Kentucky Farm Bureau

Last week we featured a story about Kentucky Farm Bureau Executive Vice-President David Beck, who recently announced his retirement after 41 years.  On today’s program we talk with Mr. Beck about his decision to be the next President and CEO of the Kentucky Fair Board and his mission for improving the International Convention Center and Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville.

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As we continue to focus on distracted driving during the month of April, we share the second of a two-part series with Breckinridge County mother Tareena Horton, who talks about how she is using her story to help others.  Horton also talks about her calling to help others as an insurance agent.

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April is National Distracted Driving Month, with Kentucky Farm Bureau featuring a video with an accident survivor who has a message to share.  Breckinridge County mother Tareena Horton, who is an agent with the Breckinridge County Farm Bureau, talks about a distracted driving accident in 2008 that nearly claimed her life and the message she has for others.

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Among the issues being discussed is the Renewable Fuels Standard and how it will impact the oil industry.  Commonwealth Agri-Energy President and CEO Mick Henderson, who chairs the Renewable Fuels Association, talks about the issue, the players involved and the importance to Kentucky corn farmers.

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National Association of Farm Broadcasting members, including Kentuckians Jeff Nally and host Alan Watts, are in Washington, DC, this week for the annual Washington Watch event.  Nally, who broadcasts daily on the Cromwell Ag Radio Network, talks with Alan Watts about the history of the event, some of the major issues and how many people are impacted by farm broadcasters.

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Kentucky Farm Bureau Executive Vice-President David Beck says he has been impressed with the leadership of Kentucky Farm Bureau during his 41 years.  Beck talks about the role Farm Bureau continues to play in the lives of rural Kentuckians and says his fondest memories will be getting to know all of the state.

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Kentucky Farm Bureau Executive Vice-President David Beck announced he will retired July 1^st.  Beck talks with host Alan Watts about many of the changes he has seen in agriculture policy during his 41 year career and the impact that policy has on farm and rural life.

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