2015 Annual Meeting
Posted on Nov 16, 2015COUNTY AG EXTENSION AGENTS MEETING
Suite Tower – 1st Level
Sampson Room
1:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION & INFORMATION
Suite Tower - 2nd Level
Registration Area
2:00 p.m.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Suite Tower - 2nd Level
Carroll/Ford Room
2:30 p.m.
VESPERS AND MEMORIAL SERVICE
Suite Tower - 2nd Level
Grand Ballroom A
7:30 p.m.
Performance by
Grace x 4
Fayette County
2015 Kentucky State Fair Champion Gospel Quartet
Message by
Dr. Paul Chitwood, Executive Director
The Kentucky Baptist Convention
Mt. Washington, Kentucky
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3
REGISTRATION & INFORMATION
Suite Tower - 2nd Level
Registration Area
8:00 a.m.
AG CHEMICAL CONFERENCE
Suite Tower - 2nd Level
Brown Room
8:30 a.m.
FORAGE CONFERENCE
Suite Tower - 2nd Level
Combs/Chandler Room
8:30 a.m.
HORTICULTURE CONFERENCE
Suite Tower - 2nd Level
Carroll/Ford Room
8:30 a.m.
POULTRY CONFERENCE
Suite Tower – 2nd Level
Nunn Room
8:30 a.m.
YOUNG FARMER EXCELLENCE IN AGRICULTURE AWARD CONTEST FINALS
Suite Tower – 1st Level
Wilkinson Room
9:00 a.m.
DAIRY CONFERENCE
Suite Tower - 2nd Level
Brown Room
10:00 a.m.
FORESTRY CONFERENCE
Suite Tower - 2nd Level
Combs/Chandler Room
10:00 a.m.
NATURAL RESOURCES CONFERENCE
Suite Tower - 2nd Level
Nunn Room
10:00 a.m.
THE 2016 KENTUCKY AGRICULTURAL ECONOMIC OUTLOOK
Presented by the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food & Environment
Suite Tower - 2nd Level
Carroll/Ford Room
10:00 a.m.
COMMODITY LUNCHEON
Suite Tower - 2nd Level
Grand Ballroom B & C
11:30 a.m.
John Phipps, Illinois Farmer and
Commentator on U.S. Farm Report
Chrisman, Illinois
Speaker
BEEF CONFERENCE
Suite Tower – 2nd Level
Carroll/Ford Room
1:45 p.m.
EQUINE CONFERENCE
Suite Tower – 2nd Level
Brown Room
1:45 p.m.
FEED GRAINS, WHEAT & SOYBEAN CONFERENCE
Suite Tower - 2nd Level
Combs/Chandler Room
1:45 p.m.
TOBACCO/FARM LABOR CONFERENCE
Suite Tower – 2nd Level
Nunn Room
1:45 p.m.
RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE MEETING
Suite Tower - 2nd Level
Breathitt Room
1:45 p.m.
WOMEN’S CAUCUSES
Suite Tower, 3rd Level
2:00 p.m.
District:
No. 1 - Wilson Room
No. 3 - Beckham Room
No. 5 - Taylor Room
No. 7 - Jones Room
No. 9 - Coe Room
No. 11 - Stopher Room
WOMEN’S BUSINESS MEETING
Suite Tower - 3rd Level
French Room
2:30 p.m.
WATER RESOURCE CONFERENCE
Suite Tower - 2nd Level
Grand Ballroom B & C
3:30 p.m.
YOUNG FARMER COMMITTEE MEETING
Suite Tower – 1st Level
Laffoon Room
4:00 p.m.
GENERAL SESSION
Suite Tower - 2nd Level
Grand Ballroom A
7:00 p.m.
Mark Haney, President, Presiding
Outstanding Farm Bureau Youth Contest
Conducted by Vickie Bryant, First Vice Chair
KFB Women’s Advisory Committee
County Activities of Excellence Program Recognition
Kentucky Farm Bureau Safety Challenge Awards
Farm Public Relations Award
Communications Awards
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4
RECOGNITION & AWARDS BREAKFAST
Suite Tower - 2nd Level
Grand Ballroom B & C
7:30 a.m.
REGISTRATION & INFORMATION
Suite Tower - 2nd Level
Registration Area
8:00 a.m.
GENERAL SESSION
Suite Tower - 2nd Level
Grand Ballroom A
9:15 a.m.
