"I love doing my part to help feed the world. And I love doing it in Kentucky."

Armed with a doctorate in yeast fermentation, I left Ireland a quarter-century ago and headed straight for Kentucky. I founded Alltech in Nicholasville, fully intending to devote my career working among the state’s legendary bourbon distilleries. But Kentucky took my business in new directions.

I gradually transitioned Alltech from supplying the fuel and beverage alcohol industry to developing high-tech animal feed products. Our expertise in fermentation and enzymes now focuses on maximizing nutrition and minimizing waste throughout the global food chain. Annual revenues have passed $400 million, and we continue to grow.

Alltech is part of an increasingly vital biotech industry in Kentucky, thanks in part to the Cabinet for Economic Development. Its leaders not only agreed to help finance our one-of-a-kind, $11 million Center for Animal Nutrigenomics and Applied Animal Nutrition, they have been accessible, creative and energetic at every step. With such positive energy, you can move mountains.

We’ve also been delighted with the innovators we’ve found in Kentucky. Excellent universities and a strong work ethic are major factors. Finally, Kentucky is an incredibly beautiful place to live. But then, I suppose I’ve always had a fondness for lush green hills!

Dr. Pearse Lyons
Founder and President
Alltech

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