Christian County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships
Louisville, KY (July 6, 2018) – Chloe Holloway, James King, Makenzie Shaw, and Victoria Sims, all seniors in Christian County, are each the recipient of a $2,000 college scholarship from Christian County Farm Bureau. In partnership with County Farm Bureaus, the Kentucky Farm Bureau Education Foundation awarded $465,400 this year to deserving students from across the Commonwealth.
Chloe Holloway plans to attend Hopkinsville Community College to pursue a degree in community & leadership development. Holloway is the daughter of Anthony and Sherry Holloway of Gracey, KY.
James King plans to attend the University of Kentucky to pursue a degree in agriculture business. He is the son of Kelly King of Hopkinsville, KY.
Makenzie Shaw will attend Campbellsville University to pursue a degree in a health profession. Shaw is the daughter of Carl Shaw and Lisa and Eric Lacy of Hopkinsville, KY.
Victoria Sims is heading to the University of Louisville. Sims is the daughter of David and Laura Sims of Hopkinsville, KY.
Farm Bureau scholarships, offered annually, are awarded to recipients who display the greatest levels of academic excellence, involvement in extracurricular activities, leadership abilities and financial need.
KFB Spotlight
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- April 23, 2019
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Having grown up working on my grandparent’s farm, I learned at an early age an appreciation of the farming way of life. I was taught the value agriculture holds for my family and the world around me.
- A Look at Agriculture Outside the US: Seeing Argentina agriculture gives Kentucky farmers a new appreciation here, at home
- April 5, 2019
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Sometimes, the best way to see more clearly, and perhaps appreciate more, a specific issue that is close to home, is to observe if from a different perspective, in a different place.
- Staying out of the Weather: Compost bedded pack barns could eliminate some wintertime hassles
- April 4, 2019
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Since the end of last December, several head of a beef cattle herd on the David and Mollie Appelman / ATM Farm, were kept in a compost bedded pack barn throughout the winter months, rather than out in the wet winter weather. The idea led to dryer feeding conditions, less water/waste run-off, easier working conditions, and happier cows.