Kentucky Farm Bureau

Over the past couple of weeks, we met the Ayer family's second and third generation owners of the Hilltop Farm in McLean County.  This week we meet the first generation owner Edward “Bubby” Ayer who talks about the family farm, what he enjoys about it and how the poultry industry impacts McLean County.

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Kentucky members of the 2018 Farm Bill Conference Committe say they are confident a new farm bill will be passed this year by Congress.  United States Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Kentucky Congressman James Comer provide an update on the 2018 Farm Bill and what they expect to see in the final version.

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A young Kentuckian took the initiative to raise funds to help feed his fellow man through Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles’ Hunger Initiative.  Tamara Sandberg with the Kentucky Association of Food Banks says Nelson Paul from Bourbon county recently raised $7,000 that he proudly presented to her and Commissioner of Agriculture Ryan Quarles.

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Not only are deer collisions a problem in rural areas of Kentucky, they can also pose a threat in urban areas.  Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance Communications Director Dan Smaldone says as the deer population continues to increase, so do the chances for a collision with deer on roads in the Bluegrass.

Deer collisions on Kentucky highways are a problem throughout the year, but the greatest risk comes in the fall and early winter months.  Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance Communications Director Dan Smaldone says drivers need to be on the lookout for deer crossing the roadways this time of year.

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Last week we met a Kentucky young farmer who is finding his place on the family farm in McLean county in the poultry industry.  This week we meet Kyle Ayes father, Keith Ayers and learn about his role on the farm, hear his thoughts about the farming industry and what it means for him to be farming with his son, Kyle, and his father, Edaward “Bubby” Ayers.

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Kentuckians are responding well to a new round beef product that hit grocery shelves in the Bluegrass state in March.  Katelyn Hawkins with the Kentucky Beef Council talks about Kentucky Cattlemen's Ground Beef, the reception by consumers, how the product is selling and it's expansion across the state.

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