UKAg Dean Scott Smith Receives Lyons Award

Nominators highlighted Smith’s effective leadership during tumultuous times for Kentucky agriculture.
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Throughout his career Scott Smith, dean of the University of Kentucky (UK) College of Agriculture, has worked to improve the college and the community it serves. Smith’s dedication was honored this week when he received the William E. Lyons Award for Outstanding Service from UK’s Martin School of Public Policy and Administration and the Department of Political Science.

“It has been an honor to work alongside so many faculty and staff with such a strong commitment and so much talent for public service,” Smith said.

Smith’s nominators highlighted his creative and effective leadership of the college during tumultuous times for Kentucky agriculture. He led research and extension efforts within the college to aid farmers as they transitioned from an age-old tobacco economy to a more diverse portfolio of agricultural enterprises. He also served on statewide committees with other agriculture leaders to aid farmers as they maneuvered into new or expanded opportunities.

“Instead of faltering, Kentucky’s farm gate receipts grew from $3 billion to $5 billion after the elimination of the federal tobacco program,” said Nancy Cox, MS, PhD, College of Agriculture associate dean of research and one of the award nominators

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