The Kentucky Department of Agriculture and the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers have aligned to leverage agricultural resources of the Commonwealth with the state’s robust manufacturing industry. This forum is intended to bolster existing collaboration between agriculture and manufacturing to develop and expand upon the existing supply chain for agricultural product to the manufacturing sector. These opportunities will be highlighted in a series of regional meetings strategically selected to focus on the ability to best blend synergies within each region. The LAND (Linking Agriculture for Networking & Development) forums are intended for manufacturers, agricultural leaders, economic development professionals, local and state officials, academia, and other stakeholders.
Registration links for individual events can be found at the bottom of each individual agenda.
Agenda
All agendas are subject to change. Please check back for the latest agendas for each event.
September 14, 2021
Gallrein Farms
1029 Vigo Road, Shelbyville, KY 40065
10:15-10:30 a.m. Networking
10:30-11:00 a.m. Opening Remarks
“Serving Manufacturers”
Ms. Melissa Aguilar-Southard, Member Relations Director, Kentucky Association of Manufacturers
“Economic Growth through Agriculture and Manufacturing”
Dr. Ryan Quarles, Commissioner, Kentucky Department of Agriculture
11:00-12:00 p.m. Morning Panel
Mr. Ed Gallrein, Gallrein Farms
Mr. Mike Krol, American Wood Fibers
Ms. Melissa Ballard, Bluegrass Beef
Mr. David Ochoa, Bluegrass Superior Foods
Ms. Olivia Moore, Kentucky FFA Star in Agribusiness
12:00-12:45 p.m. Kentucky Proud® Lunch Catered by TBD
12:45-1:30 p.m. Afternoon Panel
Southern United States Trade Association
Mr. Kyle Stone, Danimer Scientific
Ms. Alex Gravett, Kismet Farm
Mr. Charlie Jeffries, Bagdad Roller Mills
Mr. Michael Moore, Shaker Village at Pleasant Hill
1:30-1:45 p.m. Closing Remarks
Many thanks to the sponsors of this event!
Shelby County Farm Bureau
Citizens Union Bank
Commonwealth Bank & Trust
Farm Credit Services
Pegasus Industries & Packaging
Shelby County Chamber of Commerce
Shelby County Cooperative Extension
Shelby Energy Cooperative
Shelby County Industrial & Development Foundation
July 14, 2021
Western Kentucky University Agricultural Exposition Center
406 Elrod RD
Bowling Green, KY 42101
10:15-10:30 a.m. – Networking
10:30-11:15 a.m. – Opening Remarks
“Serving Manufacturers”
Lee Lingo, Executive Director, Kentucky Association of Manufacturers
“Economic Growth through Agriculture and Manufacturing”
Dr. Ryan Quarles, Commissioner, Kentucky Department of Agriculture
11:15-12:00 p.m. – Manufacturer’s Panel
Ms. Piroska Szalay, Plant Manager, Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc.
Ms. Peg Hays, President, Casey Jones Distillery
Mr. Tommy Steele, Hardwood Purchaser, Woodcraft Industries
Mr. Drew Rogers, Owner, Bluegrass Vineyard
12:00-1:30 p.m. – Kentucky Proud® Lunch Catered by TBD
12:30-1:15 p.m. – Agricultural Producer’s Panel
Mr. Crandal Barrow, Barren River FFA Regional Star Farmer
Mr. Randy Mann, Owner, Seldom Rest Farms
Mr. Matt Reynolds, Owner, Bare Roots Gardens
Mr. Jeff Downing, Owner, Downing Cattle Company
Mr. Willis Shrock, Owner, J.D. Country Milk
1:15-1:30 p.m. – Closing Remarks
1:45-2:45 p.m. – Optional Tour of WKU Farm
Many thanks to the sponsors of this event!
