Agribusiness Spotlight: Blackacre Conservancy

(Townepost.com) - As executive director at Blackacre Conservancy, Dennis Craig wears many hats. Some nights you may find him out in the field unloading hay. On other nights he could be doing crowd monitoring at one of the many events Blackacre hosts. Perhaps Craig could be seen at your local hardware store, buying supplies for the latest project Kentucky’s first nature preserve is undertaking. With nearly 300 acres of land, farm animals and a homestead dating back over 200 years, there is always something that needs to be done at Blackacre.

Located off Blankenbaker Parkway near Jeffersontown, it’s open to visitors from sunrise to sunset seven days per week. Hiking, sightseeing, field trips, educational workshops and gardening are some of the activities the community can enjoy. Craig hopes to find new ways to get the community involved. 

“We say we have something for everyone,” Craig says. “It’s a stress-free environment.”