Kentucky State University College of Agriculture, Food Science, and Sustainable Systems Cooperative Extension and Community Research 113 Cooperative Extension Facility 400 East Main St. Frankfort KY 40601 Phone: 502-597-5094 Cell: FAX: 502-597-6371 e-mail: kenneth.andries@kysu.edu

EDUCATION May, 1996 Ph.D., Kansas State University Manhattan, Kansas 66506 Major - Animal Breeding Minor - Statistics and Meat Science

May, 1992 M.S., Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803 Major - Animal Breeding and Genetics Minor - Experimental Statistics

May, 1990 B.S., Mississippi State University Mississippi State, Mississippi 39762 Major - Animal Science Minor - Computer Science

2012 – Present Animal Science Specialist, Researcher, and Assistant Professor, Kentucky State University College of Agriculture, Food Science, and Sustainable Systems. Division of Agriculture, Food, and Environment Supervisors: Dr. John Sedlacek, Division Chair Dr. Kirk Pomper, Director of Land Grant Program

Appointment is currently 50% Extension, 25% Research, and 25% Teaching. Job responsibilities include extension outreach and program development in the area of goat production within the state of Kentucky, to develop a nationally recognized extension program in the area of goat production. To develop research to address issues being faced by goat producers within the state of Kentucky, to present at national and regional meetings and publish research results as well as seek funding for research projects. To teach courses in and mentor students in the area of animal science to undergraduate students and graduate students, to serve on graduate committees. Be a part of divisional, college, and university committees as needed and to participate in national and regional associations. Supervise student and full time workers in the area of goat production which include a farm technician, research assistant, and co-investigator.