Eddie Melton, First Vice President, Presiding
President’s Address – Mark Haney
Kentucky Farm Bureau Farmer of the Year Award
Distinguished Service Awards
Ken Futch, Humorist
Atlanta, Georgia
GOLD STAR LUNCHEON
Rivue Tower – 3rd Level
Cochran and Addition Rooms
12:00 noon
Betty Farris, Chair, KFB Women's Advisory Committee, Presiding
County Gold Star Awards Presentation
YOUNG FARMERS LUNCHEON
Suite Tower - 2nd Level
Grand Ballroom B & C
12:00 noon
Alan Hubble, Chair
KFB Young Farmer Advisory Committee, Presiding
Young Farmer Awards Presentation
BUSINESS SESSION
Suite Tower - 2nd Level
Grand Ballroom A
2:00 p.m.
Mark Haney, President, Presiding
Report of Credentials Committee
Discussion and Adoption of Resolutions
CAUCUSES TO NOMINATE DIRECTORS
4:30 p.m., Suite Tower
District:
No. 1 - Brown Room, 2nd Level
No. 2 - Breathitt Room, 2nd Level
No. 3 - Nunn Room, 2nd Level
No. 4 - Jones Room, 3rd Level
No. 5 - Coe Room, 3rd Level
No. 6 - Laffoon Room, 1st Level
No. 7 - Carroll/Ford Room, 2nd Level
No. 8 - McCreary Room, 3rd Level
No. 9 - Stopher Room, 3rd Level
No. 10 - Combs/Chandler Room, 2nd Level
No. 11 - Taylor Room, 3rd Level
Insurance Agents – Beckham Room, 3rd Level
PRESIDENT’S RECEPTION
Suite Tower - 2nd Level
Grand Ballroom B & C
5:45 p.m.
GENERAL SESSION
Suite Tower - 2nd Level
Grand Ballroom A
7:00 p.m.
Fritz Giesecke, Second Vice President, Presiding
Discussion Meet Finals
Cameron Edwards, Webster County
2014 Discussion Meet Winner, Moderator
Variety Showcase
Conducted by Sharon Furches
Second Vice Chair
KFB Women’s Advisory Committee
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5
PUBLIC AFFAIRS BREAKFAST
Suite Tower - 2nd Level
Grand Ballroom B & C
7:30 a.m.
The Honorable Rocky Adkins
Majority Floor Leader
Kentucky House of Representatives
Speaker
BUSINESS SESSION
Suite Tower - 2nd Level
Grand Ballroom A
9:00 a.m.
Mark Haney, President, Presiding
Executive Vice President’s Report
David S. Beck
Address by
The Honorable Mitch McConnell
U.S. Senate Majority Leader
Report of Credentials Committee
Approval of Minutes of Last Annual Meeting
Election of Directors
Election of Officers
10:00 a.m.
Discussion and Adoption of Resolutions
Unfinished Business
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Suite Tower - 2nd Level
Carroll/Ford Room
HEADQUARTERS
Suite Tower - 2nd Level
Clements Room
PRESS ROOM
Suite Tower - 2nd Level
Willis Room
SPONSORS AND GIFTS:
Case IH
Crop Production Services
Farm Credit Mid-America
Jacobi Sales
Kubota Tractor Corporation
New Holland North America
Pioneer Seed
Premier Crop Insurance
Republic Bank
Southern States Cooperative
Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company
Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance Companies
Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation
CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE
Mr. Shane Wiseman, Winchester, Chair
Mr. Cloyce Hinkle, Artemus
Mr. Terry Rowlett, Campbellsburg
CREDENTIALS DESK SCHEDULE
Suite Tower, 2nd Level
Window Seat Alcove Near Registration
Wednesday, December 2 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Thursday, December 3 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday, December 4 8:00 a.m. – 12 noon
1:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
At the conclusion of district caucuses
Saturday, December 5 8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
HOSPITALITY
Sponsored by Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance Companies
Suite Tower - 2nd Level - Exhibit Area
Thursday, December 3
8:00 - 10:00 a.m. & 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
TRADE SHOW
Suite Tower - 2nd Level - Exhibit Area
Exhibits will be open --
Thursday, December 3 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU’S COUNTRY STORE
Suite Tower - 2nd Level
Hallway Outside Exhibit Area
