2024 Marion County Farm Bureau Legislative Breakfast - Kentucky Farm Bureau

2024 Marion County Farm Bureau Legislative Breakfast

Marion County Farm Bureau hosted its 2024 Legislative Breakfast. The annual event provides an opportunity for members to meet elected officials and discuss issues of importance to agricultural and rural communities. Pictured above: Marion County Farm Bureau President Timmy Jones, Kentucky State Senator Jimmy Higdon, Kentucky State Representative Michael Pollock, Greg Morris, Jan Elder, Jason Elder and Gary Ford.  In the front are Chase Brown, Steve Downs and Peggy Downs.

 

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