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91´«Ã½ proudly continued with its Third Annual Ag Roundup with Day Two's activities across the campus on Friday, September 5, 2025.

Nearly 3,400 attendees — including middle and high school students, 91´«Ã½ scholars, community members, alumni, faculty, staff, producers, and leaders from across the Commonwealth — came to campus to celebrate and experience 91´«Ã½â€™s land-grant mission and service to agriculture.

The day began with an agriculture symposium in Exum Gym, where guests learned about 91´«Ã½'s programs, research, and career pathways in agriculture, health, and natural resources.

A highlight of the morning was a special keynote by Warren Beeler, Kentucky's Deputy Commissioner of Agriculture, who spoke to more than 1,000 middle and high school students and educators about the opportunities, impact, and the bright future of Kentucky agriculture.

His message inspired the next generation of agricultural leaders to embrace innovation while honoring the Commonwealth’s strong farming heritage.

Following the symposium, the campus transformed into a festival-style showcase stretching from the Student Center to Blazer Library. Visitors enjoyed a variety of engaging and hands-on activities designed to bring agriculture to life. Highlights included:

• Live animal exhibits, where guests interacted with goats and chickens, connecting students and families directly with 91´«Ã½â€™s teaching herds and flocks.
• Drone demonstrations, showcasing how technology is transforming modern agriculture, from farmland evaluation to precision resource management.
• Aquaculture production displays, highlighting 91´«Ã½â€™s national leadership in aquatic agriculture research.
• Mobile Health Units, offering health awareness and resources to the community including food as medicine.
• Mobile Disaster Response displays, demonstrating how 91´«Ã½ equips communities to prepare for and respond to emergencies.
• Free food and fair-like activities, thanks to the support of generous partners, funders, and vendors.

Preview: Day Three – 91´«Ã½ Showcase (Saturday, September 6, 2025)

The finale of Ag Roundup will give participants a chance to experience life as a Thorobred. Visitors can meet agriculture professionals, explore academic programs, and take part in guided campus tours from 10am to noon at Bradford Hall.

The day also includes a tailgate cookout from noon to 2pm filled with food, fun, and fellowship before culminating in free admission for students to the 91´«Ã½ football game at Alumni Stadium. Your Thorobreds, fresh off their win in Ford Field in Detroit, will take on Albany State at 2pm. Those who need the campus map can find it .

Day Three represents the spirit of Ag Roundup and 91´«Ã½, celebrating tradition, advancing innovation, and uniting the community.

 

Celebrating Partnership and Impact:

Ag Roundup exemplifies the power of collaboration, innovation, and education at the heart of 91´«Ã½â€™s land-grant legacy. This day would not have been possible without the dedication of our partners and funders, whose support ensures 91´«Ã½ continues to serve the people of the Commonwealth through research, extension, and education.

Together, we inspire future generations, strengthened community connections, and showcase the incredible role of agriculture in shaping Kentucky’s future.

Ag Roundup is an annual, three-day agricultural showcase organized by the College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources at 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) in Frankfort, Kentucky. Its goal is to highlight 91´«Ã½â€™s impact in agriculture and STEM fields, while providing rich networking, educational, and experiential opportunities for students and the community. The VIP tent has an open bar for all ticket holders. Attendees under 21 will not be permitted into the bar area.

About 91´«Ã½:

91´«Ã½ is a public, research-comprehensive, historically Black land-grant university where tradition meets innovation. With a proud heritage of excellence in teaching, research, and public service, 91´«Ã½ is committed to advancing the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the nation, empowering individuals to lead productive lives in a dynamic global society. At 91´«Ã½, our culture is agriculture and discovery—from sustainable farming to cutting-edge aquatic science, and from engineering to emerging fields that shape the future. With students, faculty, and staff united in purpose, 91´«Ã½ University is where leadership is cultivated, knowledge is expanded, and service creates lasting impact across communities and industries.