Travis again, we had an amazing time with our first training for our gardening season this year. Attendance was great, had a great time meeting the new Grow Appalachia members of this program & seeing some of those who participated in previous years. We gave out “Blue Goose – Kennebec” seed potatoes & “Mountain Pride” fertilizer. Jeff Casada from the Clay County Cooperative Extension Office did an amazing job talking about different ways in how to plan your garden for a better & more successful season.
Monday, March 25th 2019
Monday, March 25th 2019
Monday, March 25th 2019
Monday, March 25th 2019
This will be my last blog for Grow Appalachia. I wish all the gardeners luck on their gardens this year & the years to come. This has been a very fun & informative job. It has taught me a lot of things. I have made many friends along the way through the program. I have taught some & I have learned from some. This has been one of the most respected & helpful jobs I have ever had. Red Bird has made a good impact on mine & my family’s lives. I can’t thank all the Red Bird employees & Grow Appalachia employees enough for the help & support along the way. You all are truly awesome!
This is Travis Adkins, signing off.
My name is Travis Adkins. I am 23 years old. I was born in Harlan, KY to Donna and Lonnie Adkins. I come from a big family of 8 brothers and sisters. To me family is everything. In 2000 we moved from Harlan to Leslie County Where I attended Beech Fork Elementary and then later I attended Red Bird Christian School.
Growing up in the Appalachian Mountains I learned a lot. One thing in particular was working in the garden with my dad, Lonnie, before he passed away in March of 2010. We would till up a gardening area so we could plant potatoes, tomatoes, onions, lettuce, cabbage, etc. Dad taught me a lot about all of that and how to be a good worker. He always said no matter what you do, do it to the best of your ability.
My mom and dad was always encouraging us, along with raising us in church and setting a good foundation. In 2015 I gave my heart to the Lord and I try my best to do what he would have me to do to help people or try to lead someone to Christ. Not long after I gave my heart to the Lord, I met the love of my life, Kendra. I am now married and currently anticipating the arrival of our son, David Bentlee, in September of this year. Anyone that knows me, knows I'm all about the good Lord, my family and a hard worker.
I thank God for all he has given me and I am excited to see what plans he has in store for me and my family in the future.
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