Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) has selected Kristan Wright of Henry County as its 2025 Farm Woman of the Year. This prestigious annual award honors women whose exceptional contributions to agriculture exemplify innovation, leadership and community service. Wright will be recognized during KFB’s Gold Star Luncheon held in conjunction with the organization’s annual meeting in December.

Wright, who was named a runner-up for the 2024 award, has dedicated her career to both agricultural production and education. Alongside her husband, Daniel, she owns and operates a diversified farming operation that includes tobacco, corn, soybeans, hay and rye straw as well as sheep, hogs, beef cattle, alpacas and other livestock. Wright oversees every aspect of animal care and marketing and manages their KFB Bureau Certified Farm Market, where they sell fresh produce, flowers, pumpkins and seasonal goods.

In addition to her hands-on farm work, Wright has built a distinguished career as an agricultural educator. After 13 years teaching agriculture and advising FFA students at Seneca High School in Louisville, she now serves as Agricultural Education Consultant and State FFA Advisor for the Kentucky Department of Education. 

Wright also organizes several agriculture education events each year — including petting zoos, school programs and the popular “Animals for Learning” event — bringing hands-on farm experiences to hundreds of children. Her commitment to educating youth and the public about modern farming practices continues to bridge the gap between Kentucky’s agricultural community and its urban consumers.

“Being named Farm Woman of the Year is a tremendous honor,” said Wright. “This award means so much to me and my family because farming and teaching have always been at the heart of who I am. It reflects not only our work on the farm, but also the importance of educating the next generation about where their food comes from and how we care for the land and animals that sustain us. I’m grateful to Kentucky Farm Bureau for its continued commitment to supporting farm families and agricultural education across our state.”