Kentucky Farm Bureau Across Kentucky

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Week	Date	Event #	Description
2021
1	Jan 3-7	KYFBAK-0101	Bourbon County Farm Bureau received the Top County award in Membership Category 2 from KFB for 2021.
		KYFBAK-0102	KFB's Jeff Harper outlines top priorities for 2022 session of the Kentucky General Assembly.
		KYFBAK-0103	Wolfe County's Reid and Heather Graham have been appointed to the AFBF Young Farmer and Rancher Committee.
2	Jan 10-14	KYFBAK-0201	KFB President Mark Haney says Bluegrass delegates will help shape AFBF policy this week in Atlanta.
		KYFBAK-0202	KFB President Mark Haney says it's important for delegates to meet in person this week in Atlanta.
		KYFBAK-0203	KFB President Mark Haney says conservation and climate policy will play a role in a new farm bill.
3	Jan 17-21	KYFBAK-0301	Kentucky Farm Bureau Received the Pinnacle Award at the 2022 AFBF National Meeting.
		KYFBAK-0302	AFBF President Zippy Duvall says infrastructure spending could help bolster rural population growth.
		KYFBAK-0303	Kentucky's Terry Gilbert received the Founders Award at the 2022 AFBF National Meeting in Atlanta.
4	Jan 24-28	KYFBAK-0401	KFB Second Vice President Sharon Furches says the Generation Bridge Program is gaining momentum.
		KYFBAK-0402	KFB First Vice President Eddie Melton says he's concerned about crop input supplies and prices for 2022.
		KYFBAK-0403	Bath County Farm Bureau received the Top County award in Membership Category 3 from KFB for 2021.
5	Jan 31- Feb 4	KYFBAK-0501	Laurel County's Todd Brock has been elected to serve on the KFB State Board.
		KYFBAK-0502	Clark County Farm Bureau received the Top County award in Membership Category 4 from KFB for 2021.
		KYFBAK-0503	Pulaski County Farm Bureau received the Top County award in Membership Category 5 from KFB for 2021.
6	Feb 7- 11	KYFBAK-0601	KFB's Renee Carrico says the state's farmers share concerns over input availability and prices for 2022.
		KYFBAK-0602	Kentucky Farm Bureau News Editor Tim Thornberry says the February issue  will soon be available.
		KYFBAK-0603	KFB's Todd Bright says thousands of students annually participate in the Jim Claypool Art and Conservation Writing Contest.
7	Feb 14-18	KYFBAK-0701	KFB President Mark Haney says county presidents and vice presidents will gather this week in Louisville.
		KYFBAK-0702	KFB Executive Vice President Drew Graham says the organization lobbies for rural issues.
		KYFBAK-0703	KFB Insurance Vice-President of Claims Rob Payne says tornado damage exceeds $250 million dollars.
8	Feb 21-25	KYFBAK-0801	KFB First Vice President Eddie Melton says elections will be a key topic at March district Farm Bureau Meetings.
		KYFBAK-0802	Kentucky State Fair Board Member Marshall Coyle says it was good to have the farm show back in Louisville this year.
		KYFBAK-0803	KFB Beef Advisory Committee Chairman Shane Wiseman says beef producers are getting squeezed in today's market.
9	Feb 28 - Mar 4	KYFBAK-0901	KFB Second Vice-President Sharon Furches sees many benefits of the annual Farm Bureau Congressional Tour.
		KYFBAK-0902	KFB Leap member Katie Cecil sees political prowess is key for farmer leaders.
		KYFBAK-0903	KFB's Heather Graham says the YF&R Committee is a tremendous asset to her and her family.
10	March 7-11	KYFBAK-1001	AFBF President Zippy Duvall says federal farm programs protect both farmers and the environment.
		KYFBAK-1002	KFB's Renee Carrico says Kentucky beef quality is growing demand in the industry and with consumers.
		KYFBAK-1003	KFB's Kyle Kelly says it's important for farmers to work closely with elected leaders in Frankfort and Washington D.C.
