October 8, 2023 (Paris, Kentucky) - Bourbon County Farm Bureau recently recognized local members for their hard work and efforts in promoting agriculture during their annual meeting. Three awards were given that highlight our dedicated farmers in Bourbon County, legacy farm, outstanding young farm family and farm family of the year.

Legacy Farm - Mahan Farms
This recognition is brand new to Kentucky Farm Bureau. Legacy Farm is a designation bestowed to Kentucky farms by the Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation. It is an honor recognizing the farm’s long-standing commitment and significant contribution to the local community. These are farms that have been in operation for a significant number of years, consist of multiple generations and have demonstrated active engagement in the local community and within Farm Bureau.

In 1932, C.A. Mahan bought 350 acres on the Nicholasville Rd, at the Fayette-Jessamine line. Who knew that purchase would have such a lasting impact and affect so many lives. Four generations later, that ground has been traded, added to and is still farmed by Mahans. In 1996 James R Mahan begin trading the land on Nicholasville Rd for what is now Mahan Farms located at the juncture of Fayette, Scott, and Bourbon counties. The Mahans own approximately 1000 acres near the intersection of Russell Cave and Georgetown Rd (460). That land is farmed today by John Mahan. The operation consists of row crop production, turf grass sod production and 2 Thoroughbred equine facilities. Agricultural roots run deep in the Mahan family, as the 5th generation is coming on strong.

Outstanding Young Farm Family – Scott Family

Each year Bourbon County Farm Bureau awards a young farmer or young farm family that goes above and beyond in their community as well as their agricultural operation. For 2023, Bourbon County Farm Bureau is proud to announce that Justice, Courtney, Monroe, Beau and Landrie Scott were selected as the Bourbon County Outstanding Young Farm Family! This family is no stranger to hard work or to agriculture. Justice grew up helping his grandparents on the family farm. Today, he resides on the same farm with his wife, Courtney, and two sons and daughter. They manage a cow-calf herd and raise and sell hay. When he is not managing his farm or spending time with family, he works for Mahan Farms in Scott County.

Farm Family of the Year – Jackson Family

The Farm Family of the Year award goes to a family in our community and membership that has dedicated their life and profession to the pursuit and growth of their agricultural operation and farming. This year, Bourbon County Farm Bureau is honored and proud to award Bret, Laura, JJ and Sadie Jackson. The Jacksons exemplifies the dedication, hard work, and commitment to community that is the hallmark of ag people. They have their hand in a lot of aspects of agriculture here in the county, from crops to cattle to trucking. As a family, they are hard workers, smart farmers and they are generous in making sure others, especially young people, have opportunities to be involved in ag through 4-H and other ag organizations. Sadie and JJ are also highly involved in the farm. Besides working alongside their parents, they are becoming outstanding herdsmen and are each working on building their own herd of purebred beef cattle.

Congratulations to these families and thank you for everything you do for our community!