Powell County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships
Louisville, KY (July 6, 2018) – Baylee Brewer, Erika Howard, and Megan Norman, all seniors at Powell County High School, are each the recipient of a $1,000 college scholarship from Powell County Farm Bureau. In partnership with County Farm Bureaus, the Kentucky Farm Bureau Education Foundation awarded $465,400 this year to deserving students from across the Commonwealth.
Baylee Brewer plans to attend Eastern Kentucky University to pursue a degree in nursing. Brewer is the daughter of Doug and Becky Brewer of Stanton, KY.
Erika Howard is heading to Murray State University to obtain a degree in pre-veterinary medicine. Howard is the daughter of James and Angie Howard of Clay City, KY.
Megan Norman will attend Bluegrass Technical College to earn a degree in obstetrics and gynecology. Norman is the daughter of Ricky and Mona Norman of Clay City, KY.
Farm Bureau scholarships, offered annually, are awarded to recipients who display the greatest levels of academic excellence, involvement in extracurricular activities, leadership abilities and financial need.
KFB Spotlight
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- July 29, 2021
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“We offer our thanks to Senator Rand Paul for introducing the Defense of Environment and Property Act of 2021 as we look forward to the clarity such legislation would bring to the Waters of the U.S. issue."
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- July 26, 2021
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Three finalists have been named for the 2021 KFB OYFF honor, in recognition of their achievements as part of the farming community. This year’s finalists are Jonathan and Jessica Gaskins of Adair County, Mark and Wesley Thomas of Hardin County, and Daniel and Kristan Wright of Jefferson County. The winner will be announced at the Kentucky Farm Bureau Annual Meeting later this year.
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Effective January 1, 2022, KRS 139.481 requires that farmers have an Agriculture Exemption Number for use on Forms 51A158 and 51A159 to make purchases exempt from sales tax.