We Are Kentucky Ag

Connect with your colleagues and make a positive change for Kentucky agriculture.  

If you are interested in joining, please contact us at
855-921-2625 or email kyagcouncil@gmail.com.


About the Kentucky Agricultural Council

The Kentucky Agricultural Council grows connections among agricultural organizations and businesses across the Commonwealth. KAC brings value through networking, leading strategic discussions, and building collaborative relationships between farm, food, fuel, and fiber groups. This work includes:

  • Planning networking and programming for its members.
  • Disseminating information that creates an understanding and appreciation of Kentucky agriculture.
  • Serving as liaison between private and public agricultural organizations, the Commissioner of Agriculture, the Governor, and the legislature to develop and effectively utilize our agricultural resources.
  • Coordinating a unified communications effort that represents all of Kentucky agriculture.

KAC’s 50+ members include non-profit organizations, trade associations, commodity groups, state and federal agencies, and institutions of higher education. We welcome all organizations and businesses interested in the advancement and development of Kentucky agriculture.

Are you ready to effect change for the future Kentucky agriculture? Would you like to learn from other leaders focused on the future of farm, food, fuel, and fiber? Do you feel strongly about collaborating with a variety of organizations to challenge your thinking? You are invited to join KAC – we meet in February, June, August, and November. Become a member today to start growing your connections!

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    Our Initiatives and Partnerships

    KAC orchestrated a strategic roadmap for Kentucky agriculture, developed by more than 300 leaders throughout 2024.


    KAC supports the continued development of kyfoodandfarm.info, an agriculture resource website for students and the public.

    KyAgWorks.org is a resource website dedicated to connecting youth and job seekers to agriculture careers and education.

    The Agriculture Literacy Network provides resources and professional development to those who help educate about Kentucky agriculture. 

    Need to give a presentation about Kentucky agriculture? Download the PPT

    KAC Member Meetings

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    Ag Community Events Calendar

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          Leadership

          Executive Committee

          Chair - Tod Griffin, Agribusiness Association of Kentucky

          Vice Chair - Sarah Coleman, KY Horse Council

          Treasurer - Niki Ellis, KY Pork Producers

          Executive Secretary - Mackenzie Nichols

          Past Chair - Dr. Tony Brannon, WAVE River Counties Ag Initiative

          Member Directors

          Laura Knoth, KY Corn Growers Assn

          Nikki Whitaker, KY Cattlemen's Assn

          Laurie Mays, KY Chamber of Commerce Foundation

          Joe Cain, Burley and Dark-Fair Tobacco Growers Assn

          Drew Graham, KY Farm Bureau

          Ex-Officio Directors

          Dr. Laura Stephenson, University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment

          Warren Beeler, Kentucky Department of Agriculture

          Advisory Board Members

          Brent Lackey, KCARD

          Dr. Will Snell, University of Kentucky

          Dr. Ashton Potter, The Food Connection

          Kati Bowman, KCARD

          Marianne Smith Edge, The AgriNutrition Edge

          "Kentucky Agricultural Council" is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
          4037 Iron Works Parkway Ste. 120, Lexington, KY 40511
          kyagcouncil@gmail.com

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