Ag Education Week Kicks Off in Kentucky Schools September 15

By Blake Jackson

Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell, Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman, and Commissioner of Education Robbie Fletcher will officially launch All In For Agriculture Education Week with a press conference at 7:45 a.m. on Monday, September 15, at Simpsonville Elementary School in Shelby County.

The weeklong initiative, running from September 15-19, highlights the importance of agricultural education in schools across the state. Commissioner Shell will visit 16 schools over five days, with several events also featuring Lt. Gov. Coleman, Commissioner Fletcher, and representatives from their offices.

Community partners will join at various stops to strengthen connections between Kentucky’s classrooms and the state’s agricultural industry.

At each location, Commissioner Shell and fellow attendees will present principals with a Kentucky Ag Map, symbolizing the vital role agriculture plays in local communities. They will also spend time visiting classrooms and reviewing student-led projects.

The schedule is as follows:

Monday, Sept. 15 - Central Kentucky

Simpsonville Elementary, Simpsonville Parks and Recreation, Perryville Elementary, Boyle County Schools’ Central Office, Woodlawn Elementary, and Boyle County High School.

Tuesday, Sept. 16 - Western Kentucky

Providence Elementary, Madisonville North Hopkins High School, and Pride Elementary in Madisonville.

Wednesday, Sept. 17 - Southern Kentucky

Farmers’ Appreciation Day at Murray State University, followed by North Calloway Elementary.

Thursday, Sept. 18 - Central Kentucky

New Highland Elementary in Elizabethtown, Red Cross Elementary in Glasgow, and Hiseville Elementary.

Friday, Sept. 19 - Eastern Kentucky

George Rogers Clark High School in Winchester, Greenup County High and Greysbranch Elementary, McKell Middle, Wurtland Middle, and the Greenup County Extension Office.

“All In For Agriculture Education Week” reflects Kentucky’s commitment to supporting youth engagement in agriculture while strengthening the partnership between schools, families, and local communities.

Photo Credit: kentucky-agricultural-board