Livingston County 2015 Scholarship Winners

 

Livingston county Farm Bureau Scholarship recipients are:

Nicole Amber Fox, daughter of Alan & Kim Fox of Grand Rivers, KY, was granted a $1000 annual award, renewal for up to 4 years.

Magdalyn Elizabeth Moodie, daughter of Frank B Moodie IV & Terri Moodie of Smithland, KY, was granted a $1,000 1 year award.

Jaden Brook Hopkins, daughter of Timothy & Jennifer Hopkins of Ledbetter, KY, was granted a $1,000 1 year award.

 

KFB Spotlight

Getting a Look at Agriculture, Outside the US: Seeing Argentina agriculture gives Kentucky farmers a new appreciation here, at home.
April 5, 2019
Getting a Look at Agriculture Outside the US: Seeing Argentina agriculture gives Kentucky farmers a new appreciation here, at home

Sometimes, the best way to see more clearly, and perhaps appreciate more, a specific issue that is close to home, is to observe if from a different perspective, in a different place.  

Staying out of the Weather: Compost bedded pack barns could eliminate some wintertime hassles
April 4, 2019
Staying out of the Weather: Compost bedded pack barns could eliminate some wintertime hassles

Since the end of last December, several head of a beef cattle herd on the David and Mollie Appelman / ATM Farm, were kept in a compost bedded pack barn throughout the winter months, rather than out in the wet winter weather. The idea led to dryer feeding conditions, less water/waste run-off, easier working conditions, and happier cows. 

Down the Backroads: Be thankful for that tractor on the road
April 4, 2019
Down the Backroads: Be thankful for that tractor on the road

Being lucky enough to live in a rural area, I have grown accustomed to my farm neighbors and their implements moving back and forth on our roads. In fact, I have gone along for a ride or two with them, on occasion.