Let's Get Rural Podcast

The county fair is a beloved tradition in rural communities nationwide, and it holds special significance for Kentuckians. Doug Banks, a member of the Meade County Fair Board, joins Let's Get Rural to discuss what makes their county fair unique and why it is so well known.

Join us on Let’s Get Rural as Pat Clements shares his inspiring journey of agricultural advocacy and leadership. Discover the real challenges wheat and small grain farmers are facing today—and why their stories matter now more than ever. Tune in for an eye-opening conversation that goes beyond the headlines and into the heart of rural America.

Learn more about KY Small Grains Growers' at: https://www.kysmallgrains.org/

Read about the work of NAWG at: https://wheatworld.org/

Janelle Nicolai and her husband Roger took a leap of faith, diving headfirst into the world of agriculture. After years of trial and error, their Farm on Rough River now thrives with a bounty of meats and vegetables. Discover their inspiring journey as Janelle joins us on Let's Get Rural.

Follow their journey at: https://www.facebook.com/thefarmatroughriver/

Discover the story behind Chaney’s Dairy Barn, a beloved Bowling Green institution that’s become synonymous with ice cream in Warren County, Kentucky. Join us as Carl Chaney shares how his family transformed a traditional dairy into a local icon with a unique, value-added approach. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at their journey, challenges, and the community they’ve built one scoop at a time.

Learn more about the dairy barn at: https://www.chaneysdairybarn.com/

Join KFB News Editor Tim Thornberry as he sits down with David Wayne to explore the wide range of opportunities available to agriculture producers through the FSA. Discover valuable programs, resources, and expert insights that can help you make the most of what the Farm Service Agency has to offer.

Learn more at: https://www.fsa.usda.gov/state-offices/kentucky

May is Beef Month, so we caught up with Bradon Burks of the Kentucky Cattlemen's and Beef Council to discuss the industry and explore some unique ways we celebrate our cattle farmers.

Learn more about the beef council at: https://www.kybeef.com/

Catch up on what the KY Cattlemen's Association is up to at: https://www.kycattle.org/

Chris Pierce of Pulaski County joins Let’s Get Rural toshare valuable insights into innovative practices he implements on his farm to decrease the cost of production. During the conversation, Chris explains how these strategies not only help him save money but also improve the overallefficiency and sustainability of his farming operation.

Read more at: https://editions.mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?i=863102&p=1&view=issueViewer

BCTC Equine’s Dixie Kendall joins the Let’s Get Ruralpodcast to share her journey in the racing industry and her passion for education. Learn about the North American Racing Academy, the first community college-based racehorse riding program in the U.S. and what makes it unique.

Learn more at: https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/about/nara/index.aspx

Each year, the world pauses for two minutes to watch the legendary Kentucky Derby. Countless dedicated equine veterinarians work tirelessly to keep the athletes in peak condition—but none are more renowned than the team at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital. Dr. Ali Broyles joins Let's Get Rural to share her journey to her current role at the hospital and discuss the incredible work she and her colleagues are accomplishing.

Learn more about Rood and Riddle at: https://roodandriddle.com/

Glean Kentucky is a valued partner of Kentucky Farm Bureauand a recipient of funds raised at the KFB Insurance Clays for a Cause event in April. Jennifer Palmer, Executive Director, joins Let’s Get Rural to discuss the unique work Glean Kentucky does for fellow Kentuckians and how local farmers can get involved.

Learn more about Glean Kentucky at: https://gleanky.org/

Learn more about Clays for a Cause at: https://www.kyfb.com/insurance/clays-for-a-cause/