The Kentucky Farmland Transition Initiative was launched in April 2024. Find out the latest news on the initiative here and stay in touch by joining our updates list.

The Protecting American Farmlands Act is looking to address a growing crisis in farmland retention - RFD-TV — March 13, 2025 — RFD-TV interviews Ericka King from Kentucky Farm Bureau on the Protecting American Farmlands Act.

New bill aims to combat loss of Kentucky farmland | News | paducahsun.com — March 13, 2025 — Paducah Sun article on the Protecting American Farmlands Act.

New Act aims to address challenges facing retiring farmers | NewsRadio 1230 AM/99.3 FM | Hopkinsville's News Leader | Hopkinsville, Kentucky — March 12, 2025 Hopkinsville NewsRadio covers the Protecting American Farmlands Act.

New bill aims to combat loss of Kentucky farmland | WPSD Local 6 — March 12, 2025 — WPSD on the Protecting American Farmlands Act.

McConnell introduces act to support farmers and keep farmland in production - Lane Report | Kentucky Business & Economic News — March 12, 2025 — Lane Report on Senator McConnell’s introduction of the Protecting American Farmlands Act.

Bill aims to combat decline in farmland, amid rising development competition — March 12, 2025 — WAVE article on the Protecting American Farmlands Act.

McConnell introduces bill to protect farmland from capital gains tax if kept agricultural - NKyTribune — March 12, 2025 — Northern Kentucky Tribune article on the Protecting American Farmlands Act.

Kentucky Sheep and Goat Development Council Annual Meeting — October 25, 2024 — Executive Director Kelley Yates summarizes their annual meeting, highlighting the Initiative and how many in the audience plan on working on their transition now.

Kentucky Farmland Transition Initiative looks to address loss of farm acreage - RFD-TV (rfdtv.com) — October 17, 2024 — RFD-TV interviews KFTI Network Coordinator Renee Carico about the Initiative and the KFTI Network.

Kentucky Educational Television — July 18, 2024 — KET’s profile of the Initiative with a focus on a young farmer who was able to start his farming operation with land purchased from his agricultural teacher.

Farm to Frankfort | Kentucky Farmland Transition Initiative — April 18, 2024 — Interview with Kentucky Farm Bureau President Eddie Melton and Public Affairs Director Kyle Kelly

RFD-TV | Kentucky Farmland Transition Initiative — April 18, 2024 — Live Interview on RFD-TV with Kentucky Farm Bureau President Eddie Melton

Across Kentucky Special Report | Kentucky Farmland Transition Initiative — April 9, 2024 — Jeff Nalley interviews KFB President Eddie Melton about the Kentucky Farmland Transition Initiative

KFB News | Making Efforts Now to Save Farmland for the Future — April 2024 — Kentucky Farm Bureau magazine profiles the Initiative and a family farm succession story.