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Down the Backroads | Path to the Past Makes for a Better Present and Future
December 19, 2023
Down the Backroads | Path to the Past Makes for a Better Present and Future

A stretch of an old, now unused railroad line that runs through about two miles of scenic woodlands making its way from the edge of town out to the nearby Kentucky River is being turned into a community walking trail.

Across Kentucky - December 8, 2023
December 8, 2023
Across Kentucky - December 8, 2023

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell says a new farm bill is a top priority for Congress next year.

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Across Kentuckky - December 6, 2023
December 6, 2023
Across Kentuckky - December 6, 2023

KFB President Eddie Melton says Farm Bureau is active in every generation of its membership.

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Across Kentucky - December 4, 2023
December 4, 2023
Across Kentucky - December 4, 2023

New KFB President Eddie Melton speaks the praise of Kentucky agriculture working together.

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New Kentucky Farm Bureau President Eddie Melton Elected at Organization's 104th Annual Meeting
December 2, 2023
New Kentucky Farm Bureau President Eddie Melton Elected  at Organization's 104th Annual Meeting

Webster County farmer Eddie Melton was elected as president of Kentucky Farm Bureau today. He has served on the organization’s executive committee for the past fifteen years.

Ty Jones and Brooklyn Felts Win Outstanding Farm Bureau Youth Contest
December 1, 2023
Ty Jones and Brooklyn Felts Win Outstanding Farm Bureau Youth Contest

Jones and Felts were selected from 22 district finalists out of approximately 350 young people who competed in county and district contests over the past several months.

Alex Gilles of Daviess County Wins Kentucky Farm Bureau Discussion Meet
December 1, 2023
Alex Gilles of Daviess County Wins Kentucky Farm Bureau Discussion Meet

Gilles will represent Kentucky in the national competition at the 2024 American Farm Bureau Federation convention in January and will be vying for prizes, including $35,000 towards a new Ford truck.

Mark Haney Gives Final Address as President of Kentucky Farm Bureau at 104th Annual Meeting
December 1, 2023
Mark Haney Gives Final Address as President of Kentucky Farm Bureau at 104th Annual Meeting

The Pulaski County farmer, who will retire from his position as KFB President at the end of this year, delivered a review of the year and shared his remarks about the past and future of the organization.

Across Kentucky - December 1, 2023
December 1, 2023
Across Kentucky - December 1, 2023

AFBF President Zippy Duvall says an extension of the farm bill isn't adequate for today's farms and ranches.

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Kentucky Farm Bureau Hosts Commodity Luncheon at 104th Annual Meeting
November 30, 2023
Kentucky Farm Bureau Hosts Commodity Luncheon at 104th Annual Meeting

The commodity luncheon kicked off with a welcome from KFB President Mark Haney. In his remarks, Mr. Haney expressed gratitude for those in attendance, noting that this year’s crowd at the KFB annual meeting is expected to be record-breaking.