from podium, August 26, 2004- edited

Commissioner Farmer at the State Fair, August 26, 2004 Color photograph of a photograph spread of 20 photographs with 5 photographs per row. At the top of the layout it reads "8-26-04/Agricultural/Commissioner Farmer at State Fair/JP 1 of 2."

Commissioner Farmer at the State Fair, August 26, 2004 Color photograph of a photograph spread of 14 photographs with 5 photographs per row. At the top of the layout it reads "8-26-04/Agricultural/Commissioner Farmer at State Fair/JP 2 of 2."

Commissioner Farmer at the State Fair, August 26, 2004

Commissioner Farmer speaking from podium, August 26, 2004

Commissioner Farmer speaking with man seated at table, August 26, 2004

Commissioner Farmer shaking hands with man, August 26, 2004

Commissioner Farmer standing with two men. Commissioner Farmer and one of the men support a plaque, August 26, 2004

Commissioner Farmer looking at newspaper clipping, August 26, 2004

Commissioner Farmer speaking with man seated at table, August 26, 2004

Commissioner Farmer speaking from podium, August 26, 2004

Commissioner Farmer standing with man. Both support a plaque, August 26, 2004

Group posing for camera. Two men seated in front row hold plates with purple ribbons. One plate holds a ham, August 26, 2004

Commissioner Farmer and man talking, August 26, 2004

Commissioner Farmer standing with man. Both support a plaque, August 26, 2004

Commissioner Farmer shaking hands with man, August 26, 2004

Commissioner Farmer standing with man and woman. Commissioner Farmer and the woman support a plaque, August 26, 2004

Man with mug in right hand and left hand placed on Commissioner Farmer's shoulder, August 26, 2004

Commissioner Farmer shaking hands with woman, August 26, 2004

Commissioner Farmer standing with man. Both support a plaque, August 26, 2004

Commissioner Farmer speaking from podium, August 26, 2004

Commissioner Farmer speaking from podium, August 26, 2004

Man speaking from podium, August 26, 2004

Commissioner Farmer shaking hands with man, August 26, 2004

Man speaking from podium. He holds up a newspaper clipping in his right hand. Commissioner Farmer stands beside him, August 26, 2004

Commissioner Farmer standing with man. Both support a plaque, August 26, 2004

Group posing for camera. Two men seated in front row hold plates with purple ribbons. One plate holds a ham, August 26, 2004

Commissioner Farmer shaking hands with woman, August 26, 2004

Commissioner Farmer standing with two men. Commissioner Farmer and one of the men support a plaque, August 26, 2004

Commissioner Farmer standing with man and woman. Commissioner Farmer and the woman support a plaque, August 26, 2004

Group posing for camera. Two men seated in front row hold plates with purple ribbons. One plate holds a ham, August 26, 2004

Photographs, August 26, 2004

Photographs, August 26, 2004- Contact Sheets

Photographs, August 26, 2004- Edits

Department of Agriculture Commissioners Office Photographs, 1970s- scanned Black and white photograph showing a group of four people standing behind a jersey cow and calf in front of the Kentucky State Capitol building. The cow is wearing a wreath of sunflowers and a cloth that reads "Elsie." Just standing behind her is Department of Agriculture Commissioner Thomas O. Harris.

The Agricultural Development Board was created in 2000 by KRS 248.707. The Board administers funds that provide economic assistance to the agriculture community of the Commonwealth.

The Department of Agriculture was established in 1942 as part of Agriculture, Labor and Statistics. In 1962, this department became its own entity functioning under the direction of an elected Commissioner. The Department of Agriculture promotes the interests of agriculture and horticulture in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and is governed by Kentucky Revised Statues 246 – 263. The Department of Agriculture consists of the Office of the Commissioner; Office of the Chief Executive Officer; Office for Agricultural Marketing and Product Promotion; Office for Consumer and Environmental Protection; Office of State Veterinarian; Office for Strategic Planning and Administration; and State Board of Agriculture.

This series documents the organizational structure of agencies at various stages of their evolution. Organizational charts generally reflect all administrative units within the agency and their functions. Additionally, the charts may identify by name and title those who manage the units and the individual staff responsible for specific activities, programs and functions within the agency. The series serves as representation of the organizational changes within an agency over time. Series may contain: Date; agency; divisions; branches; sections; names of unit heads; individuals responsible for activities.

This series consists of any publication produced for general public distribution, regardless of format, that documents agency history, agency-related functions or agency activities. It does not include materials issued for internal administrative use, such as manuals of operation. Publications contain important facts and statistics about the operation of the agency and its policies. They provide information, often in summarized form, which aids in understanding the history or administrative functioning of an agency. Series contains publications and reports.

This series documents the official record of proceedings of meetings. It provides information about the activities of the entity, the actions it took in regard to the issues brought before it, and the decisions rendered. Minutes of meetings constitute adequate and proper documentation of essential agency transactions and organizational functions, as required in KRS 171.640. Boards, commissions, councils, task forces, etc, which were established by statute or executive order, or those entities which establish or administer policy are examples for which minutes should be created. Series contains: Date of meeting; time of meeting; location of meeting; name of board members or authorized proxies present; identification of those not present; decisions rendered; issues discussed; record of votes. May also include agendas and materials distributed for discussion and approval.

This series consists of any publication produced for general public distribution, regardless of format, that documents agency history, agency-related functions or agency activities. It does not include materials issued for internal administrative use, such as manuals of operation. Publications contain important facts and statistics about the operation of the agency and its policies. They provide information, often in summarized form, which aids in understanding the history or administrative functioning of an agency. Series contains publications and reports.

Agency description/history

This series functions as a comprehensive summary of agency activities, services, and results of the past year. Staff report initiatives, objectives, changes in responsibilities, or accomplishments to convey the mission of the agency. Summary reports condense the main points of programs or projects in the agency. The reports are usually published and are for general public distribution. The series provides essential and adequate documentation of agency transactions (KRS 171.640) and, as such, is crucial to an understanding of the administrative history of an organization. Series may contain: Date; statement from chief administrative officer; programs administered; who was served; photographs; staff support; program accomplishments with comparison to previous years; financial information; project statistics; supporting materials

Two horses in field, July 31, 2001- edited

Commissioner Farmer standing with two men. Commissioner Farmer and one of the men support a plaque, August 26, 2004

Minutes, July 19, 2000

Minutes, August 24, 2000

Minutes, September 21, 2000

Minutes, October 20, 2000

Minutes, December 15, 2000

Minutes, January 19, 2001

Minutes, March 16, 2001

Minutes, April 20, 2001

Minutes, February 16, 2001

Minutes, June 15, 2001

Minutes, August 17, 2001

Minutes, September 21, 2001

Minutes, October 19, 2001

Minutes, November 1, 2001

Minutes, December 21, 2001

Minutes, January 17, 2002

Minutes, February 15, 2002

Minutes, March 15, 2002

Minutes, April 19, 2002

Minutes, June 21, 2002

Minutes, July 19, 2002

Newsletter, July 2006, Volume 38, Number 3

Kentucky State Fair, Lawrence Kaelin watching champion Duroc sow, Photo 0581, September 12, 1939- scanned Black and white photograph showing a young boy sitting in a pen with a large pig and a line of nursing piglets.