The following awards were presented at the 43rd KY Alfalfa and Stored Forage Conference in Bowling Green.

UK Thomas Poe Cooper Leader Award

2024 Winner: Clayton Geralds, successful hay producer in Hart County, KY. Past President of KFGC and the National Hay Association. This is one of the top awards given by UK Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.

Schnitzler Producer Award

2024 Winner: John Adams, successful hay producer and farm and community leader in Russell County, KY.

Thompson Industry Award

2024 Winner: Justin Henderson, Caudill Seeds and long-term KFGC supporter and KFGC board member.

Lacefield Public Service Award

2024 Winner: Kimberly Field, director of KDA Hay Testing Program. Long-term KFGC supporter.