Jones was an advocate of agriculture, horse industry

FRANKFORT (Sept. 19, 2023) – Commissioner of Agriculture Ryan Quarles issued the following statement about the passing of former Governor and Lt. Gov. Brereton Jones:

“I was sad to learn of the passing of former Governor and Lt. Gov. Brereton Jones. Gov. Jones was a dedicated leader in the political circle and the agricultural field. Along with serving on the State Board of Agriculture in the 1980s, he was also the owner of a thoroughbred farm, Airdrie Stud. He understood the importance of the horse industry to Kentucky and used his one term as governor to implement breederand stallion awards programs, setting up off-track betting facilities to help fund them. Please join me in praying for his wife, Libby, and their family and friends during this difficult time.”