*COVID-19 UPDATE: Due to the restriction on mass gatherings, the first two LAND Forums have been moved to a virtual setting. KAM and the KDA are working diligently to provide a great virtual experience for our presenters and participants alike. If you have any questions about the online events, please contact Tim Hughes.
Agenda
This is a draft agenda and is subject to change.
Links and login information for the virtual events (June 18 and 23) will be distributed to registrants via email before the event.
June 18, 2020
Cumberland Region Virtual Forum
ONLINE LOGIN INFORMATION TO COME
9:30-9:45 a.m. ET Opening Remarks
“Serving Manufacturers”
Lee Lingo, Executive Director, Kentucky Association of Manufacturers
“Economic Growth through Agriculture and Manufacturing”
Warren Beeler, Executive Director, Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy
Dr. Ryan Quarles, Commissioner, Kentucky Department of Agriculture
9:45-10:45 a.m. Remarks by Stakeholders from the Region’s Agriculture
Hagan Wonn, Chief Forester, Kentucky Hardwood Lumber Co., Inc., https://www.somersetwood.com
Barry Welty, Consultant, Caverndale Farms, https://www.caverndalefarms.com
Kyle Turpen, Owner, Summit Meat Processing, https://www.summitmeat.com
Greg Goode, Owner, Goode Family Dairy
James Schaefer, Plant Manager, Truitt Bros., Inc., http://www.truittbros.com
Allison Horseman, Partner, The Lavender Farm at Woodstock, https://www.facebook.com/kylavender
Jerod Smith, Brand Ambassador, Wilderness Trail Distillery, https://wildernesstraildistillery.com
Joel Wilson, Owner, Wilson’s Cedar Point Farm, http://www.wilsonscedarpointfarm.com
T.B.D., Cobb-Vantress, https://www.cobb-vantress.com
10:45-11:15 a.m. Questions and Open Discussion
11:15-11:30 a.m. Closing Remarks
Many thanks to the sponsors of this event!
June 23, 2020
Lincoln Trail Region Virtual Forum
ONLINE LOGIN INFORMATION TO COME
9:30-9:45 a.m. ET Opening Remarks
“Serving Manufacturers”
Lee Lingo, Executive Director, Kentucky Association of Manufacturers
“Economic Growth through Agriculture and Manufacturing”
Bill McCloskey, Deputy Executive Director, Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy
Dr. Ryan Quarles, Commissioner, Kentucky Department of Agriculture
9:45-10:45 a.m. Remarks by Stakeholders from the Region’s Agriculture
Andy Bishop, Owner, Fairfield Farms Angus, https://www.facebook.com/pg/FairfieldFarmsAngus
Allison Porteus, Partner, Boone’s Butcher Shop, www.boonesbutchershop.com
Aaron Reding, Managing Partner, Homestead Family Farms, http://homesteadfamilyfarms.net/index.html
Michael Elder, Vice President of Sales, Blend Pak, www.blendpak.com
Scotty Lee, Owner, Lee’s Garden Center, http://leesgardencenter.com
T.B.D., Independent Stave – Kentucky Cooperage, https://www.iscbarrels.com
Conor O’Driscoll, Master Distiller, Heaven Hill Distillery, https://www.heavenhill.com
Matt Jamie, Owner, Bourbon Barrel Foods, https://bourbonbarrelfoods.com
Denise Jones, Partner, Coleman Crest Dairy, http://colemancrestdairy.com
10:45-11:15 a.m. Questions and Open Discussion
11:15-11:30 a.m. Closing Remarks
Many thanks to the sponsors of this event!
July 7, 2020
Ashland Community & Technical College – Technology Drive Campus
902 Technology Drive
Grayson, KY 41143
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”
Bill McCloskey, Deputy Executive Director, Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy
Dr. Ryan Quarles, Commissioner, Kentucky Department of Agriculture
11:15-12:00 p.m. Manufacturer’s Panel
Jeff Salyer, Plant Manager, Smithfield, http://www.smithfield.com
Larry Farmer, Buyer of Standing Timber, Graf Brothers, https://grafbro.com
T.B.D.
T.B.D.
Break Kentucky Proud® Lunch Catered by T.B.D
12:30-1:15 p.m. Agricultural Producer’s Panel
Chelsey Mayes, Owner, Mayes Farms Goat Milk Products, https://www.facebook.com/pg/maysefarmsgoatmilkproducts
Hannah McGlone, Owner, Kee’s Farm Service and Supply, https://www.facebook.com/KeesFarmServiceLlc
Karen Hogsten, Owner, Wild Paint Cut Flowers, https://wildpaintcutflowers.com
Chester Griffith, Owner, Griffith Family Farm, https://www.facebook.com/pg/GriffithFamilyFarm
1:15-2:00 p.m. FFA Student Panel
2:00-2:15 p.m. Closing Remarks
July 30, 2020
Butler County Cooperative Extension Office
102 Parkway Lane
Morgantown, KY 42261
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”
Warren Beeler, Executive Director, Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy
Dr. Ryan Quarles, Commissioner, Kentucky Department of Agriculture
11:15-12:00 p.m. Manufacturer’s Panel
Piroska Szalay, Plant Manager, Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc., https://www.hillspet.com
John Wright, Vice President of Strategic Planning and Development, Owensboro Grain, https://owensborograin.com
Gavin Christ, Safety Administrator, Dunaway Timber, www.dunawaytimber.com
Eric Goan, Director, Technical Services, Bluegrass Dairy & Food, https://www.bluegrassingredients.com
Break – Kentucky Proud® Lunch Catered by T.B.D
12:30-1:15 p.m. Agricultural Producer’s Panel
Danielle Hayden, Owner, Hayden Farms, www.haydenfarms.org
Janet Dennison, Owner, Mammoth Cave Transplants, www.mammothcavetransplants.net
Darren Luttrell, Owner, Luttrell Farms, https://www.facebook.com/pages/Luttrell-Farms/169046329777677
Curtis Simpson, Owner, Ranger Bees, https://www.facebook.com/RangerBees
1:15-1:30 p.m. Closing Remarks
Many thanks to the sponsors of this event!
