Travis here, I went to the “Maximizing High Tunnel Production” Field Day that Organic Association of Kentucky “OAK” hosted at Good Thymes Organic Farm in Williamsburg KY on Thursday September 6th. The field day was very informative and had a lot of good speakers there. We would like to thank OAK for having us and hosting such a good field day.
We had a picnic for our Grow Appalachia members on September 29th, under our water kiosk shed. I asked everyone to bring a dish made with something that came from their garden or something they preserved their self. There was some really good homemade food that our members prepared themselves. We had an awesome turn out of members that came and brought their own personal food for everyone to enjoy. This was a good way for us to say good bye to this year’s gardening season. We also got to have good conversations with the farmers about how they were going to try different things in their gardens to make their produce better next year. Everyone seemed to have had a good time among themselves and I personally enjoyed spending the evening surrounded by good people.
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.
What a beautiful life. I pray you, your wife & child are blessed to be a blessing to others as they look to or have a thirst for Jesus Christ.
I would love to come to Red Bir sometime to volunteer or to come for festival or crafts. Children of God, beautiful and loving.