Kentucky Agricultural Leadership Program 

The Kentucky Agricultural Leadership Program KALP, which is administered by the University of Kentucky, has had a rich history and tremendous impact on the “Who’s Who” of Kentucky agriculture.

Wanting to provide focused leadership training to young farmers and the agricultural industry workforce, KyCGA became a major donor to the KALP endowment.

“We believe in leadership programs for our young farmers,” said Laura Knoth, KyCGA Executive Director and KALP alumni. “Agriculture faces so many obstacles. The industry is changing, economy is changing, so it is important to build strong leaders who will help to keep our agricultural economy growing in Kentucky.”

Once fully supported by Phillip Morris, KALP now requires funding support from Kentucky’s agriculture community.

“We thought it was important to support a leadership program that has helped to educate young farmers and agribusiness leaders across Kentucky,” said Philip McCoun, former KyCGA President and KALP alumni. “It is important to keep a strong program such as this going, and we were happy to be in a position to help.”

Knoth and McCoun both admit that their experience in the leadership program helped them make connections they continue to use as today as leaders in Kentucky agriculture.

‘It is great to see so many of the alumni from KALP in leadership roles in Kentucky agriculture today,” said Knoth. “The program gives farmers the tools, the knowledge, and the incentive to believe in themselves and step up to those leadership positions that are so critical for the future of Kentucky agriculture.”

KALP Web Site