August 5, 2021
Beck’s Hybrids
5741 Airline RD
Henderson, KY 42420
10:15-10:30 a.m. – Networking
10:30-11:00 a.m. – Opening Remarks
“Serving Manufacturers”
Lee Lingo, Executive Director, Kentucky Association of Manufacturers
“Economic Growth through Agriculture and Manufacturing”
Dr. Ryan Quarles, Commissioner, Kentucky Department of Agriculture
11:00-11:15 a.m. – Youth in Leadership
“Effective Use of Parliamentary Procedure While Conducting Business Meetings”
Henderson County, Kentucky, FFA
11:15-12:00 p.m. – Morning Panel
Mr. Kyle Lancaster, L. Hust Farms
Mr. Reid Shan & Mr. Mark Schmitt, Beck’s Hybrids
Nathaniel Keith, Production Farm Manager, Cal-Maine Foods
Mr. Brandon Hunt, Hunt Farms
12:00-12:30 p.m. – Kentucky Proud® Lunch Catered by Hometown Roots
12:30-1:15 p.m. – Afternoon Panel
Ms. McKaylah Hillard, Green River Region FFA Star Farmer
Mr. Rod Keugel, Owner, Beef & Bacon Custom Processing
Dr. Katy Groves-Mussat & Mr. Hubert Mussat, Owners, Farmer & Frenchman Winery
Mr. Jerry O’Bryan, Owner, O’Bryan Farms
1:15-1:30 p.m. – Closing Remarks
1:45-3:00 p.m. – Optional Tour of Beck’s Hybrids Research Plots
Many thanks to the sponsors of this event!
August 12, 2021
Maysville Community & Technical College
1755 U.S. 68 Business
Maysville, KY 41056
10:15-10:30 a.m. – Networking
10:30-11:15 a.m. – Opening Remarks
“Serving Manufacturers”
Melissa Aguilar-Southard, Member Relations Director, Kentucky Association of Manufacturers
“Economic Growth through Agriculture and Manufacturing”
Dr. Ryan Quarles, Commissioner, Kentucky Department of Agriculture
11:15-12:00 p.m. – Manufacturer’s Panel
Mr. Andy Holloway, Log Procurement Assistant Manager, Independent Stave/Morehead Wood Products
Ms. Jennifer Meadows, Owner, Rip’s Farm Center
Dr. Dinah Bird, Baker-Bird Winery
Mr. Jeff Tapp, Quality Assurance Manager, Winchester Farms Dairy
12:00-1:30 p.m. – Kentucky Proud® Lunch Catered by Conniejo’s Cafe
12:30-1:15 p.m. – Agricultural Producer’s Panel
Ms. Campbell Johnson, Licking River Region FFA Star Farmer
Dr. Jennifer Myka, Owner, Free Radical Ranch
Mr. Charlie Masters, Owner, Masters Acres
Mr. Ben Furnish, Owner, Furnwood Farms
1:15-1:30 p.m. Closing Remarks
Many thanks to the sponsors of this event!
September 9, 2021
University of Kentucky Robinson Center
130 Robinson Road, Jackson, KY 41339
*Masks will be required for attendees*
10:15-10:30 a.m. Networking
10:30-11:00 a.m. Opening Remarks
“Serving Manufacturers”
Ms. Melissa Aguilar-Southard, Member Relations Director, Kentucky Association of Manufacturers
“Economic Growth through Agriculture and Manufacturing”
Dr. Ryan Quarles, Commissioner, Kentucky Department of Agriculture
11:00-12:00 p.m. Morning Panel
Meet the 2019 KY FFA State Star in Agribusiness, Matt Rowlette
Ms. Heather and Mr. Reed Graham, Owners, Holly Creek Farms
Ms. Vickie Crabtree, Owner, Positive Attraction Soaps
Dr. Patrick Angel, President, Southeast Kentucky Sheep Producers Association
12:00-12:30 pm Kentucky Proud® Lunch Catered by TBD
12:30-1:30 p.m. Afternoon Panel
Southern United States Trade Association
Ms. Kate Stone, Owner, Stone Gully
Dr. Robin Mason, Owner, Tree of the Field
Mr. Tom Deflippo, H&S Lumber
Mr. Chad Niman, Primary Forest Products Specialist, University of Kentucky Department of Forestry & Natural Resources
Ms. Maryann Hall, PA-C, & Mr. Tony Maddox, Co-owners, Solid Rock Whitetails
1:30-1:45 p.m. Closing Remarks
2:00-3:00 p.m. Hands-on activity – Assembling your own solid wood cutting board (limited to 20 guests)