Plows or Pavement? The Urban-Rural Rift in Central Kentucky

Authors

Caiden Drenk, University of Kentucky

Abstract

Farmland protection in the Central Kentucky region surrounding Lexington is not just an agricultural issue, it is an economic and cultural necessity. The encroachment of urban and suburban expansion, industrial development, and other nonagricultural land uses threatens the Central Kentucky agriculture industry. While Kentucky Law acknowledges the importance of preserving farmland, its existing framework lacks the enforcement mechanisms and economic incentives to counteract mounting pressures. Without decisive action, the farmland that has deep cultural roots and economic importance will become vulnerable.

Document Type

Blog Post

Publication Date

8-27-2025

Notes/Citation Information

Caiden Drenk, Plows or Pavement? The Urban-Rural Rift in Central Kentucky, The KJEANRL Blog (August 27, 2025), https://perma.cc/WG4B-BWXE.

Repository Citation

Drenk, Caiden, "Plows or Pavement? The Urban-Rural Rift in Central Kentucky" (2025). KJEANRL Blog. 703.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/law_kjeanrlblog/703