Mission Statement
The mission of the Kentucky Agriculture Heritage Center is to create an environment for learning, reflecting on the past, showcasing the present and fostering the advancement of Kentucky Agriculture.
Vision
- World class facility
- Similar in scope to Kentucky History Center in Frankfort
- Banquet facilities to accommodate large events
- Blend Kentucky Historical Society programming with Kentucky Agriculture Heritage Center
- Bring commodity groups and agriculture organizations to KAHC Campus
- Develop interactive programs with federal government (USDA, Homeland Security)
- Model farm
- Commodity "rooms"
- Certified kitchen
Preserving /
Promoting Agriculture
Education
- Programs for all Kentucky school children
- Interactive exhibits featuring live animals
- Theater for video productions for past and current agriculture
- Agricultural library
- Center using latest equipment linking to KET, universities and others
- High-tech equipment, i.e. GPS
History
- Collection of antiques
- Walking tour (1775 - 2005 )
- KY Agriculture Pioneers
Modern Agriculture
- Demonstrating modern agriculture
- Linking modern agriculture to the past