Jacob Ball

[Bluegrass AgTech Development Corp @BluegrassAgTech]

Kentucky Agriculture:

💰 $8.3B annual receipts (2024)
🌾 69,425 farms
🐴 #1 equine industry
🥃 95% of world's bourbon
🚜 12.4M acres

Strong ag foundation = big AgTech opportunity.

#BluegrassAgTech #KentuckyAgriculture #AgInnovation #AgTech #KentuckyAg

[Bluegrass AgTech Development Corp @BluegrassAgTech]

🎉 RECORD response to our challenge grant! Applications in AI farm management, hemp, ag drones & more. Winners soon! 🌾 #BluegrassAgTech #KentuckyAgriculture #AgInnovation #AgTech #KentuckyAg

[Bluegrass AgTech Development Corp @BluegrassAgTech]

Challenge Grant Applications Open! 🚀 We are investing in the innovations that will drive Kentucky's ecosystem forward. AgTech startups can receive up to $100,000 in funding to solve critical industry challenges. Help us define the future. Apply now: https://t.co/ud5qaTk4yz

[Bluegrass AgTech Development Corp @BluegrassAgTech]

Imagine if food could also be medicine. BADC Challenge Grant winner RedLeaf Biologics is making that happen. They extract powerful compounds from plants for health and wellness. This work creates new value in agriculture. #BluegrassAgTech #AgInnovation #FoodIsHealth

[Bluegrass AgTech Development Corp @BluegrassAgTech]

Meet Round 1 BADC grant winner: Sunflower Fuels! 🌻⛽

They’re harnessing the potential of Kentucky’s rural land to grow energy crops for power and refining. A major step forward for sustainable agriculture and an energy-independent future. 🚜⚡️
#BluegrassAgTech #AgInnovation

[Bluegrass AgTech Development Corp @BluegrassAgTech]

We have a lot to be thankful for this year. A huge thank you goes out to the partners helping us drive agriculture innovation in Kentucky. Your support turns big ideas into sustainable food systems.

#BluegrassAgTech #KentuckyAgriculture #AgInnovation #AgTech #KentuckyAg

[Bluegrass AgTech Development Corp @BluegrassAgTech]

Meet Round 2 Challenge Grant winner Kanbol, Inc. They turn corn stover into compostable food containers. This reduces plastic waste and creates new value for farmers. It is a circular economy win.

#BluegrassAgTech #KentuckyAgriculture #AgInnovation #AgTech #KentuckyAg

[Bluegrass AgTech Development Corp @BluegrassAgTech]

We are grateful for the foundational support from @lexingtonkygov, @kentuckyag, @alltechinc, and @ukyagriculture for building an ecosystem that delivers real value. Happy Halloween! 🎃 Keep innovating and stay safe! #BluegrassAgTech #AgInnovation #AgTech #KentuckyAg #LFUCG #KDA

[Milken Family Fdn @Milken]

At the annual #MilkenAward Forum last week, 2023 recipients received their $25,000 prizes from Lowell and Mike Milken during the Spotlight on Excellence celebration.

See portraits of the class of 2023: https://t.co/FhbapryGgg

[Milken Family Fdn @Milken]

"I see teaching agriculture as my calling to train and prepare the next generation of leaders who will feed the world." At @cgwacademy, Jacob Ball (KY '23) builds strong bonds with his students, knowing he’s part of something greater. Read his Spotlight interview: https://t.co/Oekw6Y43VW

@MrBall_CGWA @FCPSKY @KYDeptofEd #MEA3K #MilkenAward #FCPSKY #TeamFCPS #AgForAll

[Milken Family Fdn @Milken]

On this week's episode of @KentuckyFFA's "Growing Kentucky's Leaders," teacher Jacob Ball (KY '23) @MrBall_CGWA discusses his journey in agriculture education, work with MANNRS and FFA, and the teachers who influenced him. Watch here: https://t.co/rcMbhhw4gH

@cgwacademy @FCPSKY @KYDeptofEd @kycommissioner #MEA3K #MilkenAward #kyffa

[Milken Family Fdn @Milken]

CTE Milken Educators Alexis Arias, Jacob Ball and Meghan Stubbs share meaningful advice to prepare students for college and career https://t.co/6BOP9hXoHd via @educationweek @s_e_schwartz

@WelcometoAltEd @DesertSandsUSD @dsusd_innovate @dsusd_edservice @CADeptEd @CW_Bill_Tracy @mdoenews @PenderMakin @MrBall_CGWA @cgwacademy @FCPSKY @DiaDavidson @KYDeptofEd @kycommissioner @LtGovColeman #CTE #FCPSKY #TeamFCPS #AgForAll #MilkenAward #MEA3K #DSUSDpride #thefutureishere #HCTC #TeachMaine #lovemaineschools #EllsworthME #Maine

[Jacob Ball @JacobBall89]

As always, thank you to @FDHSBookJockey for working with @cgwacademy scholars to introduce available research databases for @FCPSKY students! Great agriscience fair projects start with a strong foundation in research and inquiry! #research #agriscience #inquiry #AgForAll

[Jacob Ball @JacobBall89]

Happy to have successfully maintained my certification as a National Board Certified Teacher through @NBPTS! Congrats to all the new NBCTs and those that successfully maintained NBCT!! #professionalgrowth

[Jacob Ball @JacobBall89]

Yesterday was a great start to the @naaeagedu Convention! Honored to be given the opportunity to help facilitate inquiry sessions during the Future Agriscience Teacher Symposium. The future of ag ed looks bright with these #TeachAg rockstars!

[National Board @NBPTS]

Kentucky Milken Educator Award winner Jacob Ball, NBCT (@MrBall_CGWA) brings agriculture to Fayette County. Students participated in 140 different agriculture projects and over 3,000 hours of real-world experience that culminated in the trip of a lifetime https://t.co/erGY9BUKm6

[Milken Family Fdn @Milken]

Kentucky Milken Educator Award winner brings agriculture to Fayette County https://t.co/vUz30Eddpo via @KyDeptofEd @sicard_crystal

@MrBall_CGWA @cgwacademy @FCPSKY @DiaDavidson @KYDeptofEd @kycommissioner @LtGovColeman @Milken_Jfoley #MEA3K #MilkenAward #FCPSKY #TeamFCPS #AgForAll

[Fayette County Public Schools @FCPSKY]

💙 We love seeing FCPS students engaged in the community! 🍴 The Leestown Middle FFA & Beta Club, in partnership with other clubs across the district, are currently accepting donations for an upcoming Meal Pack. All packed meals will be donated to a Lexington food pantry.

[University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton CAFE @UKAgriculture]

@universityofky alum, agriculture teacher @FCPSKY was recently recognized with the @Milken Educator Award — honoring exceptional educators across the country! Jacob Ball worked to start a Junior @NationalMANRRS chapter and established a @NationalFFA group. https://t.co/quO5bHnwkK

[Jacob Ball @JacobBall89]

Proud of this young man!! Good luck at State!! #royalty #AgForAll @cgwacademy @KYFB

[Fayette County Public Schools @FCPSKY]

📣 Tyren Harris, a junior at Carter G. Woodson Academy representing Fayette County Farm Bureau, took first place in the state bureau’s 5th District Outstanding Youth Contest.

👉 Learn more and read his speech at https://t.co/nNXgZh7HcT