Twenty year-old Allison Brockman is proud to have many titles in her life. Daughter, sister, aunt, farmer, college student, Kentucky Cattleman’s Association regional board member. Not listed is her most recent title – one she gave herself – and that is: chicken-tender.
Read MoreWhile every person I met had a passion for agriculture and growing opportunities for our farmers, I took special notice of Logan and Simpson Co. farmer Don Halcomb. I am sad to report, however, that I attended his funeral last month, but it was evident that the same impression he left on me was felt by hundreds if not thousands of people.
Read MoreTaylor and Zac Jones brought in their first harvest with just 278 tomato plants. Their grandfather had given them a couple rows in his garden and the pair had been experimenting with the idea of starting their own farm.
Read MoreNestled in Hodgenville, Kentucky sits Fresh Start Farms, owned and operated by Ryan Bivens, a first-generation farmer.
Read MoreWill and Maggie Bowling are the future of Kentucky Agriculture. They are also the present. The two biology graduates are using their educations, hands-on experience, and participation in the Kentucky Agricultural Leadership Program (KALP) to bring locally-grown and produced food to Clay and surrounding counties.
Read MoreHad someone told Nancy Hayes that at age 59 she would be known as "The Singing Goat Lady," she would have told them they had to be kidding.
Read MoreMary Courtney’s kids play baseball in the yard while she picks sugar snap beans. Another day, her kindergartner reads books to her as she packs squash for market, and later, she may teach a kid to bottle feed a calf.
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