Our Mission
Alford Farms is a multi-generational family farm located in Chalybeate, Kentucky. Our family has been farming this area since the late 1700’s. We strive to serve the land and produce our products in a way that protects the environment. Conserving the land for future generations is paramount.
Our History
Our forefathers moved into Kentucky in the late 1700’s and early 1800’s, mostly through the Tennessee plateau region moving south from Virginia. Most families settled on the Green and Nolin rivers.
In the early 20th century, farming and mining were the main industries. Ronell Alford was born during this time and he pioneered our farming operation into what it is today.
In 1957 Ronell Alford purchased the current home place and in 2001 Andy Alford, his grandson, started farming with him.
1934-2021
Awards & Recognition
- 2020 Edmonson County Soil and Water Conservation District Outstanding Cooperator
- 2019 Edmonson County Soil and Water Conservation District Master Conservationist
- 2014 Rural Leadership Contest State Winner, Kentucky Young Farmer Association
- 2013 Rural Leadership Contest Regional Winner, Kentucky Young Farmer Association
- 2013 2nd Place Upland Division Soybean Yield Contest, Kentucky Young Farmer Association
- 2012 Diversified Farming Contest 1st Place, Kentucky Young Farmer Association
- 2011 Diversified Farming Contest 2nd Place, Kentucky Young Farmer Association
- 2012 70 Bushel Club, Kentucky Soybean Production Contest
2014 60 Bushel Club, Kentucky Soybean Production Contest - 2011 Degree, Kentucky Young Farmer Association
Education
- 2008 Bachelor of Science in Agriculture with minors in Business Administration and Marketing – Western Kentucky University
- 2014 Graduate of Class X, Kentucky Agricultural Leadership Program – University of Kentucky
- 2015 Graduate of American Soybean Association/ DuPont Young Leader Program
- 2018 Graduate of the Syngenta Leadership at its Best Program
- 2018 Graduate of the Kentucky Corn Growers C.O.R.E Agronomy Program
Community Involvement
- Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America, 2003
- Kentucky Colonel, 2007
- Past President of Warren County Young Farmer Association, 2011-2013
- Vice President of Edmonson County Farm Bureau, 2014-Present
- Board Member Edmonson County Farm Bureau, 2012-Present
- Kentucky Farm Bureau Soybean Advisory Board, 2017-Present
- Kentucky Soybean Ambassador, Kentucky Soybean Association, 2014-2015
- Producer Director, Kentucky Soybean Association, 2015-Present
- Membership Committee Chairman, Kentucky Soybean Association, 2017-2018
- County Committee Vice Chairman, Warren/ Edmonson Farm Service Agency, 2014-2019
- Elected County Committee Member, Warren/ Edmonson Farm Service Agency, 2011-2020
- Member, Kentucky Farm Business Analysis Program, 2010-Present
- Mammoth Cave Biosphere Advisory Council, 2021- Present
- Edmonson County Soil and Water Conservation District Board, 2021-Present
- Edmonson County Agriculture Development Board, 2021-Present
- Various coaching roles in youth sports in Bowling Green, KY