Hopkins County Farm Bureau Recognized with Top Honors in KFB's Safety Challenge Awards Competition - Kentucky Farm Bureau

Hopkins County Farm Bureau Recognized with Top Honors in KFB's Safety Challenge Awards Competition

 

Louisville, KY (December 1, 2017) – Hopkins County Farm Bureau won top honors for its region of the state in the 2017 Safety Challenge Awards competition during Kentucky Farm Bureau’s annual meeting in Louisville. The award was given to Hopkins County Farm Bureau for hosting a health and safety day, educating the community on the health risks associated with high blood pressure. Free blood pressure screenings were offered to all who attended.

 

Curtis Dame (center) received a plaque commemorating Hopkins County Farm Bureau’s 2017 Safety Challenge award from B. Todd Bright, KFB’s Director, Communication Division (left), and David S. Beck, KFB Executive Vice President (right).

 

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