The Bluegrass Ag Tech Development Corp.’s board of directors includes representatives of the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, City of Lexington, University of Kentucky, and Alltech.
Commissioner Quarles cited Kentucky’s world dominance in the horse industry, expanding bourbon production, genetic progress in poultry, and sustainability advancements in no-till farming as selling points for attracting agribusinesses. Kentucky offers traditional business incentives from the state, along with agriculture resources such as funding, networking, and marketing support for startups.
Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton sees an opportunity to make the Lexington and Fayette County area a thriving Ag Tech center. Mayor Gorton announced her proposed budget
University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Dean Nancy Cox said this effort is a complement to the college’s education, research, and outreach missions.
Alltech is one of the world’s top five animal health and nutrition companies, headquartered in Central Kentucky since 1980. Alltech’s leadership sees myriad opportunities for Kentucky to grow as a global leader in agrifood innovation.
As a next step, the board will begin to search for an executive director.
