James Richardson Comer Jr. was born on August 19, 1972, in Carthage, Tennessee, and grew up in Monroe County, Kentucky. His early life was shaped by a deep connection to agriculture, a passion he would carry into his professional career. He graduated from Monroe County High School in 1990, and soon after, he pursued a degree in Agriculture from Western Kentucky University, graduating in 1993. During his time at university, Comer was actively involved...