2016 Lyon County Annual Meeting

The Lyon Co KY Farm Bureau board held their annual meeting on Friday, Sept 16, 2016 at 6pm at the Lee S Jones Convention Center in Eddyville, KY. The Caldwell/Lyon Cattlemens grilled steaks, while the Eddyville United Methodist Church Youth prepared the sides and desserts for the meal. Over 155 individuals attended the event.

Agent, Kim White, recognizing past and present board members

A country ham, prepared and donated by the Lyon Co 4H club, along with Broadbent's assistance, was auctioned at the event. Winning bid was by RD Owen Farms. Pictured, from left to right, is Lyon Co KFB agency manager, Kim White, Jeanette Owen, Don Owen, and Lyon Co KFB Board President, John Rudolph

Outstanding Youth winner, Hunter Jackson along with Co-Women's Committee chair, Sandy Rudolph

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