a practice of Wilkerson Law PLLC dedicated to serving Kentucky farmers, agribusinesses, and farm families.
Welcome to Bluegrass Ag Law,
Agriculture is an industry like none other. We are proud to utilize legal expertise and real-world experience to deliver effective advice and support for Kentucky farmers, agribusinesses, and farm families.
Benefit from Legal Expertise Guiding Your Agribusiness Through Limited Liability Concepts, Formation, Contracts, Waivers, and Practical Operations.
Improve Your Cash Flow and Invoice Effectiveness Through Knowledgeable Support for Non-Payment Issues.
Discover and Enact Estate Planning Options Tailored to Farm Families and Complex Operations.
Provide Practical Knowledge to Your Industry Group, Club, or Agribusiness Cohort When Attorney Jessica L. Wilkerson Presents Information on Ag-Centric Legal Topics.
Previous Public Speaking Presentations
“Farm & Small Business: Legal Considerations, Liabilities, and More”: Kentucky Women in Agriculture Conference (November, 2024)
“Protecting Kentucky Farmland” (Moderator): Kentucky Ag Summit (November, 2024)
“Limited Liability Concepts for Ag Businesses”: University of Kentucky FarmLaunch Program (October, 2025)
“Starting a Farm Business”: Eastern Kentucky Farmer Conference (February, 2026)
“Estate Planning and Asset Protection Considerations for Farm Families and Agribusinesses”: Central Kentucky Ag Credit’s Annie’s Project Program (April, 2026)
“Legal Considerations for Agribusinesses”: University of Kentucky FarmLaunch Program (September, 2026)
“International Year of the Female Farmer Panel”: Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s Farmer Appreciation Day (October, 2026)
Real-World Agriculture Experience and Professional Legal Advice
Professional and Education Qualifications for Attorney Jessica L. Wilkerson
EDUCATION
Sharpe Family Agricultural Scholarship, UK College of Agriculture
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics, University of Kentucky
Henry Clay Academic Merit Scholarship, NKU Chase College of Law
Lead Notes Editor, Executive Board, Northern Kentucky Law Review
“Excellence for the Future” Award: Business Organizations
“Excellence for the Future” Award: Technology and The Law
“Excellence for the Future” Award: Evidence
Santen & Hughes Highest Tax GPA Award
Juris Doctor, NKU Chase College of Law (Summa Cum Laude)
Judge Judy M. West Award
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Assistant Manager, Southern States Cooperative, Inc.
Manager and Leadership Development Program, Tractor Supply Company
Director of Retail Operations, Farm Credit Mid-America
Kentucky Agricultural Leadership Program Alumni
Beef Cattle Farmer
Research Fellowship, National Agricultural Law Center
Published Article: “A P.R.I.M.E. Choice for Local Meat Processing in Kentucky” (Northern Kentucky Law Review, 2021)
