Tag Archives: kentucky
My Sister the Pork Movie Star
On this blog, I often write about complex aspects of food and farming and interact with my predominately adult readers. My sister Renee, on the other hand, has always preferred to teach children about our farm. She’s brought our pigs … Continue reading
What is Celeste Communications?
As a senior in college, I’ve been asked the same old question a thousand times: “What are you going to do after graduation?” Like many of my fellow graduates, I’m leaving college hoping to find my dream job but at … Continue reading
Posted in Journalism
Tagged Celeste Communications, freelance, kentucky, photographer
Leave a comment
Ky FFA honors those who are truly “Living to Serve”
Each year, the Kentucky FFA Association gives “Distinguished Service Awards.” This is the most prestigious honor the association can bestow on a person. Its given to those who spend years going above and beyond in giving back to the nearly … Continue reading
Posted in Agriculture
Tagged agriculture education, farm, ffa, future farmers, kentucky, Ky, National FFA Organization
Leave a comment
2010 Ky FFA Convention: A Photo Review
It would be impossible to capture the entire 2010 Ky FFA Convention into one post. The 2009-2010 State Officer team did an amazing job inspiring members to “Belong. Believe. Become.” The interns worked long hours, lost a lot of sleep … Continue reading
Posted in Agriculture
Tagged agriculture education, farm, ffa, future farmers, kentucky, Ky, National FFA Organization
Leave a comment
Gearing up for the 2010 Ky FFA State Convention
For the past 5 years, I’ve spent the first week of June at the Kentucky FFA State Convention. As an high school sophomore and junior, state convention was a chance to compete in a career development event and represent my … Continue reading
Posted in Agriculture
Tagged agriculture education, farm, ffa, future farmers, kentucky, National FFA Organization
Leave a comment
Beef a nutritious part of Kentucky Derby Festival runner’s diet
My roommate, Molly, has been running for as long as I can remember. In middle school, Molly began running cross country to stay in shape for basketball. Now a senior in college, Molly set a new goal: run a mini-marathon … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged beef, derby, diet, kentucky, kentucky derby, marathon, minimarathon, nutrition, powered by beef, runner, team zip
3 Comments
Back to the Blogosphere
As usual my summer is jam packed with trips, conferences, and work. The past few weeks have been more than crazy! Here’s a recap: I spent June 9-11 as Public Relations Intern for the Kentucky Association FFA. This meant that I … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged ag journalism, agriculture, Agriculture, agriculture journalism, cow camp, dairy, farming, ffa, intern, internships, kentucky, kyffa, Michigan Milk Producers Association, MMPA
Leave a comment
Follow KY State FFA Convention on Celeste Laurent’s Twitter!
What is Quint Pottinger’s favorite FFA activity? What inspired Derek Adams to be a state FFA officer? Who won the state parliamentary procedure Careeer Development Event? What’s it like to experience state convention in Rupp Arena? FFA members, sponsors, and agriculture … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged @celestelaurent, ffa, kentucky, kentucky FFA, kyffa, twitter
1 Comment
