Marion County Volunteer Leaders Attend 2021 KFB Annual Meeting - Kentucky Farm Bureau

Marion County Volunteer Leaders Attend 2021 KFB Annual Meeting

Marion County Farm Bureau Volunteer Leaders attended the 2021 KFB Annual Meeting at the Galt House in Louisville KY.  Clockwise from top left:  Judy Bradshaw and Beth Veatch at the KFB Awards Breakfast; Ladies from Marion County Farm Bureau attend the KFB Women's Gold Luncheon; Rita Spalding and Peggy Downs at the KFB Women's Gold Star Luncheon; Judy Bradshaw poses with Miss Kentucky Elle Smith; Marion County Farm Bureau President Tim Jones and his wife enjoy lunch with Doug and Marcella Ray at the KFB Awards Breakfast.

 

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