KJCA President

Dear Cow Country Reader, I am Caleb Kernodle, the 19-year-old son of Rob & Rebecca Kernodle. I make my home in Perryville which is nestled in the heart of Boyle County’s prime agricultural land. Having been born and raised in the beef industry, I have a passion for agriculture that is indescribable. With that, comes a great passion for the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association and the Kentucky Junior Cattlemen’s Association.

It is with great honor and pleasure that I write this letter to you as the newly elected Kentucky Junior Cattlemen’s Association President. With the new year ahead of us, I am excited to be working with our recently elected team of officers and directors. After discussions with some officers and members, there are many important goals for the new year. A few of these include increasing our active participation and membership numbers. The Junior Cattlemen’s Association provides youth of all ages with a solid foundation where they can learn and grow within the beef industry. I encourage all juniors to get as involved as they possibly can. Between attending meetings, participating in beef industry leadership trips, competing in Fall Classic, and creating new networks of friends and industry leaders, there are numerous opportunities for personal growth. I am so grateful for the experiences that KJCA has already provided me, and we are excited to plan future events to grow new leaders. Visit kycattle.org and click on the Youth Activities tab or follow us at KY Junior Cattlemen’s Association on Facebook to stay up-to-date on the latest activities. If you are a parent or junior with questions or suggestions, please feel free to reach out. We would love to share more with you about this outstanding association and what it has to offer.

Sincerely,

President: Caleb Kernodle (Boyle County) Vice President: Emily Tabor (Breckinridge County) Secretary: Bryanna Smith (Russell County) Treasurer: Maddie Ethington (Boyle County) Reporter: Macey Thompson (Breckinridge County) Region One: Whitney Peck (Caldwell County) & Vance Pickering (Breckinridge County) Region Two: Ty Jones (Allen County) & Mollie Webb (Barren County) Region Three: Beau Girdley (Spencer County) & Brenna Perkins (Henry County) Region Four: Will Beckley (Estill County) & Harlee Watson (Fleming County) Region Five: Emma Ballinger (Rockcastle County) & Jenna Wethington (Casey County) At Large: Josh Kernodle (Boyle County), Luke Kernodle (Boyle County), Jake Marksbury (Larue County), Kadie Mathers (Nelson County), & Eli Miles (Nelson County)