Ky. has a new license plate celebrating agriculture

Kentucky has a new specialty license plate, and this one showcases agricultural pride while allowing citizens to support youth agriculture programs.

The “Friends of Agriculture” plate is available for all vehicles, where the previous special plate was only available for qualified farm vehicles. The “Friends of Agriculture” plate does not replace the farm plate. The new plate is an additional way for individuals to show their pride in Kentucky agriculture, but don’t qualify for the farm plate.

FFA and 4-H members from across the state submitted designs for the new plate. The final plate design features a scenic rolling hills farmland highlighted with an image of the flag of the United States in the corner.

Through the years, Kentucky’s farm license plate, through a $10 voluntary donation, has raised millions for the Ag Tag fund and agricultural endeavors. 4-H councils used Ag Tag dollars to provide 4-H camp scholarships and travel for life-changing educational experiences to enable local 4-H youth to grow as leaders and engaged citizens.

Proceeds from the new plate, which can be purchased by anyone, not just those who qualify for a farm plate, will be used in the same way as the traditional “Ag Tag” funds.