Thursday, December 3 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday, December 4 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
COUNTY ACTIVITIES OF EXCELLENCE PROGRAM
Fayette County
Hardin County
Lewis County
Mercer County
Union County
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE & BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mark Haney, Nancy, President
Eddie Melton, Sebree, First Vice President
Fritz Giesecke, Horse Cave, Second Vice President
David S. Beck, State FB Office, Executive Vice President
Tripp Furches, Murray
Glenn Howell, Fulton
Kelly Thurman, Livermore
Mary Kate Kordes, Central City
Larry Thomas, Elizabethtown
Patrick M. Henderson, Irvington
Russell Poore, Russellville
Jay Coleman, Cave City
Scott Travis, Cox’s Creek
Randy Chrisman, Lawrenceburg
Joe Paul Mattingly, Raywick
David Chappell, Owenton
Terry Rowlett, Campbellsburg
Danny Wilkinson, Columbia
Kim McCoy, Burkesville
David L. Campbell, Stanford
Terry Lawson, Mt. Vernon
Alex Barnett, Cynthiana
Shane Wiseman, Winchester
David McGlone, Grayson
Carroll Amyx, Campton
Bige Hensley, Manchester
Cloyce Hinkle, Artemus
Marshall Coyle, Immediate Past President, Owingsville
Betty Farris, KFB Women, Roundhill
Alan Hubble, KFB Young Farmers, Eubank
Roger Fannin, KFB Insurance Agents, Harlan
Dr. Nancy Cox, UK College of Agriculture, Food & Environment, Lexington
Brandon Davis, Kentucky Department of Education, Lawrenceburg
Nick Carter, Kentucky Association of County Agricultural Agents, Paris
RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE
Eddie Melton, Sebree, Chair
Betty Farris, Roundhill
Kent Moore, Owensboro
Penny Fleming, Hickman
Doug Hall, Benton
Gerry Hayden, Calhoun
John Kuegel, Owensboro
Kevin Mobley, Elizabethtown
Kevin Cashman, Webster
Maurice Heard, Rockfield
Larry Clark, Greensburg
Larry Williams, Simpsonville
Mike Cocanougher, Versailles
Robert Maurer, Burlington
Mark Kinsey, Crittenden
Wes Hargis, Science Hill
Jerry Durham, Yosemite
Kenneth Rice, Irvine
Greg Harris, Richmond
Rob McClanahan, Butler
Randall Wood, Flemingsburg
Norwood Caudill, Morehead
Berkley Mark, Mt. Sterling
Don Miniard, Bledsoe
Brent Cornett, London
ANNUAL MEETING ARRANGEMENTS COMMITTEE
David S. Beck, Overall Program/General and Business Sessions
Katherine Fugate, Annual Meeting Manager
Rachel Thomas, Recording Secretary
Phil Dowdle and Christi Harper, Voting Delegate Certification
Beth Wisman, Registration Coordinator and Ticket Sales
Kelli Jolly, Headquarters
Tom Logue, Trade Show and Convention Hall Manager
Dave Metzgar, Sound and Technical Support
Susie Tanner, Leadership Enhancement for Agricultural Development (LEAD) Program
Todd Bright, Tim Thornberry, Bob Shrader and Matt Hilton, Communication and Public Relations
Carilynn Coombs, Social Media
Melissa LaRoche and Kelley Parks, Press Room
Jeff Harper, Public Affairs Breakfast and Resolutions
Sara Stivers, Resolutions
Joe Cain, Commodity Luncheon, Conferences and National Issues
Fran McCall, Commodity Conferences
Ed McQueen, Market Information, County Activities of Excellence Program and Commodity Conferences
Bryan Alvey, Local Issues, Policy Development and Political Education
David Davis, Scott Christmas and Mark Lyle, Vespers and Memorial Service
Matthew Ingram, Recognition and Awards Program
Scott Christmas and Jackson Tolle, Agriculture Education, Women’s and Young Farmer Activities
Dwight Greenwell, Member Services
Brad Smith, Transportation
SPECIAL INTEREST CONFERENCES
Thursday, December 3
AG CHEMICAL CONFERENCE
Suite Tower - 2nd Level
Brown Room
8:30 a.m.
PRESIDING: Dwight Greenwell, Director, Member Services
Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation
Louisville, Kentucky
“2016 Chemical Update”
Brad Reed, Owner
KOVA
Greensburg, Indiana
Joe Kordes
Central City, Kentucky
FORAGE CONFERENCE
Suite Tower - 2nd Level
Combs/Chandler Room
8:30 a.m.
