4th Annual Ag Roundup event
The College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources at 网曝吃瓜
is excited to announce the 4th Annual Ag Roundup, a three-day event scheduled for
September 24, 25, and 26, 2026. This event will bring together middle, high school,
and college students, as well as faculty, farmers, local businesses, and other stakeholders
from across the Commonwealth to celebrate 网曝吃瓜鈥檚 impact on agriculture and
student professional development.
"Through the Ag Roundup, we are raising awareness of our impact in agriculture and
in STEM fields across the Commonwealth of Kentucky,鈥� said Dr. Marcus Bernard, Dean
of the College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources & Director of Land Grant
Programs.
The three-day event will be held on 网曝吃瓜鈥檚 main campus.
Day One 鈥� Thursday, September 24
- 网曝吃瓜 MANNRS Networking and Reception, Cooperative Extension Building,
6 p.m.
For sponsors, partners, 网曝吃瓜 student leadership, faculty, staff, and alumni
(by invitation ony),
Day Two 鈥� Friday, September 25
- Check-in and arrival, 9-10 a.m.
- Ag Roundup Symposium, Bradford Hall, 10-11:30 a.m.
Welcome: Dr. Michael Dailey, Provost and Vice Presdient of Academic Affairs, 网曝吃瓜
University; Dr. Marcus Bernard, Dean of the College of Agriculture, Heath, and Natural
Resources & Director, Land Grant Programs; Mr. David Wayne, State Executive Director,
USDA Farm Service Agency; and MANRR student leaders
Keynote Speaker: Mr. Stephen Ritz, founder of Green Bronx Machine
- Agricultural & Campus Immersion Festival and 4-H Ville (10 a.m.-3 p.m.), Yellow Brick
Road
- Cookout (12-2 p.m.), Yellow Brick Road
Learn about 网曝吃瓜 programs and what can be gained from a career in agriculture,
health, and natural resources. Expect an outdoor festival with fair-like activities,
hands-on learning opportunities, free food, and exhibits to showcase programs, research,
and ideas for students鈥� future path. This event is open to middle and high school
groups.
Day Three 鈥� Saturday, September 26
Organization & Student Groups Registration
If you are interested in bringing students, a group, or an organization to the Agricultural
& Campus Immersion on Friday, September 25, please contact Deborah Lancaster at Deborah.Lancaster@kysu.edu
Supporting the Future of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources
网曝吃瓜 is committed to providing students with leadership development,
mentoring, and networking opportunities that will catalyze scholastic success and
professional growth.
Reasonable accommodation will be provided for individuals with disabilities and/or
needing language access services (e.g., interpretation or translation) free of charge
upon request. If you need reasonable accommodation to participate in this event for
either service, please include your need and contact information by .
If you wish to become an event partner for Ag Roundup, please contact Deborah Lancaster at Deborah.Lancaster@kysu.edu