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Frankenstein, YouTube, and the Millennials
December 2, 2016
Frankenstein, YouTube, and the Millennials

In both the Christmas story of the baby Jesus and the story of agriculture today, there have been changes made along the way but the core of the message continues to ring true. Have you shared your story about agriculture?

Randa Morris and Jacob Patterson win Outstanding Farm Bureau Youth contest
December 1, 2016
Randa Morris and Jacob Patterson win Outstanding Farm Bureau Youth contest

Randa Morris of Garrard County and Jacob Patterson of Pulaski County were awarded top honors in the 2016 Outstanding Farm Bureau Youth contest. Both winners were recognized during the December 1 general session of Kentucky Farm Bureau’s (KFB) 97th annual meeting, held at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville.

Mike Bach of Bath County Named 2016 Kentucky Farm Bureau Farmer of the Year
November 30, 2016
Mike Bach of Bath County Named  2016 Kentucky Farm Bureau Farmer of the Year

Mike Bach of Bath County  was honored as the 2016 Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) “Farmer of the Year” during the organization’s 97th annual meeting in Louisville.

Mercer County Farm Bureau honored as Kentucky Farm Bureau's 2016 "Top County"
November 29, 2016
Mercer County Farm Bureau honored as  Kentucky Farm Bureau's 2016 "Top County"

Recognized for its outstanding programming and for having a positive impact on both the community and its membership, Mercer County Farm Bureau was honored as Kentucky Farm Bureau’s (KFB) “Top County” in 2016.

Matthew Chadwick receives 2016 Farm Public Relations Award
November 21, 2016
Matthew Chadwick receives 2016 Farm Public Relations Award

Matthew Chadwick, a Calloway County Extension Agent with University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension, is the recipient of Kentucky Farm Bureau’s (KFB) Farm Public Relations Award.

George Henderman recognized for Distinguished Service to Farm Bureau
November 21, 2016
George Henderman recognized for Distinguished Service to Farm Bureau

George Henderman of Bullitt County has dedicated his life to his family and farm while also serving his local Farm Bureau organization and his community in a multitude of capacities. Because of that service, Henderman has been named winner of the 2016 Distinguished Service to Farm Bureau Award and honored at Kentucky Farm Bureau’s (KFB) 97th annual meeting at the Galt House Hotel.

Ray Allan Mackey honored for Distinguished Service to Agriculture
November 21, 2016
Ray Allan Mackey honored for Distinguished Service to Agriculture

Hardin County farmer Ray Allan Mackey has been named winner of Kentucky Farm Bureau’s (KFB) annual award for Distinguished Service to Agriculture. He was honored at the organization’s 97th annual meeting at the Galt House Hotel.

Carey Brown honored as KFB's 2016 Communications Award recipient
November 21, 2016
Carey Brown honored as  KFB's 2016 Communications Award recipient

Carey Brown, the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association (KCA) publication coordinator, was named the winner of Kentucky Farm Bureau’s (KFB) 2016 Communications Award.

Kentucky Farm Bureau ready to host 97th Annual Meeting
November 17, 2016
Kentucky Farm Bureau ready to host 97th Annual Meeting

More than 2,000 Kentucky Farm Bureau members from across the state will gather for the organization’s 97th annual meeting.

Nominations for 2016 Communication Award now being accepted!
April 19, 2016
Nominations for 2016 Communication Award now being accepted!

The Kentucky Farm Bureau Communications Award recognizes and honors the outstanding efforts of a professional journalist whose recent work has contributed to a better public understanding and appreciation of the people, communities and issues connected to Kentucky agriculture.