11	March 14-18	KYFBAK-1101	KFB President Mark Haney says members work hard to stay in touch with elected leaders.
		KYFBAK-1102	KFB's Cloyce Hinkle says Kentucky farmers are expanding horticulture production.
		KYFBAK-1103	KFB's Jackson Tolle says registration is now open for the Institute For Future Ag Leaders program this summer.
12	March 21-25	KYFBAK-1201	Hart County's Mitchell Logsdon reminds farmers and motorists to keep safety first this year.
		KYFBAK-1202	KFB's Scott Christmas says there's a lot to celebrate in this year's Food Checkout Day.
		KYFBAK-1203	KFB's Sharri Robinson says Ag Literacy isn't a message just for kids.
13	Mar 28-April 1	KYFBAK-1301	KFB First Vice President Eddie Melton asks motorists to keep watch for farm machines this Spring.
		KYFBAK-1302	AFBF President Zippy Duvall says family farms come in all sizes.
		KYFBAK-1303	AFBF Economist Shelby Myers says even with high commodity prices, some farmers may not show a profit this year.
14	April 5-9	KYFBAK-1401	KFB's Tim Goodlett says the State Tax Advisory Committee keeps a constant watch for changes to tax laws.
		KYFBAK-1402	KFB Young Farmers and Ranchers Chair Taylor Jones says the state board welcomes the views of the next generation.
		KYFBAK-1403	KFB's Melissa Huggett is a recent graduate of the AFBF Women's Communication Bootcamp.
15	April 12-16	KYFBAK-1501	KFB's Tim Thornberry says the April edition of Kentucky Farm Bureau News discusses the need for domestic energy production.
		KYFBAK-1502	KFB Second Vice President Sharon Furches says the Master Settlement Agreement is invaluable for Kentucky agriculture.
		KYFBAK-1503	KFB Executive Vice President Drew Graham says Kentuckians have reached out to help with tornado relief.
16	April 19-23	KYFBAK-1601	KFB President Mark Haney says farmers care for their community and their neighbors.
		KYFBAK-1602	KFB First Vice President Eddie Melton hopes supply chain issues don't affect the 2022 planting season.
		KYFBAK-1603	KFB Farm Safety and Rural Health Committee Chairman Mitchell Logsdon reminds farmers to plan for safety this Spring.
17	April 26-30	KYFBAK-1701	Nutrien Atmospheric Scientist Eric Snodgrass says there's an elevated chance for a hot dry summer.
		KYFBAK-1702	KFB's Jeff Harper says agriculture fared well in this round of the Kentucky General Assembly.
		KYFBAK-1703	KFB's John Sparrow says the annual Clays for a Cause event helps hungry Kentuckians.
18	May 3-7	KYFBAK-1801	KFB President Mark Haney says the Kentucky Derby marks a celebration of the state's equine industry.
		KYFBAK-1802	KFB's Alex Barnett says horses are big business for lots of farms in the Commonwealth.
		KYFBAK-1803	KFB's Fran McCall says Spring and Mothers Day are two big reasons to visit the state's certified farm markets.
19	May 10-14	KYFBAK-1901	Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell says Russian aggression in Ukraine is affecting global agriculture.
		KYFBAK-1902	KFB Second Vice President Sharon Furches believes Kentucky voters should always show up at the polls.
		KYFBAK-1903	KFB's Tim Thornberry previews the May edition of Kentucky Farm Bureau News.
20	May 17-21	KYFBAK-2001	KFB First Vice President Eddie Melton says maintaining rural roads and bridges is a top priority for Kentucky Farm Bureau.
		KYFBAK-2002	Green County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources Ricky Arnette says research is key to sucdessful farming.
		KYFBAK-2003	Farmer and KFB Board Member Ray Allen Mackey says the Spring of 2022 has been challenging.
