- 11/21/2025Dr. Siddhartha Dasgupta and Mr. James Howard receive Spirit of Lexington AwardKentucky State University agricultural economist recognized for helping beginning farmers in Lexington build profitable, community-focused farm enterprises.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 21, 2025) — What began as a way for a group of Lexington-area farmers from Africa to grow food for their families has become a pathway to financial independence—and now, a model of community leadership recognized by the City of Lexington.Kentucky State University agricultural economist Dr. Siddhartha Dasgupta, professor and associate research director in the College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources, has been n...