By Fayette Alliance / October 8, 2021 / Education
Date: Tuesday, October 12, 1-2:30 pm Location: Mill Ridge Farm – 2800 Bowman Mill Rd, Lexington, KY 40513 Join Fayette Alliance for a one-of-a-kind opportunity to experience a historic tree tour at Mill Ridge Farm in Fayette County! The tour will be led by arborist Horst Schach, a professor in Landscape Architecture at the University...
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By Fayette Alliance / February 26, 2021 / Advocacy
Rural internet access has always been one of the top issues for the 12th District. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the issue has intensified due to the dependency on internet services for work, school, and personal needs. Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman has begun a broadband initiative to bring together public and private partners to expand...
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By Fayette Alliance / August 23, 2018 / Advocacy
Update August 23, 2018: Planning Commission unanimously approved expanding accessory uses for agricultural market. The amendments will be forwarded to the Council for consideration and a vote. Stay tuned! Fayette County is fortunate to be home to the largest stockyards east of the Mississippi River, Blue Grass Stockyards. Blue Grass Stockyards is to the cattle...
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By Fayette Alliance / June 21, 2017 / Research
Agricultural Impact Study On Fayette County Economy Released By UK College Of Agriculture, Food, and Environment A new study was released yesterday that underscores the vital role agriculture plays in Fayette County’s economy. It updates the findings of the 2012 landmark study “The Influence of the Agricultural Cluster on the Fayette County Economy.” The study...
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By Fayette Alliance / January 27, 2017 / Advocacy
On March 2nd, LFUCG City Council voted unanimously to pass the Market Gardens ZOTA. This new ordinance will allow community garden crops to be sold on site with appropriate regulation. We are proud to have supported this initiative and applaud our City Council Members for promoting affordable and sustainable local food production. The multiple...
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By Fayette Alliance / August 1, 2016 / Advocacy
Council Unanimously Passes Environmentally Sensitive Areas ZOTA We are pleased to report that on July 7, 2016, the Council unanimously voted to adopt the Environmentally Sensitive Areas ZOTA. This ZOTA strengthens oversight by the Board of Adjustment for the protection of environmentally sensitive areas (as defined under the Subdivision Regulations). In 2014, the Planning Commission...
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By Fayette Alliance / August 1, 2016 / Advocacy
LFUCG Receives $14.1 Million TIGER Grant Congratulations to the City for securing this crucial funding to move the Town Branch Linear Park project forward. Fayette Alliance is proud to have supported the grant application, and we look forward to continuing to work with the City to make the project a reality. This significant investment in...
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By Fayette Alliance / March 23, 2016 / Advocacy
The Board of Adjustment approved Blue Grass Stockyards’ application for a conditional use permit to construct an Agricultural Market on Friday, March 25th. We are proud to support the Stockyards and their plans to rebuild here in Fayette County. Congratulations to all parties involved! We’re excited that Blue Grass Stockyards will be staying in Fayette...
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By Fayette Alliance / April 29, 2013 / Advocacy
"Most horse farm owners love what they do and where they do it, and understand the community's desire to experience it."...
By Fayette Alliance / January 29, 2013 / Research
Fayette County ag-cluster study released by UK sheds light on the value of Lexington's vibrant agricultural industry.