Professionals Working in Kentucky Agriculture

Food Safety Systems
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Food Safety Systems

After completing an associate’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Tina started her bachelor’s degree in agriculture education at UK, which required concentrations in plant science, agriculture economics, animal science, and meat science. Once she graduated, she ended up at North Carolina State University to earn her Master of Science in agriculture education.

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Farm Loan Officer
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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.

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Beginning Farmer Regional Coordinator
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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.

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Customer Relations Manager
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Customer Relations Manager

“I always loved horses and Thoroughbred racing, so I knew I wanted to do something within this industry. Growing up in Michigan, I wasn't exposed to much of it, so when I graduated, I started at the bottom and figured out what exactly I wanted to do as I went.”

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Sales and Stallion Coordinator
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Sales and Stallion Coordinator

Carrie knew that, for her, remaining in the Thoroughbred industry was non-negotiable. Once she graduated from the KEMI program in the spring of 2001, she enrolled full-time at the University of Kentucky to obtain her Equine Business degree.

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State Beekeeper
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State Beekeeper

For anyone interested in beekeeping, Potter said she recommends going to several different beekeeping associations for a full year to learn the seasonality before purchasing any equipment. Potter said the associations are a good place for anyone to start because dues are often inexpensive, and you get to meet new people, learn the language, see the diversity of equipment, and pick a style of hive that is comfortable for you to start with.

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