The Kentucky Agricultural Leadership Program, after receiving a record 140 nominations, has chosen 22 candidates for its 14th class.
The program, housed in the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, provides young farmers and individuals working in agriculture-related fields with an intensive leadership development experience. Its mission is to identify, develop and motivate Kentuckians for effective leadership in agriculture and rural communities.
The curriculum is designed to cultivate many competencies including communication, delegation, diversity, conflict management, civil discourse and ethical decision-making. Participants will also discuss current issues and developments impacting rural communities and agriculture in Kentucky.
Over the next two years class members will meet with local leaders, visit a variety of Kentucky agribusinesses, meet with policymakers and government agencies in Frankfort and Washington, D.C. Additionally, they will travel to other states and nations to explore agriculture in different settings.
Members of Class 14 include:
- Sarah Bryant, Eminence – Henry County, KADF programs manager at the Kentucky Office of Agricultural Policy.
- Bradon Burks, Nicholasville – Jessamine County, director of education at the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association.
- Aaron Clark, Lexington – Fayette County, specializing in grass-finished beef and custom hay at Clark Family Farm.
- Rachel Cole, Bowling Green – Warren County, involved in beef cattle and as an Account Manager at Kent Nutrition Group.
- Ben Conner, Lexington – Fayette County, managing Angus cattle at Old Bark Farm and serving as a Philanthropy Officer at UK Martin-Gatton CAFE.
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