2016 Outstanding Farm Bureau Youth
Henderson County Farm Bureau “Outstanding Farm Bureau Youth” (OFBY) local winner, JT Payne, represented Henderson County well at the District Competition on Thursday, October 27, 2016 in Madisonville. JT placed first in the male OFBY competition and will present his speech at the annual meeting in December in Louisville, KY. JT is the son of James and Penny Payne of Henderson.
We are also proud of our female participant, Jessica Stoner, who won the first place title in our county female OFBY and won third place in the district competition. Jessica is the daughter of Michael and Angie Stoner of Henderson.
In the Variety Show, we were well represented by Jada Townsend who, with her vocal presentation and accompanying herself on the keyboard, obtained third place in the District Competition. Jada is the daughter of Denisa Townsend of Henderson.
KFB Spotlight
- Farm Bureau Survey: Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Down for Third Straight Year
- November 15, 2018
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The American Farm Bureau Federation’s 33rd annual survey of classic items found on the Thanksgiving Day dinner table indicates the average cost of this year’s feast for 10 is $48.90, or less than $5.00 per person. This is a 22-cent decrease from last year’s average of $49.12.
“Since 2015, the average cost of Thanksgiving dinner has declined steadily and is now at the lowest level since 2010,” said AFBF Chief Economist Dr. John Newton.
- Finalists Named for the 2018 Outstanding Young Farm Family Award
- November 7, 2018
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Three finalists have been named for the 2018 Kentucky Farm Bureau OYFF honor, in recognition of their achievements as part of the farming community. The finalists are Nicholas and Bethany Hardesty of Meade County, Wesley and Alicia Logsdon of Pulaski County, and Drew and Liz White of Union County. The winner will be announced at the Kentucky Farm Bureau Annual Meeting at the end of November.
- Kentucky Farm Bureau Hosts 2019 Legislative Preview Meeting
- November 7, 2018
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Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) leaders and commodity executives from across the state gathered for a legislative preview meeting on November 7, 2018 at the KFB headquarters in Louisville, Kentucky. The group of more than 30 individuals representing agriculture commodity groups came together to discuss several ag-related topics and the many legislative needs and concerns of farmers and rural communities throughout the Commonwealth.