Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation
Farm Bureau Statement on 2018 Farm Bill
“Today’s release by House Agriculture Committee Chairman Mike Conaway of the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (H.R. 2) assures America’s farmers and ranchers that congressional agriculture leaders recognize the economic challenges our producers face."
Secretary Perdue Announces Third "Back to Our Roots" RV Tour
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue will kick off his third “Back to Our Roots” RV tour next Tuesday, April 3rd to hear ideas and concerns from local farmers, agriculture students and researchers, business owners, community leaders, and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) employees.
Congressional Members Host River Industry Infrastructure Discussion
Three members of Congress including Kentucky’s James Comer, Missouri’s Jason Smith and Tennessee’s David Kustoff recently held a river industry infrastructure discussion in Paducah. Local and regional stakeholders, including those from the agriculture sector attended and talked about the importance of river transportation in an area heavily dependent on it.
American Farm Bureau Federation Helps Launch 'No Taste for Waste' Campaign
Today, the American Farm Bureau Federation joined a collaborative effort to reduce food waste and loss. The “No Taste for Waste” campaign features an interactive website, special edition “bookazine” and social media resources for consumers interested in reducing household food waste, and for farmers and ranchers who are taking steps to fight food loss in their fields.
Kentucky Farm Bureau Executive Vice President David S. Beck Announces Retirement
“It has truly been an honor and privilege to be associated with such a wonderful organization and some of the finest individuals on earth,” Beck said. “I am extremely thankful for the opportunity to have represented Farm Bureau members and agriculture for so many years.”
