Kentucky Agricultural Council has appointed Mackenzie Nichols as the new Executive Secretary.

Mackenzie holds a bachelor's in Animal Sciences from the University of Kentucky and a master's in Agriculture from Murray State University. With a decade of experience in agricultural marketing, she has worked with organizations including Kentucky Cattlemen's Association, Kentucky Pork Producers, and Kentucky Soybean Association.

A native of Lexington, Mackenzie currently resides in Berea with her husband and two dogs. She enjoys spending time with family, watching her nieces show lambs, and needlepointing. Mackenzie looks forward to building relationships with KAC members and working on the Strategic Roadmap.