Organic Corn Production in Kentucky

Authors

Michael Bomford, Kentucky State University
Lee Meyer, University of KentuckyFollow
Thomas Sikora, University of KentuckyFollow
William Martin, University of Kentucky
Sam McNeill, University of KentuckyFollow
Michael D. Montross, University of KentuckyFollow
Edwin L. Ritchey, University of KentuckyFollow
Chad Lee, University of KentuckyFollow

Abstract

The number of organic dairy cows in Kentucky has been steadily increasing for years, yet there’s not enough organic corn produced in the state to feed the growing herds. In fact, most of the organic corn consumed in Kentucky is produced outside of the state. The growing organic livestock and poultry industries in Kentucky face the same feed constraints. In short, a new market has developed in the state, but few local farmers are taking advantage of it.

Publication Date

1-2015

Publication Number

ID-225

Repository Citation

Bomford, Michael; Meyer, Lee; Sikora, Thomas; Martin, William; McNeill, Sam; Montross, Michael D.; Ritchey, Edwin L.; and Lee, Chad, "Organic Corn Production in Kentucky" (2015). Agriculture and Natural Resources Publications. 172.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/anr_reports/172