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The Rodeo Comes to Town
September 6, 2024
The Rodeo Comes to Town

It would seem like a perfect fit to have a rodeo in horse country, and while there are several large-scale events, having one at the local level may seem a little unusual.

A State of Champions
September 6, 2024
A State of Champions

Before the whirlwind of Olympic activities began last August, Kentucky welcomed its own group of champions after the National Archery in Schools Program NASP® Championship Tournament held last June in Daytona.

2024 Crop Update | Tobacco
September 6, 2024
2024 Crop Update | Tobacco

Most Kentucky tobacco producers endured a wetter-than-normal planting season which led many to believe their crop may not be the best come harvest time.

KFB's 60th Annual Ham Breakfast Raises a Record $10.5 Million for Kentucky Charities
August 22, 2024
KFB's 60th Annual Ham Breakfast Raises a Record $10.5 Million for Kentucky Charities

Today’s 60th annual Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) Country Ham Breakfast and Charity Auction at the Kentucky State Fair brought in an astounding winning bid of $10.5 million from Kelly and Joe Craft.

Kentucky FFA Breaks Ground on Rising Sun Center
August 12, 2024
Kentucky FFA Breaks Ground on Rising Sun Center

The Kentucky FFA Association broke ground yesterday for the Rising Sun Center at the Leadership Training Center (also known as FFA Camp) in Hardinsburg, Kentucky.

President's Column | Eddie Melton
August 9, 2024
President's Column | Eddie Melton

At this point in time, we are projected to be in the hole by about $32 billion this year. “Unbelievable!” you might say, but we have faced ag deficits in four of the last six years and never at the amount we are seeing now.

Summertime Food Favorites Costing More in 2024
August 9, 2024
Summertime Food Favorites Costing More in 2024

It's no secret to consumers that the cost of food seems to be ever-increasing, making mealtime more expensive, especially for the summertime grillers.

Comment Column | Fayette County Farm Bureau President Jason Whitis
August 9, 2024
Comment Column | Fayette County Farm Bureau President Jason Whitis

For the last 41 years, Fayette County Farm Bureau has held an equipment auction yearly to support our local farming community. 

Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee
August 9, 2024
Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee

KFB State Director Larry Thomas chairs this new advisory committee and said while meetings are just getting started, there are some goals that are already in place.

Down the Backroads | The Written Word is a Powerful Thing
August 9, 2024
Down the Backroads | The Written Word is a Powerful Thing

I recently had the honor of attending and speaking at the Bracken County Extension Homemakers’ Annual Meeting. And I was even more honored to learn the theme for the meeting was named after this column.