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Priorities set for 2020 as Kentucky Farm Bureau begins a new century
December 16, 2019
Priorities set for 2020 as Kentucky Farm Bureau begins a new century

The Kentucky Farm Bureau 100th Annual Meeting came to a close with its Board of Directors approving state and national priorities for 2020.

President's Address from Kentucky Farm Bureau's 100th Annual Meeting
December 16, 2019
President's Address from Kentucky Farm Bureau's 100th Annual Meeting

A record crowd of more than 2,000 Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) members and guests made their way to Louisville’s Galt House for the organization’s 100th Annual Meeting. This year’s event culminated a year of Centennial Celebrations that took place at various county Farm Bureau’s throughout the state during 2019.  The theme of this year’s meeting was “Stronger Together.”

Kirby Green from Daviess County wins Excellence in Agriculture Award
December 9, 2019
Kirby Green from Daviess County wins Excellence in Agriculture Award

Kirby Green from Daviess County has won top honors in Kentucky Farm Bureau’s (KFB) Excellence in Agriculture Awards program for 2019. She received the award during the organization’s recent Annual Meeting at the Galt House in Louisville.

Elections Held During Kentucky Farm Bureau's 100th Annual Meeting
December 7, 2019
Elections Held During Kentucky Farm Bureau's 100th Annual Meeting

Pulaski County farmer Mark Haney was re-elected Kentucky Farm Bureau President on the concluding day of the organization’s 100th annual meeting. Also re-elected were Webster County’s Eddie Melton as First Vice-President and Sharon Furches of Calloway County as Second Vice-President. 

Trisha Campbell of Logan County wins 2019 Kentucky Farm Bureau Discussion Meet
December 7, 2019
Trisha Campbell of Logan County wins 2019 Kentucky Farm Bureau Discussion Meet

Trisha Campbell of Logan County won first place in Kentucky Farm Bureau’s (KFB) Discussion Meet, a debate-styled competition for young farmers. 

Wesley and Alicia Logsdon of Pulaski County named Kentucky Farm Bureau's Outstanding Young Farm Family
December 6, 2019
Wesley and Alicia Logsdon of Pulaski County named Kentucky Farm Bureau's Outstanding Young Farm Family

Wesley and Alicia Logsdon of Nancy, Kentucky were honored as Kentucky Farm Bureau’s (KFB) “2019 Outstanding Young Farm Family” at the 100th Annual Meeting at the Galt House in Louisville.

Butler County Farm Bureau honored as KFB's Top County for 3rd Straight Year
December 6, 2019
Butler County Farm Bureau honored as KFB's Top County for 3rd Straight Year

Recognized for outstanding programming and for having a positive impact on both the community and its membership, Butler County Farm Bureau was honored as Kentucky Farm Bureau’s (KFB) “Top County” in 2019.

Kentucky Farm Bureau Announces Outstanding Farm Bureau Youth Contest Winners
December 5, 2019
Kentucky Farm Bureau Announces Outstanding Farm Bureau Youth Contest Winners

Madison Goodlett of Spencer County and Dylan Driskell of Garrard County were awarded top honors in the 2019 Outstanding Farm Bureau Youth contest, which was held during Kentucky Farm Bureau’s (KFB) Annual Meeeting at the Galt House in Louisville.

The Honorable Bill Northey Addresses Kentucky Farm Bureau Members at the 2019 Annual Meeting
December 5, 2019
The Honorable Bill Northey Addresses Kentucky Farm Bureau Members at the 2019 Annual Meeting

Kentucky Farm Bureau members from across the state welcomed The Honorable Bill Northey, USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation, at the Galt House in Louisville today for the 2019 KFB Annual Meeting Commodity Luncheon.

Kentucky Farm Bureau Announces Winners of Excellence in Ag Literacy and Women's Educational Grant Awards 
December 4, 2019
Kentucky Farm Bureau Announces Winners of Excellence in Ag Literacy and Women's Educational Grant Awards 

Two Kentuckians are being awarded significant honors from Kentucky Farm Bureau. Leslie McCarty of Montgomery County is the 2019 Women’s Educational Grant winner and Kelly Gates of Hopkins County has been named the Excellence in Ag Literacy recipient.