Savannah Robin named Kentucky farm woman of the year

Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Savannah Robin, a cattle farmer, entrepreneur, and educator from Paris, Kentucky, has been named the 2023 Kentucky Farm Woman of the Year. The award is presented annually by Kentucky Farm Bureau to recognize women farmers for their achievements and contributions to agriculture.

Robin and her husband own and co-manage Robin Ridge Farms, where they raise beef cattle, sheep, goats, and cut flowers. In addition to her farm work, Robin is also a Lecturer of Career and Professional Development for the Martin-Gatton University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Equine Programs.

Robin is passionate about promoting agriculture and educating the public about where their food comes from. She has established corporate partnerships to provide employee Christmas gift packages with locally sourced farm products, and she works with her students to coordinate the UK Ag Equine Career Fair.

Robin is also active in many agricultural-based organizations and her church. She has spearheaded efforts to build and maintain food pantries and lead an agricultural and Farm Bureau Day at her local Chamber of Commerce.

Other Finalists

• Joan Hayden of Daviess County: Hayden and her husband own Hayden Farms LLC, which consists of eight poultry houses and a 200 cow/calf operation. Hayden Farms was the first poultry farm in the United States to have a glass wall for viewing, which has been used by people from over 29 countries to learn about poultry production. Hayden has also served on the Board of Directors for the Daviess County Farm Bureau since 2014.

• Kim Jones of Marion County: Jones and her husband own and operate Jones Dairy, where they run cow/calf operations and crop land. Jones is involved in all parts of the farming operation, including milking, feeding, managing the dairy herd, planting and harvesting crops, and implementing management decisions. She also serves on the county Farm Bureau of Women's Committee and is involved in numerous other farming committees. Jones is also very active in her church.

All three finalists are outstanding examples of the hardworking farm women across Kentucky who are committed to the agriculture industry and bettering their communities.