Bracken County Farm Bureau Recognized with Top Honors in KFB's Safety Challenge Awards Competition

Louisville, KY (December 1, 2017) – Bracken County Farm Bureau won top honors for its region of the state in the 2017 Safety Challenge Awards competition during Kentucky Farm Bureau’s annual meeting in Louisville. The award was given to Bracken County Farm Bureau for its progressive safety program which provided a demonstration of the Turtle Tube Rescue Sleeve to local emergency responders and the farming community.

*Margaret Bay (center)* received a plaque commemorating Bracken County Farm Bureau’s 2017 Safety Challenge award from B. Todd Bright, KFB’s Director, Communication Division (left), and David S. Beck, KFB Executive Vice President (right).

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