Retired from the UK College of Agriculture where he served as the County AG Extension Agent in Butler County & as Area Extension Director in the Pennyrile Area of western KY and the Licking River Area of northeast KY. He also served for 10 years as AG Water Quality Coordinator in the state conservation division.
Henry and his wife Nancy own and manage a 450 acre diversified timber, grain, and cattle farm in Logan County... land his great, great grandfather owned and operated a pre-civil war era leather tanning business, that was supported by the bark from hardwoods. The adjacent highway is named Duncan’s hill.
The Duncan Farm was officially certified in the American Tree Farm System in 1985. They have hosted many educational events demonstrating the social, environmental, and economic benefits of sustainable woodland management.
Henry delights in sharing with others how his involvement in KWOA has helped him gain a much better understanding and appreciation for woodland management planning and practices. He credits KWOA for introducing him to the many offerings and support available through our partners such as the KDF, Ky Division of Forestry; Ky Fish and Wildlife; Ky Division of Conservation; KFIA, KY Forest Industries Association and master loggers, UK Forestry Extension Service, KACF Consulting foresters, and USDA: NRCS, FSA, the Ky Division of Conservation.... all of which have been on the farm, helping with plans, operations, and cost share support.
Henry Duncan came on the KWOA Board of Directors in 2006 and was elected Vice President in 2008. He served in that position until 2011 when he was elected President for 2 terms. He continues to serve as a director to this day and remains very active in all our work. We are grateful for his service on the nominating committee, as the KWOA Liaison with the KAC (KY Agricultural Council), and especially as an ambassador sharing KWOA’s leadership and contributions of benefit to Kentucky woodland owners.
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