For 26 years, Western Hills High School (Franklin County) agriculture teacher JR Zinner has built a classroom that promotes curiosity and innovative learning, earning recognition as a regional Golden Owl Award winner.
In his 11th year at Hopkins County Central, Benjamin Prevette is being honored for his work in agricultural education.
Madison Goodlett, an agriculture teacher at Leestown Middle School in Fayette County, is a recipient of a regional Golden Owl Award.
Erin Arnett launched the agriculture program at Campbellsville High School (Campbellsville Independent) six years ago to provide students with a hands-on learning experience that will provide opportunities to grow and strengthen the future of the agriculture field.
For Melissa Blackburn of Lawerence County High School, being named a regional Golden Owl award winner felt like a moment that defined her 23 years in education, filled with early mornings, long days and a deep commitment to her students.
Peyton Pugh, who teaches science at Rockcastle County Middle School, has received the National Educator of the Year award from the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF). Pugh has been teaching for only three years.
Schools around Kentucky focused on agriculture during the spring All in for Ag Education Week, which was held March 16-20.
The hallmarks of All In for Ag Education Week are clear: broadening access to agriculture education, supporting educators, and connecting agriculture to real-life skills.
Kristan Wright, agriculture education consultant and Future Farmers of America (FFA) advisor for the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), has been named the 2025 Farm Woman of the Year by the Kentucky Farm Bureau.
Several schools in the Boyle County school district hosted special events on Sept. 15 for All In for Ag Education Week.