As a fifth-generation Kentucky farmer, Jonathan Shell proclaims firsthand knowledge of challenges the agriculture industry faces. And now he has an opportunity to put that insight into practice as Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner. Shell, the Republican candidate for the office, has been projected by the Associated Press as the victor over Democratic opponent Sierra Enlow. With […]
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Did you know the commissioner of agriculture is in charge of gas pumps? Neither did we
This story originally appeared in our weekly LINK Reader. Subscribe to our print edition here. The Kentucky commissioner of agriculture is an elected state executive position tasked with protecting and promoting the state’s farming industry. Those elected serve for four years and are limited to two terms. “As commissioner of agriculture I helped expand markets […]