JACKSON COUNTY FARM BUREAU HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING AND PICNIC 2019
Jackson County Farm Bureau held its annual meeting and picnic on September 16, 2019 at 6:00 pm at the Jackson Energy Farm in McKee. The annual meeting was a time of fellowship along with the election of directors and officers for the coming year. Members and their families were treated to a meal of hamburgers, baked beans, chips and cookies served by the Jackson County Farm Bureau Insurance office.
Along with the meal, attendees received either a KFB Cap or Coffee Mug. There were several Door Prizes awarded including a 50 inch tv won by Paul D. Huff. Special guests present were: Sharon Furches, 2nd Vice President of Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation; Lynn Parsons, KFB Consultant; Ryan Midden, Sales; Brad Wilkerson, Area Program Director; Terry Lawson, State Director and his wife Marlene.
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