Mark Kinsey Named Grant County Farm Bureau Farmer of the Year - Kentucky Farm Bureau

Mark Kinsey Named Grant County Farm Bureau Farmer of the Year

 

KFB State Director Mark Kinsey (center) was recognized as Farmer of the Year by the Grant County Farm Bureau Board of Directors. 

 

During the November 2019 meeting of Grant County Farm Bureau, a proclamation was sign in recognition of Kentucky Farm Bureau's 100th Anniversary.  Pictured from left to right:  KFB State Director Mark Kinsey, Grant County Judge Executive Chuck Dills, and Grant County Farm Bureau Treasurer/Director Bill Courts

 

Grant County Farm Bureau IFAL representatives were recognized by the board.  Pictured from left to right:  KFB State Director Mark Kinsey, Tyler Clemons, Mandy Chloe, Austin Magee, and Grant County Farm Bureau President Travis Rhoton. 

 

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