Staff
KDDC's Executive Director and Dairy Consultants work to fulfill our organizations purpose statement, which is: to increase the profitability of Kentucky's dairy producers and allied industry; to foster growth and development for Kentucky's dairy industry; to promote dairy-friendly legislation; to work with regulatory agencies on rules which affect the dairy industry; to communicate relevant issues to KDDC members; to encourage cooperation with affiliated agricultural organizations to benefit all; and to support Federal Marketing Order rulings which promote fair and equitable milk prices.
Tori Embry
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Tori Embry transitioned into the Executive Director role at the beginning of 2025 from her position as the Central Region Dairy Consultant. She has been with KDDC since 2022. Tori comes from a dairy background, having been raised on a small dairy farm in central Kentucky and later received her B.S. from Eastern Kentucky University and M.S. in Animal Science with a concentration on dairy health and welfare from the University of Tennessee. Tori resides in Grayson County where she raises registered Charolais cattle with her family.
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Regional Dairy Consultants
Dave Roberts
Western RegionCalvert City, KY
Cell: 859-516-1409 Email: [email protected] Dave was co-owner and manager of a 500-herd Registered Holstein dairy, which was sold in 2002. Dave has been on the Livingston County Farm Bureau Board for 15 years and has served six years as President. He graduated from Murray State University with a degree in General Agriculture. |
Jennifer Hickerson
Northeastern RegionFlemingsburg, KY
Cell: 859-516-2458 Email: [email protected] Jennifer is a lifelong dairy farmer. She resides in Fleming County and has an Organic dairy. Jennifer brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to KDDC, having graduated with a B. S. in Agriculture from Morehead State University in the Agri-Business Program. She is very active in her community by serving as the 4-H Council leader and on the Fleming County Cooperative Extension Council, Progressive Ag. Safety Committee. She is a member of the Kentucky Holstein Cattle Club and serves at the certified 4-H dairy leader for the local club. Jennifer also operates a small organic dairy herd of with her father, James Adams. She enjoys participating at dairy shows with her five children. |
