Professionals Working in Kentucky Agriculture
Farmer, Seven Springs Farm
Nick Woodruff is a farmer at Seven Springs Farms, and his career profile is unique as he didn’t grow up with agriculture.
Greenhouse Operator
Bryce Daunhauer has been the co-owner of Daunhauer Greenhouse and Garden Center for 16 years after graduating from the University of Kentucky with a degree in plant/soil science.
Agricultural Statistician
Finding a place to belong was tough for Jahqethea Johnson as a student. But a chance meeting with the Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS) team provided her the clarity of sight toward a field of study and career.
Farm Support Services
In agriculture, family means the world. Nowhere is that more evident than with Sharon Denney and Natalie Gupton, a mother-daughter duo that rocks the agricultural community. Natalie is the COO and VP of AgSafe, while her mother, Sharon, served with the USDA Farm Service Agency for 36 years!
Farm Loan Officer
Lindsay’s primary responsibilities include working with customers looking for lending on rural and farm-based homes, a job where building personal relationships is critical. In fact, she says that is the best part about her job.
Beginning Farmer Regional Coordinator
Amanda is a sixth-generation registered Angus cattle farmer from Russell Springs and was an active FFA member, holding chapter and regional officer titles. Her initial career plans were to become an agriculture teacher. She studied agriculture education at Western Kentucky University and went on to earn her Master’s in gifted education.