Kentucky AgriTech: Let's get growing!
There is something the whole world needs that Kentucky has to offer. It's innovation in agriculture, or "agritech". And it just so happens Kentucky is rich in the traditions, the know-how and the entrepreneurial spirit to bring major advances in agritech to the U.S. and global economies.
Increasing stress on natural resources, continued depletion of agricultural land, and the need to feed a growing population require dramatic increases in productivity and reduced waste of resources and energy. Given Kentucky's signature agricultural, equine, food & beverage, logistics and advanced manufacturing industries, the state is uniquely positioned to offer an environment that can attract, develop and sustain agritech-related enterprises.
We are committed to building upon the Commonwealth's assets to achieve prominence as a "land of opportunity" for those seeking to lead the world in creating new and better ways to deploy agriculture technologies.
Looking for information about Kentucky communities?
The Kentucky Agricultural Data Information Systems (KADIS) provides access to statewide and local-area data featuring a wide range of information, from farmers' markets and orchards to manufacturing and processing facilities. KADIS includes the state's first interactive agricultural asset map, designed to identify agricultural trends within the state, plan for disaster mitigation, and drive economic development efforts. To access KADIS, follow the link below.
http://kadisonline.org
The Community and Economic Development Initiative of Kentucky (CEDIK), a unit within the University of Kentucky's College of Agriculture, Food and Environment also provides an Agriculture and Food county data profile that includes farm economics, farm operations and workforce, and a helpful select map indicator. To access this tool, follow the link below.
https://cedik.ca.uky.edu/data_profiles/ag_and_food
The Office of Energy Policy through discussions with developers and local government officials have developed an Interactive Solar Toolkit to help answer common questions regarding the development of large solar energy projects. The toolkit is a resource that reviews frequently asked questions and provides links for additional resources and exploration. To access this tool, follow the link below.
https://kentucky-solar-toolkit-kygis.hub.arcgis.com/
The Kentucky Division of Water has developed the Kentucky Water Health Portal, an interactive-mapping application that allows users to quickly check a variety of water related information such as flood hazards, water health, and watershed viewers. To access the portal, follow the link below.
https://watermaps.ky.gov/
With our online Sites and Buildings search tool, you can conduct your own search of any city or county in Kentucky, determining such factors as demographics, workforce availability, industry sectors, infrastructure and more. To access the search, follow the link below. http://www.selectkentucky.com/mapping.html