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.
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
12:00-1:30 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
T.B.D.
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”
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
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 TBD
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, 2020
Jackson Regional Forum
AGENDA TO COME
September 14, 2021
Shelbyville Regional Forum
AGENDA TO COME
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!