Kentucky Farm Bureau

From animal issues to rural development and broadband, Kentucky Farm Bureau delegates will be discussing a number of resolutions at the 99^th Annual Meeting November 28 through December 1.  First Vice-President Eddie Melton talks with host Alan Watts about some of the major issues and how those issues become part of the 2019 policy.

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As we celebrate Thanksgiving, it is important to remember the many things we have to be thankful for.  Kentucky Farm Bureau President Mark Haney, First Vice-President Eddie Melton and Second Vice-President Fritz Geisecke share what they are thankful for this year.

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The 2018 Kentucky Farm Bureau Farmer of the Year still operates his farm with his family.  Host Alan Watts visits with the 2018 Farmer of Year, who talks about his history in farming, the importance of the next generation in agriculture, his love of his chosen lifestyle and how important agriculture will be in the future.

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Each year more than 200,000 people reach out to the Butterball Turkey Talk-line to get advice on cooking the Thanksgiving turkey.  Talk-line specialist Barbara Robinson talks with host Alan Watts about the advice she gives, one of the funniest questions she has received and how to get in touch with a talk-line specialist.

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Kentucky House Agriculture Committee Chairman Richard Heath recently met with Kentucky Farm Bureau leaders during the 2019 Legislative Preview Meeting.  Representative Heath discusses some of the top issues he expects lawmakers to deal with in 2019 and how important it is to share the message of agriculture.

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Kentucky could receive as much as $200 million through the Market Facilitation Program to assist farmers impacted by the tariffs being imposed by China.  Kentucky Farm Service Agency Director Brian Lacefield explains the Market Facilitation Program, how the payments are calculated and how many Kentucky farmers will receive assistance.

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Kentucky FFA returned home from the National FFA Convention with some impressive awards.  Executive Secretary Matt Chaliff talks about the winners from Kentucky, some top finishers, a record number of American FFA Degree recipients and four Kentuckians who were honored for their service.

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