Wyatt Alexander, 7, feeds a calf inside his family’s barn in Glasgow, Kentucky, on April 30, 2026. Alexander helps care for the animals, taking part in daily routines like bottle-feeding, which allows him to spend time up close with them and learn responsibility through hands-on work. He’s learning responsibility at a young age as part of a family lifestyle shaped across generations.
Weston Alexander, 17, stands beside a tractor while working on building a rabbit hutch on his family’s farm in Glasgow, Kentucky, on April 30, 2026. In addition to construction projects, Alexander helps feed and wrangle cattle, taking on many of the same responsibilities as his father as he prepares to carry on the work as his parents age.
Jessica Alexander-Gilbert, 38, cuts wood in a workshop on her family’s farm in Glasgow, Kentucky, on May 4, 2026. As the daughter of Brad Alexander, Gilbert contributes to daily farm projects, including building and maintenance work that supports the property. Her role reflects a shared responsibility within the family, continuing a hands-on way of life that has been carried across generations.
Nikki Alexander, 42, gathers feed from a grain bin on her family’s farm in Glasgow, Kentucky, on April 30, 2026. Though she married into the Alexander family, Nikki grew up working on a farm and brings that experience into her role, helping manage daily chores including feeding animals and maintaining the property. As a mother, she also takes on a caretaking role within the family, balancing responsibilities both in the home and on the farm as part of a way of life that continues across generations.
Jeremy Alexander, 43, stands beside a newly built section of fencing while overseeing construction of a rabbit hutch on his family’s farm in Glasgow, Kentucky, on April 30, 2026. As the primary caretaker of the farm, Alexander manages daily operations while guiding projects around the property. His role reflects a leadership position within the family, maintaining a way of life that continues across generations.
Brad Alexander, 64, works the soil on his family’s farm in Glasgow, Kentucky, on May 1, 2026. As the father of Jeremy and Jessica Alexander, Brad remains active in the day-to-day labor of the farm, contributing his experience and guidance. His role reflects the foundation of a family operation, where knowledge and responsibility continue to be passed down through generations.
Glenn Alexander, 88, repairs a portion of his gazebo at his home in Glasgow, Kentucky, on May 4, 2026. As the father of Brad Alexander and great-grandfather to Wyatt and Weston Alexander, Glenn represents the oldest generation still actively contributing to the family’s way of life. His continued hands-on work reflects a lifetime of experience, forming the foundation for skills and traditions that have been passed down through generations.