Beef Advance is a new advocacy training program sponsored by The Kentucky Beef Council. The program is open to anyone interested in becoming a voice for beef, from producers, to industry professionals, and beyond. Throughout the one-year program participants take part in 5 seminars that work to improve advocacy and leadership skills, provide and understand a deeper understanding of the the beef industry across the state, ensure a thorough understanding of the role the beef checkoff plays in driving the demand for beef, and create a network of individuals committed to strengthening Kentucky’s beef industry and telling its story with confidence and authenticity.
The program consists of 5 in-state sessions, each lasting approximately 3 days.
Applications for Class II will open in the fall of 2026. If you are interested in applying and would like a reminder email once applications reopen, please submit your information below.
Allan Bryant, Hannah Grace Childress, Kendra Childress, Jake Harrod, Jenny Price, Eric Ross, Conan Stamenkovic, Susan Zoglmann, Wayne Zoglemann