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Jim Phelps
James Irvin Phelps, Jr., also known as “Jim” or “Jimmy” was born on July 19, 1944 to James Irvin and Elsie Marie Hall Phelps of Northfield, KY. He attended Jugornot School from July 15, 1950 until ...view moreJames Irvin Phelps, Jr., also known as “Jim” or “Jimmy” was born on July 19, 1944 to James Irvin and Elsie Marie Hall Phelps of Northfield, KY. He attended Jugornot School from July 15, 1950 until graduation on May 6, 1959. He entered Pulaski County High School in August 1959 and graduated with honors on May 30, 1963. He entered Berea College on September 4, 1963 and graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Science in Agriculture on January 16, 1968. He immediately entered University of Kentucky Graduate Studies in the College of Agriculture where he earned a Master of Science in Agronomy on July 10, 1970. He continued studies in soil science until he was hired as 4-H Agent in Knott County, Hindman, KY on February 26, 1973. He resides at the Hindman Settlement School.view less