Professionals Working in Kentucky Agriculture
Cooper Sawyer, Thoroughbred Farm Manager
Cooper is now the Farm Manager of Mt. Brilliant Farm in Fayette County, Ky. The farm, which is over 1,200 acres, offers boarding and sales prep and owns horses in training and actively racing, as well. In addition, the farm hosts polo matches and boasts phenomenal gardens, which include a taxus maze, kitchen garden, flower garden, and vineyard.
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.”