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
- Danny Cunningham: Kentucky Farm Bureau's 2019 Farmer of the Year
- November 19, 2018
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There is something that can be said about tradition when it comes to farming. Danny Cunningham, the 2019 Kentucky Farm Bureau Farmer of the Year knows all about that kind of tradition. He lives about a half a mile from where he was born and raised, in the small Calloway County community of Penny. There he began his farming experience that continues today.
- Farm Bureau Survey: Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Down for Third Straight Year
- November 15, 2018
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The American Farm Bureau Federation’s 33rd annual survey of classic items found on the Thanksgiving Day dinner table indicates the average cost of this year’s feast for 10 is $48.90, or less than $5.00 per person. This is a 22-cent decrease from last year’s average of $49.12.
“Since 2015, the average cost of Thanksgiving dinner has declined steadily and is now at the lowest level since 2010,” said AFBF Chief Economist Dr. John Newton.
- Finalists Named for the 2018 Outstanding Young Farm Family Award
- November 7, 2018
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Three finalists have been named for the 2018 Kentucky Farm Bureau OYFF honor, in recognition of their achievements as part of the farming community. The finalists are Nicholas and Bethany Hardesty of Meade County, Wesley and Alicia Logsdon of Pulaski County, and Drew and Liz White of Union County. The winner will be announced at the Kentucky Farm Bureau Annual Meeting at the end of November.