meanwhile, back at the ranch...

I was raised on a beef cattle, tobacco, and hay farm in southern Kentucky. After graduating high school, I attended the University of Kentucky. While there, I majored in Agricultural Public Service and Leadership and was an active member of FarmHouse Fraternity, the Soil Judging Team, College of Agriculture & Human Environmental Sciences Student Council, Agribusiness Club, and the Agronomy Club. I also worked for the National Agricultural Statistics Service as well as the Natural Resources Conservation Service while completing my undergraduate degree.Upon college graduation, I moved back to western Kentucky to farm. I now have a cross bred Black Angus herd, as well as mixed grass hay and soybeans. I also work off the farm for USDA with the Kentucky Farm Service Agency. I really enjoy my job and being able to interact with other farmers on a daily basis. Since I have an off farm job, my farming is only done on nights, weekends, and holidays!I would strongly encourage anyone to get out, see the countryside, and talk to fellow farmers. I am involved with our local Young Farmers Education Association (YFA) and have found it to be very beneficial. If you ever plan on being through Kentucky or Tennessee, give me a shout. I love to meet new people and learn new things! I'd also like to meet some people that would like to show off their farms whenever I get a chance to get out and travel.