PRESIDING: David McGlone, Chair
KFBF Forage Advisory Committee
Grayson, Kentucky
“What’s that Smell? Proper Methods for Producing High Quality Balage”
Dr. Ben Goff, Assistant Professor
Department of Plant and Soil Sciences
University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food & Environment
Lexington, Kentucky
“Farm Vehicle Transportation Safety”
Jason Morris, Senior Officer
Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division
Kentucky State Police
Louisville, Kentucky
“Why Test 2015-Crop Hay?”
Dr. Ray Smith, Forage Extension Specialist
Department of Plant and Soil Sciences
University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food & Environment
Lexington, Kentucky
HORTICULTURE CONFERENCE
Suite Tower - 2nd Level
Carroll/Ford Room
8:30 a.m.
PRESIDING: Russell Poore, Chair
KFBF Horticulture Advisory Committee
Russellville, Kentucky
“New Undergraduate Certification in Distilling Wine and Brewing Studies at UK”
Dr. Seth DeBolt, Associate Professor
Department of Horticulture
University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food & Environment
Lexington, Kentucky
“Brief Overview of USDA Food Safety Modernization Act”
Josh Lindau, Horticulture Marketing Specialist
Kentucky Department of Agriculture
Frankfort, Kentucky
“Suggestions for Discussing GMOs”
Dr. Paul Vincelli, Extension Professor
Department of Plant Pathology
University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food & Environment
Lexington, Kentucky
POULTRY CONFERENCE
Suite Tower - 2nd Level
Nunn Room
8:30 a.m.
PRESIDING: Jay Coleman, Chair
KFBF Poultry Advisory Committee
Cave City, Kentucky
“Kentucky Poultry Industry”
Jamie Guffey, Executive Director
Kentucky Poultry Federation
Hardinsburg, Kentucky
“Biosecurity – Everyone Doing Their Part”
Dr. Tony Pescatore, Poultry Extension Specialist
Department of Animal and Food Sciences
University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food & Environment
Lexington, Kentucky
“Importance of Your Litter to Grain Farmers”
Dr. Edwin Ritchey, Extension Soil Specialist
Department of Plant and Soil Sciences
University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food & Environment
Princeton, Kentucky
DAIRY CONFERENCE
Suite Tower - 2nd Level
Brown Room
10:00 a.m.
PRESIDING: Terry Rowlett, Chair
KFBF Dairy Advisory Committee
Campbellsburg, Kentucky
“TPP and World Dairy Outlook”
Joe Cain, Director
Commodity Division
Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation
Louisville, Kentucky
“Dairy Markets of the Future”
Eunice Schlappi, Market Specialist
Kentucky Department of Agriculture
Frankfort, Kentucky
FORESTRY CONFERENCE
Suite Tower - 2nd Level
Combs/Chandler Room
10:00 a.m.
PRESIDING: Bige Hensley, Chair
KFBF Forestry Advisory Committee
Manchester, Kentucky
“Invasive Species in Kentucky Forests”
Dr. Jeffrey Stringer, Extension Professor
Department of Forestry
University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food & Environment
Lexington, Kentucky
“NRCS Programs for Woodland Owners”
Casey Shrader, State Biologist
Kentucky Natural Resources Conservation Service
Lexington, Kentucky
NATURAL RESOURCES CONFERENCE
Suite Tower - 2nd Level
Nunn Room
10:00 a.m.
PRESIDING: Larry Thomas, Chair
KFBF Natural Resources Advisory Committee
Elizabethtown, Kentucky
“Developing Irrigation Resources”
Sharon & Tripp Furches
Producers
Murray, Kentucky
“Soil Health and Water Management”
Steve Blanford, State Soil Scientist
Kentucky Natural Resources Conservation Service
Lexington, Kentucky
“Federal Issues Update: WOTUS & Black Vultures”
Joe Cain, Director
Commodity Division
Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation
Louisville, Kentucky
THE 2016 KENTUCKY AGRICULTURAL ECONOMIC OUTLOOK
Presented by the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food & Environment
Suite Tower - 2nd Level
Carroll/Ford Room
10:00 a.m.
