Professionals Working in Kentucky Agriculture
Connie Sizemore, Administrative Secretary and Environmental Educator
Connie Sizemore serves farmers in Leslie County by managing the Conservation District office, but her passion lies with teaching the youngest citizens about the environment.
Susan Brown, Conservation Education Specialist
Susan Brown is a Conservation Education Specialist at Boone County Conservation District. Her passion for the environment has followed her all her life, and she’s always pursued jobs and activities that let her spend the most time outdoors and helping people understand and connect with the environment around them.
Associate Professor, Graduate Coordinator
Currently, the Graduate Coordinator and an Associate Professor at Murray State University, Dr. Guffey has lived and breathed agriculture throughout her life. Since working on a farm at a very young age, her passion for agriculture has only grown over the years.
Dean for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
As Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, it is Dr. Farrel's responsibility to promote awareness of DEI throughout the campus faculty, staff, and students. Through webinars (among other mediums), Dr. Farrel encourages people to have courageous conversations around understanding and awareness.
Agriculture & Natural Resources Extension Agent
Lindie has been the Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agent for Pendleton Co. for nearly five years, and she loves the flexibility and creativity needed to develop new programs. Traditionally, this has not been a career held by women, but about 25 percent of the ANR agents for Kentucky are currently female. That number is growing.
Commodity Education Director
Becky’s primary education responsibilities include developing and presenting lessons about soybeans to students and working with teachers interested in teaching soybeans. She also manages the regional research program, serves on various committees and agriculture organizations, and performs general office duties.