Shelby County Farm Bureau Recognized with Top Honors in KFB's Safety Challenge Awards Competition - Kentucky Farm Bureau

Shelby County Farm Bureau Recognized with Top Honors in KFB's Safety Challenge Awards Competition

 

Louisville, KY (December 1, 2017) – Shelby County Farm Bureau won top honors for its region of the state in the 2017 Safety Challenge Awards competition during Kentucky Farm Bureau’s annual meeting in Louisville. The award was given to Shelby County Farm Bureau for production of a progressive safety program, educating the community on the importance of road and farm safety.  

 

Julie and Zachary Hammond (center) received a plaque commemorating Shelby County Farm Bureau’s 2017 Safety Challenge award from B. Todd Bright, KFB’s Director, Communication Division (left), and David S. Beck, KFB Executive Vice President (right).

 

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