H H Barlow, III, a life-long dairy farmer from Barren County, has been selected to lead the Kentucky Dairy Development Council (KDDC) as the new Executive Director as of May 1. He follows Maury Cox, who retired at the end of February after holding the position for the past 10 years.
H and his wife, Kathy own and operate Barlu Dairy in Cave City and are currently milk 120 Jerseys. They have four adult children - Gini Lin, Brad, JP and Josh. They also have 14 grandchildren. They are members of the Immanuel Baptist Church in Glasgow.
Mr. Barlow graduated from the University of Kentucky and has worked for 34 years in feeds sales in addition to his dairy farm. He is a past board member for the KY Agricultural Development Board; he served on the KY Agricultural Council; he was chosen to serve on the U.S. Board for International Food & Agricultural Development; he was the chair of the founding committee for the KDDC and served on the KDDC board six years; he served on the Lone Star Milk Cooperative board of directors for 11 years; and he served on the ADA of KY/SUDIA board for 11 years.
When asked why he wanted to become the KDDC Executive Director, H stated that he is very passionate about the dairy industry, always has been. He plans to work with the of four KDDC dairy consultants to help improve the profitability and sustainability of Kentucky’s dairy farm families. He fully understands the challenges that dairy farmers are facing but is very hopeful for future improved conditions within the industry. He plans to working closely with Kentucky’s dairy farmers, Governor’s Office of Ag Policy, KY Dept of Agriculture and all allied industry relating to dairy. He feels that teamwork and networking will be a key part of the job as he moves forward in this new position and is looking forward to working with all of Kentucky’s dairy industry.
Congratulations H H Barlow, III!