Welcome by Mark Haney, President, Kentucky Farm Bureau
Panel Discussion by UK Faculty – Dean Nancy Cox, Moderator
Introductions – Leigh Maynard
U.S. and Kentucky Ag Economy/Tobacco Outlook – Will Snell
Livestock Outlook – Kenny Burdine
Grains Outlook – Todd Davis
Horticulture Outlook – Tim Woods
Forestry Outlook – Jeff Stringer
Income Implications for Kentucky Farms and Farm Households – Jerry Pierce
BEEF CONFERENCE
Suite Tower – 2nd Level
Carroll/Ford Room
1:45 p.m.
PRESIDING: Fritz Giesecke, Chair
KFBF Beef Cattle Advisory Committee
Horse Cave, Kentucky
“Cattle Outlook for 2016”
Dr. Kenny Burdine, Extension Specialist
Department of Agriculture Economics
University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food & Environment
Lexington, Kentucky
“Veterinary Feed Directive”
Dr. Beth Johnson, Field Veterinarian
Kentucky Department of Agriculture
Parksville, Kentucky
“Impact of BVD-PI in Kentucky”
Dr. Robert Stout, State Veterinarian
Kentucky Department of Agriculture
Frankfort, Kentucky
EQUINE CONFERENCE
Suite Tower – 2nd Level
Brown Room
1:45 p.m.
PRESIDING: Alex Barnett, Chair
KFBF Equine Advisory Committee
Cynthiana, Kentucky
“Agritourism on Kentucky Horse Farms”
Frank Penn, Jr., Owner
Pennbrook Farm
Lexington, Kentucky
“Impact of the Breeders’ Cup on Kentucky’s Equine Industry”
Vince Gabbert, Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
Keeneland
Lexington, Kentucky
“UK Equine Programs Update”
Dr. Robert Coleman, Equine Extension Specialist
Department of Animal and Food Sciences
University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food & Environment
Lexington, Kentucky
FEED GRAINS, WHEAT & SOYBEAN CONFERENCE
Suite Tower – 2nd Level
Combs/Chandler Room
1:45 p.m.
PRESIDING: Tripp Furches, Chair
KFBF Feed Grains & Wheat Advisory Committee
Murray, Kentucky
Kim McCoy, Chair
KFBF Soybean Advisory Committee
Burkesville, Kentucky
“Developing Effective Market Strategies”
Dr. Todd Davis, Extension Economist
Department of Agriculture Economics
University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food & Environment
Princeton, Kentucky
Ed McQueen, Director
Market Information
Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation
Louisville, Kentucky
“Talking GMO”
Andrew Walmsley, Director
Congressional Relations
American Farm Bureau Federation
Washington, D.C.
“Grain Market Outlook”
Brian Smith, Marketing Consultant
Commodity Marketing Services
Henderson, Kentucky
TOBACCO/FARM LABOR CONFERENCE
Suite Tower – 2nd Level
Nunn Room
1:45 p.m.
PRESIDING: Scott Travis, Chair
KFBF Tobacco Advisory Committee
Cox’s Creek, Kentucky
David Chappell, Chair
KFBF Farm Labor Advisory Committee
Owenton, Kentucky
“Tobacco Market Outlook”
Dr. Will Snell, Extension Economist
Department of Agriculture Economics
University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food & Environment
Lexington, Kentucky
“Agricultural Labor: An Update on Federal Policies”
Paul Schlegel, Director
Environment and Energy Policy
American Farm Bureau Federation
Washington, D.C.
“Tobacco Crop Insurance Changes”
Terri Lemire, Senior Risk Management Specialist
USDA Risk Management Agency
Jackson, Mississippi
WATER RESOURCE CONFERENCE
Suite Tower - 2nd Level
Grand Ballroom B & C
3:30 p.m.
PRESIDING: Mark Haney, President
Kentucky Farm Bureau
Nancy, Kentucky
“Water management Working Group Overview”
Steve Coleman, Chair
KFBF Water Management Working Group
Frankfort, Kentucky
“Weather and Water Monitoring”
Peter Cinotto, Director
U.S. Geological Survey
Louisville, Kentucky
Charles Taylor, Head of Water Resources Section
Kentucky Geological Survey
Lexington, Kentucky
“Water Resource Development”
Coleman Gusler, State Conservation Engineer
Kentucky Natural Resources Conservation Service
Lexington, Kentucky
“Planning for Future Water Success”
Kevin Jeffries, Farmer and
Member, KFBF Water Management Working Group
LaGrange, Kentucky
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