Professionals Working in Kentucky Agriculture
Dr. Bob Coleman, Equine Nutritionist
As an animal/equine nutritionist, Dr. Coleman works on making specific horse feed recipes. To do his job, he needs to know the nutrient needs of all kinds of horses and the different feedstuffs that will supply those nutrients to the horses.
Jordan Blair, Racehorse Trainer
Horse trainer Jordan Blair, of Lexington prepares and conditions Thoroughbred horses for their racing careers.
Debra Truax, District Administrator
“Try different areas of agriculture; there are so many to choose from. If you are given the opportunity to get an internship or apprenticeship, take it and see if that is the right path for you.”
Apryl Kirby, District Operations Manager
“Start young!!! Work with the older generations to learn the ways of farming and conservation, and get involved with FFA and Agriculture when you are in school. The world is changing fast, and if we don't get kids involved when they are young, we may not have a world good enough for the future to live in.”
Marsha Butterworth, District Coordinator
“There are many different fields that have an Agriculture background. Search all the different choices before making a final decision.”
Ted Jessup, VP, KACD
“Get your hands dirty as early in life as you can. Help raise a garden, get involved in your FFA Chapter, get a summer job helping a local farmer or farmer's market, and get to know your local Conservation District.”