The horse industry brings in 3.5 billion dollars per year to our state's economy. This industry consists of many specialized jobs such as jockey, trainer, breeder, show rider, equine veterinarian, and riding instructor. Each of these jobs depend on one another. We hope our feature articles teach you about some of the careers in the horse industry. Kentucky ranks fourth in the number of farms in the nation.
Tobacco is one of the main crops grown on our farms.
As a matter of fact, Kentucky is the second leading tobacco producer in the United States. Read our feature article to see how this crop is grown. The Toyota Motor Manufacturing plant in Georgetown, Kentucky employs over 20,000 Kentuckians. Factory workers produce the Camry, Avalon, and Sienna cars on their assembly line. Read our feature article to learn how these workers make these products.