KCA Welcomes Rachel Cain

Hi, everyone! I’m thrilled to introduce myself as the newest member of the KCA staff! Beginning in October, I took on the role of Membership and Communications Coordinator. Unlike many of you, I was not raised on a farm! My grandfathers were both farmers, and I must have inherited my love of agriculture and beef cattle from them. I had an interest in agriculture from a young age, so I sought out the experiences and education that I needed. I graduated from Morehead State University in 2019 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Agriculture with a focus in Animal Science, where I gained an even deeper understanding and love for the beef industry. I spent a summer interning here at the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association before going on to earn my Master’s Degree in Sustainable Agriculture from Murray State University. Early on, I wasn’t sure how my love for this industry would translate into a career in the future. Thankfully, I’ve found my place! I recently purchased my first home to plant roots in Lexington. My dog, Gypsy, and I split our spare time between playing fetch and starting several likely-to-fail DIY home improvement projects. As Membership and Communications Coordinator, I will be working closely with Kentucky’s 99 county chapters to strengthen membership and involvement. I have already had the pleasure of attending several county meetings and field days, and would love the opportunity to visit with more beef producers across the state. I will also manage e-marketing and social media communications for KCA, as well as work closely with Cow Country and Livestock Advertising Network. I’m so grateful to be here and ready to get to work! I look forward to meeting many of you in the future. Please let me know how I can help moving forward!