Christian County agribusinessman Brandon Garnett is now a member of the Kentucky Fair Board after being sworn in Thursday.
Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Jonathon Shell’s Chief of Staff Mark Bowling says Garnett was recently selected to serve on the Kentucky State Fair Board of Directors. The State Fair Board oversees the operation of Kentucky Venues which operates the Kentucky Exposition Center and the International Convention Center in Louisville. Kentucky Venues and the Kentucky Fair Board manage the Kentucky State Fair in August, the North American International Livestock Exposition in November, the National Farm Machinery Show in February, and several other events held each year.
Garnett told Your Ag Edge he is honored to have the opportunity and that Commissioner Shell has the confidence in him to serve on such an important board that represents Kentucky and agriculture. Garnett says he grew up showing horses, participating in 4-H events, and a host of other activities at the fairgrounds, and serving on the board feels like home for him.
Garnett serves as the Farm Credit Mid-America Regional Vice President for Agriculture Loans. He co-chairs the Christian County Cattleman’s Rodeo Committee is a member of the Christian County Agriculture Extension Foundation that oversaw the building of the Christian County Ag Expo Center, and is an active member of the Christian County Agribusiness Association.
The Kentucky Fair Board is chaired by Dr. Mark Lynn. David Beck serves as the President and CEO of Kentucky Venues which is under the direction of the State Fair Board.
