Timothy Farmer (born March 18, 1964) is an American outdoorsman, musician, and

television presenter A television presenter (or television host, some become a "television personality") is a person who introduces, hosts television show, television programs, often serving as a mediator for the program and the audience. Nowadays, it is common for ...

. He is known as the host and executive producer of the television show
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, for which he has won a total of five regional Emmy awards. A motorcycle accident in 1984 left Farmer without the use of his right arm, and he has since worked with other Kentuckians to cope with and overcome similar physical disabilities

Early life

Farmer grew up in Mason County and Carter County, Kentucky. He is the son of Jerry and Sherry Farmer, and has one older sister, Deborah, and one younger brother, Jonathon. After graduating high school, Tim enlisted in the

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. After completing basic training in Parris Island South Carolina, Tim was stationed at Millington Naval Air Base, near Memphis, TN. He was

honorably discharged A military discharge is given when a member of the armed forces is released from their obligation to serve. Each country's military has different types of discharge. They are generally based on whether the persons completed their training and the ...

following a 1984 motorcycle accident that left him unable to use his right arm.

Television career

''Kentucky Afield''

Farmer is the former host and executive producer of

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, produced by the

Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, an agency of the Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, is responsible for the conservation of wildlife resources and for boating projects in the state. A commissioner appointed by the ...

. Farmer hosted ''Kentucky Afield'' from 1995 until 2016, following previous host Dave Shuffett. ''Kentucky Afield'' is the longest continuously-running outdoor TV show in the United States, beginning broadcasts in 1953. On the show, Farmer has overcome the physical limitations caused by his right arm's paralysis. Most notably, he has learned to shoot a bow and arrow by drawing the bow with his teeth. Farmer is also known for his sign-off, saying "I hope to see you in the woods or on the water." Tim has won 5 Emmys.

Awards

* 1996 KAGC Communicator of the Year * 2005 Ohio Valley Regional Emmy Award Recipient for Human Interest * 2008 Ohio Valley Regional Emmy Award Recipient for best program host/moderator/narrator * 2013 Ohio Valley Regional Emmy Award Recipient for best program host/moderator/narrator * 2013 Ohio Valley Regional Emmy Award Recipient for Health Science and Environment * 2014 Ohio Valley Regional Emmy Award Recipient for best program host/moderator/narrator

''Tim Farmer's Country Kitchen''

Beginning production in 2012, ''Tim Farmer's Country Kitchen'' highlights country recipes and Kentucky restaurants and food producers. The show is hosted by Farmer and his wife Nikki and often features friends and other members of their family. It airs on

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stations KET, KET2 and KETKY in Kentucky, is distributed through the National Educational Telecommunications Association to

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stations nationwide and online a
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''Tim Farmer's Homemade Jam''

Produced since 2013 and airing on KET, KET2 and KETKY, Tim Farmer's Homemade Jam showcases Kentucky musicians. Guests of the show have included

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and Carl Hurley.

References

External links

Tim Farmer's Country Kitchen Website

YouTube Channel

Official CarbonTV Channel
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