Butler County Farm Bureau Receives 2017 Young Farmer Gold Star Award of Excellence
Louisville, KY (December 1, 2017) – Recognized for the achievements of its Young Farm Program this year, Butler County Farm Bureau received the 2017 Gold Star Award of Excellence during Kentucky Farm Bureau’s annual meeting in Louisville. The award honors a county’s Young Farmer Committee for its active participation in Farm Bureau leadership development programs, state competitions, and educational or promotional initiatives.
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