OUR LEADERSHIP

KFGC’s mission is to promote the production and use of forages through economically and environmentally sound practices. We provide education, professional development, and networking for producers, scientists, educators, and commercial representatives. We communicate with policy makers and consumers in Kentucky about important forage issues.

Our Board is made up of producers, industry representatives, b public sector representatives.  CLICK for a complete list of board members and their contact information.

President: Cody Rakes, Loretto, KY

1st Vice President: Ken Andries, Morehead, KY

2nd Vice President: TBD

Secretary: Ray Smith, Lexington, KY

Treasurer: Todd Clark, Lexington, KY

Past President: Brandon Sears, Richmond, KY

Advisors: Adam Jones, Lexington, KY

                 Donovan Pigg, Louisville, KY

                 Chris Teutsch, Princeton, KY

Are you interested in sharing your talent and experience to promote forages in Kentucky? Contact us for more information.  

  Develop Information on Alternative Forages and Grazing Cover Crops

• Develop Information on Economics of Forage Production
• Develop Information on Hay/Silage/Baleage and Pricing for Stored Feed
• Develop Information on Weed ID, Herbicides, Weed Control Information
• Develop Information on Novel Endophyte Tall Fescue
• Develop Hands-On Training for Agents in Forage Production