July 31, 2020
Purchase Area Development District
1002 Medical Dr
Mayfield, KY 42066
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”
Warren Beeler, Executive Director, Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy
Dr. Ryan Quarles, Commissioner, Kentucky Department of Agriculture
11:15-12:00 p.m. Manufacturer’s Panel
David Fields, Owner, Lake City Fish & Caviar, LLC, http://americasbestcaviar.com
Ken Allen, Plant Manager, TreeHouse Foods Inc., www.treehousefoods.com
Representative, Phoenix Paper, www.phoenixpaper.com
T.B.D.
Break – Kentucky Proud® Lunch Catered by TBD
12:30-1:15 p.m. Agricultural Producer’s Panel
Heather Davis, Owner, Eric Howell Grain Farms, http://www.ehgrain.com
Keith Lowry, Owner, Lowry Farms, https://www.facebook.com/lowryfarmsinc
Jerry Wyatt, Owner, KY Hydro Farm, LLC., https://squareup.com/store/ky-hydro-farm-llc
Mr. Steve Dunning, Owner, Dunning Land Co.
1:15-1:30 p.m. Closing Remarks
Many thanks to the sponsors of this event!
August 18, 2020
Kenton County Cooperative Extension Office
10990 Marshall Road
Covington, KY 41015
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”
Warren Beeler, Executive Director, Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy
Dr. Ryan Quarles, Commissioner, Kentucky Department of Agriculture
11:15-12:00 p.m. Manufacturer’s Panel
Dr. Liz Koutsos, President & CEO, Enviroflight, https://www.enviroflight.net
Rachel DesRochers, CEO, Grateful Graham’s & Founder/Director, Incubator Kitchen Collective, www.racheldesrochers.com
T.B.D.
T.B.D.
Break – Kentucky Proud® Lunch Catered by TBD
12:30-1:15 p.m. Agricultural Producer’s Panel
T.B.D, Schwenke Brothers Farm
David England, Owner, Winding Way Farm, www.dimpleshorsetreats.com
Richard Sparrow, Owner, Fairdale Farm, http://fairdalefarm.com
T.B.D.
1:15-1:30 p.m. Closing Remarks
Many thanks to the sponsors of this event!
September 10, 2020
University of Kentucky Robinson Center
176 Robinson Road
Jackson, KY 41339
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”
Warren Beeler, Executive Director, Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy
Dr. Ryan Quarles, Commissioner, Kentucky Department of Agriculture
11:15-12:00 p.m. Manufacturer’s Panel
Patricia Philpot, SmartWood, https://www.smartwood.world
Dan McIntyre, President, Jackson Wholesale, http://dev.jacksonwholesale.com
John Foley, CEO, BPM Lumber, http://bpmlumber.com
Representative, Red Bird Mission, Inc., http://rbmission.org
Break – Kentucky Proud® Lunch Catered by TBD
12:30-1:15 p.m. Agricultural Producer’s Panel
Tyler Ferguson, Owner, Blessed Ridge Farm, https://www.facebook.com/blessedridgefarm
Greg Dike, Owner, Zhi-ba Shing-ga Yaks, https://www.yakseasttowest.com
Jennifer Hall, Owner, Rustic Charm Farm, rusticcharmfarm@yahoo.com
Elizabeth Cundiff, Owner, Country Garden Greenhouse, https://www.facebook.com/countrygardengreenhouse1
1:15-1:30 p.m. Closing Remarks
1:45-2:45 p.m. Woodworking Workshop Sponsored by TBD
Many thanks to the sponsors of this event!
September 21, 2020
Gallrein Farms
1029 Vigo Road
Shelbyville, KY 40065
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”
Warren Beeler, Executive Director, Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy
Dr. Ryan Quarles, Commissioner, Kentucky Department of Agriculture
11:15-12:00 p.m. Manufacturer’s Panel
Matt Jamie, Owner, Bourbon Barrel Foods, https://bourbonbarrelfoods.com
T.B.D
T.B.D.
T.B.D.
Break – Kentucky Proud® Lunch Catered by TBD
12:30-1:15 p.m. Agricultural Producer’s Panel
Nate Buckler, Owner, Buckler Farms, https://www.facebook.com/bucklerfarms
Mark Roberts, Owner, Pleasure View Farms, LLC, https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pleasure-View-Farms/1493551597541660
Terry Rowlett, Owner, Rowlett’s Milkhouse Creamery, LLC, https://www.facebook.com/Rowletts-Milkhouse-Creamery-LLC-610599236019375
Anne Montgomery, Owner, YAGO Farm & Food, LLC, https://www.yagofarm.com
1:15-1:30 p.m. Closing Remarks