Professionals Working in Kentucky Agriculture
Volunteer & Website Coordinator
“Follow what makes your heart happy, and don't listen to the naysayers. The world relies on agriculture, and there are SO many careers in this field to explore!”
Videographer & Studio Director
While growing up in the suburbs of Louisville, the closest Matt Hilton ever got to agriculture was at the grocery store shopping for food. That wouldn’t last for long, though, as Matt was hired 11 years ago to be a video coordinator for Kentucky Farm Bureau. These days Matt is “knee deep,” telling agriculture’s story throughout all of Kentucky as Director of KFB Studios.
Agricultural Photographer
A picture is worth a thousand words, and for Emily Goins, capturing some of the cattle showman’s best moments is a privilege for her. Emily is a junior at Western Kentucky University, where she is majoring in Recreation Administration, but in her spare time, she is a photographer for The Bullvine magazine at the major dairy shows around the country, including World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin.
Social Media and Graphics Coordinator
As the social media and graphic coordinator for the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA), Alexis Smith has the pleasure of creating content daily to elevate the importance of Kentucky’s farm families and their impact on our everyday lives. She also helps coordinate KDA’s print and digital graphic design content.
Artist & Ag-Educator
Josh Mitcham is an agri-tourism owner, artist, and musician that owns Jericho Woods, BigHead Studios, and The Randall Barn while also serving as Director of KY FFA Leadership Training Center and being a part of the Kentucky Department of Education.