Join us on the podcast as Donovan Pigg, the Livestock Marketing Specialist at KFB, shares his invaluable experiences working with farmers throughout Kentucky. Donovan is dedicated to empowering farmers through education and offers insights that can enhance their practices. Don't miss his anticipation for the upcoming KFB Annual Meeting breakout sessions, where farmers can gain even more knowledge and tools to succeed!

KFB Annual Meeting Agenda: https://www.flipsnack.com/EAD656ED75E/2025-kfb-annual-meeting-united-we-can

Join us as members of the University of Kentucky Department of Agricultural Economics participate in Let's Get Rural to share insights about their upcoming presentation at the Kentucky Farm Bureau Annual Meeting. They will provide an in-depth analysis of the economic outlook for agriculture in our state for 2026, a discussion you won't want to miss!

Learn more about the UK Dept. of Ag Economics at: https://agecon.mgcafe.uky.edu/

Brandon Reed's remarkable journey in agriculture has taken him from humble beginnings on a farm to leadership roles in the Future Farmers of America (FFA) and even the Kentucky Legislature. Now, he has an exciting new opportunity that could bring him the most fulfillment yet. Join Renee and Matt as they engage with Brandon to explore his inspiring life and contributions to agriculture in the latest episode of "Let's Get Rural."

Learn more about Raising Hope at: https://www.kyagr.com/marketing/raising-hope.html

In the last two decades, Kentucky has seen a staggering loss of 1.4 million acres of farmland and 17,000 farms. Today, Aleta Botts joins us for an urgent conversation about the necessity of coming together to identify and implement the solutions that can reverse this trend.Learn about the initiative at: https://www.kyfarmlandtransition.com/

Join Paige Mattingly, the Young Farmer Chair of Fayette County Farm Bureau, as she sits down with KFB News Editor Tim Thornberry to explore an exciting and delicious event that not only promises great flavors but also supports a worthy cause—raising funds for Casa of Lexington.

Learn more about the Fayette County Young Farmer Program at: https://fayettecofarmbureau.com/about/young-farmer-rancher/

More info on Casa of Lexington: https://casaoflexington.org/

Representative Ryan Bivens of the Kentucky General Assembly passionately shares his journey in agriculture, underscoring his commitment to giving farmers a powerful voice in our communities. By embracing key roles in this vital sector, he advocates for policies that empower and uplift our agricultural community.

Fall market season has arrived in Kentucky! Join Renee and Matt as they sit down with Jenny Evans, the owner of Evans Orchard and Cider Mill in Georgetown. Together, they explore the exciting happenings at her market this season and highlight how her membership in the Kentucky Farm Bureau Certified Farm Market program enhances her offerings and connects her to the community.

Certified Farm Market Program: https://www.kyfb.com/federation/programs/certified-farm-markets/

Evans Orchard and Cider Mill: https://evansorchard.com/

KFB Commodity Marketing Specialist Taylor Thompson engages with KFB News Editor Tim Thornberry for an insightful discussion on the current harvest and crop conditions throughout the state.

KFB Commodity Market Details: https://www.kyfb.com/federation/programs/commodities/market-details/

This week on "Let’s Get Rural," we're celebrating All in for Ag Week in Kentucky! We're excited to have Tammy White from Providence Elementary join Renee and Matt to chat about a fun event at her school. She will share how the event helped students learn all about agriculture and the important issues facing rural communities. Don't miss it!

Learn more about All in for Ag Week at: https://www.kyagr.com/marketing/ag-education-week.html

Adam Hinton from Hinton Mills joins Renee and Matt to highlight the incredible way the agricultural community in Fleming County united to fund an agriculture teacher for their local school. Adam passionately underscores how vital it is to engage with your community—taking action can truly make a difference!

The Parade is October 3, 2025 at 1pm!

To follow the Fleming County Tractor Parade go to:

WFLE - http://wfle.fm/

WKCA - https://wkcaradio.com/

WCYN - https://www.wcyn.com/

Hinton Mills - https://www.facebook.com/hintonmills1918