Breckinridge County Young Farmers
Monday march 7th the Breckinridge county young farmers met at the extension office. Guest speaker Dr Jonathan Shockley spoke about the economics of grain hauling. Donna Marsh and Jennifer Ballman from the FSA office spoke about microloans available. There were about 50 in attendance. Kid’s activities included bushels or bust games and ag talk discussion. The Breckinridge county cattleman’s association provided the meal sponsored by Shirley Payne of Channel Seed. Dessert was provided by the extension office.
KFB Spotlight
- Senator McConnell Introduces the Protecting American Farmlands Act
- March 11, 2025
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The legislation addresses a growing crisis in farmland retention, ensuring that retiring farmers can transition their operations to the next generation while preserving farmland for long-term agricultural use.
- Presidents Column | Eddie Melton
- March 6, 2025
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While the ag industry has faced many challenges over the past few years, springtime always offers renewed hope for those of us on the farm.
- Down the Backroads | Be Careful of Those Headline Rabbit Holes.
- March 6, 2025
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With the growing number of self-serve checkout lanes at your favorite shopping venues, I have noticed that many of the supermarket tabloids that used to surround the cash register area have downsized or gone away completely, or maybe they have been placed in less conspicuous areas of the store.