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Trisha Campbell of Logan County wins 2019 Kentucky Farm Bureau Discussion Meet
December 7, 2019
Trisha Campbell of Logan County wins 2019 Kentucky Farm Bureau Discussion Meet

Trisha Campbell of Logan County won first place in Kentucky Farm Bureau’s (KFB) Discussion Meet, a debate-styled competition for young farmers. 

Wesley and Alicia Logsdon of Pulaski County named Kentucky Farm Bureau's Outstanding Young Farm Family
December 6, 2019
Wesley and Alicia Logsdon of Pulaski County named Kentucky Farm Bureau's Outstanding Young Farm Family

Wesley and Alicia Logsdon of Nancy, Kentucky were honored as Kentucky Farm Bureau’s (KFB) “2019 Outstanding Young Farm Family” at the 100th Annual Meeting at the Galt House in Louisville.

Butler County Farm Bureau honored as KFB's Top County for 3rd Straight Year
December 6, 2019
Butler County Farm Bureau honored as KFB's Top County for 3rd Straight Year

Recognized for outstanding programming and for having a positive impact on both the community and its membership, Butler County Farm Bureau was honored as Kentucky Farm Bureau’s (KFB) “Top County” in 2019.

Kentucky Farm Bureau Announces Outstanding Farm Bureau Youth Contest Winners
December 5, 2019
Kentucky Farm Bureau Announces Outstanding Farm Bureau Youth Contest Winners

Madison Goodlett of Spencer County and Dylan Driskell of Garrard County were awarded top honors in the 2019 Outstanding Farm Bureau Youth contest, which was held during Kentucky Farm Bureau’s (KFB) Annual Meeeting at the Galt House in Louisville.

The Honorable Bill Northey Addresses Kentucky Farm Bureau Members at the 2019 Annual Meeting
December 5, 2019
The Honorable Bill Northey Addresses Kentucky Farm Bureau Members at the 2019 Annual Meeting

Kentucky Farm Bureau members from across the state welcomed The Honorable Bill Northey, USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation, at the Galt House in Louisville today for the 2019 KFB Annual Meeting Commodity Luncheon.

Across Kentucky Promo December 9, 2019 - December 13, 2019
December 4, 2019
Across Kentucky Promo December 9, 2019 - December 13, 2019

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Across Kentucky - December 13, 2019
December 4, 2019
Across Kentucky - December 13, 2019

The National Outstanding Young Farmer Program is wanting more Kentuckians to become involved.  Director Sharon Page discusses the program, how to become involved, what it takes to win, the life friendships established and lessons learned.

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Across Kentucky - December 12, 2019
December 4, 2019
Across Kentucky - December 12, 2019

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Board works hard to manage beef checkoff dollars from every state across the county.  Board member Greg Hanes says the beef checkoff is getting cranked up for another year, with the main goal to better educate consumers about beef.

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Across Kentucky - December 11, 2019
December 4, 2019
Across Kentucky - December 11, 2019

American Farm Bureau Vice-President Scott Vanderwald says they are hopeful the USMCA will be passed by Congress by the end of the year.  Vanderwald discussed what is good for agriculture in the trade package and the impact on the U. S. farm economy. 

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Across Kentucky - December 10, 2019
December 4, 2019
Across Kentucky - December 10, 2019

The Spencer County FFA Dairy judging team is now getting ready to head to International Competition in Scotland next summer.  Adviser Bland Baird talks about the team, the contests and other details.

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