Describe the Issue or Situation.

The problem: Agriculture, like any industry needs leaders to promote it so that it continues to grow.

The educational program response: In 2012,Muhlenberg County corn and soybean farmer Brent Gatton, approached this agent about participating in the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture Food and Environment program known as (KALP) Kentucky Ag Leadership Program. His nomination to participate in the two year leadership program was successful.

The participants/target audience: The agriculture industry was his main focus. He wanted to make a difference in the grain crops industry.

Other partners (if applicable): University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture Food and Environment  

Program impact or participant response. Upon his completion of the program, he became active in local agriculture oriented organizations. He served on the Muhlenberg County Extension Council, Chair of the Muhlenberg County Phase I  Agricultural Development Council and Chair of the Muhlenberg County Farm Bureau Federation. While serving as the chair of the local Farm Bureau Federation, he became a member of the Kentucky Soybean Association Board and a Kentucky representative to the United Soybean Board. He served as president of the Kentucky Soybean Association while still serving as one of three Kentucky representatives to the United Soybean Board. He is currently serving on the United Soybean Board Executive Committee as the Vice- Chair.. 

Describe the Outreach or Educational Program Response (and Partners, if applicable).

Provide the Number and Description(s) of Participants/Target Audience.One

Provide a Statement of Outcomes or Program Impact. Please note that the outcomes statement must use evaluation data to describe the change(s) that occurred in individuals, groups, families, businesses, or in the community because of the program/outreach.The producer has held several agriculture related board positions since completing the KALP program and has risen to the pinnacle on several organizations.