21	May 24-28	KYFBAK-2101	KFB Executive Vice President Drew Graham salutes the soldier's sacrifice this Memorial Day.
		KYFBAK-2102	Kentucky Beef Producer Shane Wiseman says good forages are key to successful beef production.
		KYFBAK-2103	Senate Ag Committee Ranking Member John Boozman says Washington is looking for ways to boost ag production.
22	May 31- June 4	KYFBAK-2201	KFB First Vice President Eddie Melton says planting the 2022 crop was expensive.
		KYFBAK-2202	KFB's Joe Paul Mattingly says June Dairy Month brings a sobering look at the state's dairy industry.
		KYFBAK-2203	KFB's Scott Christmas says teachers are encouraged to sign up for KFB Regional Teacher Workshops.
23	June 7-11	KYFBAK-2301	Sheldon McKinney says thousands of Kentucky ag youth will be in Lexington for the state FFA convention.
		KYFBAK-2302	KFB's Jackson Tolle says 90 Kentucky ag youth will participate in the annual IFAL program this summer.
		KYFBAK-2303	KFB President Mark Haney says leadership development is a top priority for Kentucky Farm Bureau.
24	June 14-18	KYFBAK-2401	KFB Executive Vice President Drew Graham says good will flowed from the tornado relief effort.
		KYFBAK-2402	KFB Women's Committee Chair Mary Jane Cannon says women are playing a greater role in the public eye.
		KYFBAK-2403	Melissa Miller says hundreds of Kentucky 4-H members will be on the UK campus this week.
25	June 21-25	KYFBAK-2501	KFB Second Vice President Sharon Furches says Vision 100 is an ongoing effort to grow the organization.
		KYFBAK-2502	KFB's Fran McCall says the annual Certified Farm Market Tour gives the state's growers a chance to see new ideas.
		KYFBAK-2503	KFB Young Farmer and Rancher Committe Chair Taylor Jones says input costs are a challenge for all growers.
26	June 28- July 2	KYFBAK-2601	KFB's Renee Carrico says AGLand will be back at the Kentucky State Fair this year.
		KYFBAK-2602	KFB's Todd Bright says they're looking for performers for the annual KFB Gospel Music Showcase.
		KYFBAK-2603	KFB First Vice President Eddie Melton says the policy development process is already underway for 2022.
27	July 5-9	KYFBAK-2701	KYFB Executive Vice President Drew Graham believes we should celebrate our freedom every day.
		KYFBAK-2702	Oldham County FB Prsident Kevin Jeffries says they've been proactive toward grain bin safety.
		KYFBAK-2703	Kentucky Department of Agriculture's Dale Dobson says Raising Hope is an effort to prevent farmer suicide.
28	July 12-16	KYFBAK-2801	KFB First Vice President Eddie Melton says a proposed SEC rule could impact Kentucky farmers.
		KYFBAK-2802	KFB President Mark Haney says collegiate farm bureau chapters meet an important leadership objective.
		KYFBAK-2803	KFB's Jackson Tolle says collegiate farm bureau chapters compliment the Young Farmer Program.
29	July 19-23	KYFBAK-2901	Cecilia Banks is helping lead the Murray State University Farm Bureau Club back in action.
		KYFBAK-2902	Ohio's Jill Kilger says the Eastern Kentucky University Farm Bureu reaches out to all students.
		KYFBAK-2903	Lee Ann Jones says being a student led club is a real advantage for Morehead State University's Farm Bureau Club.
30	July 26-30	KYFBAK-3001	Education Committee Chair Mark Kinsley says KFB supports ag education and teachers.
		KYFBAK-3002	Natural Resources Committee Chair Larry Thomas says Kentucky farmers need tools to protect crops and the environment.
		KYFBAK-3003	Communications Director Todd Bright says KFB wants to recognize outstanding efforts in agriculture public relations.
31	August 2-6	KYFBAK-3101	KFB First Vice President Eddie Melton says modern chemistry is important for environmental stewardship and productivity.
		KYFBAK-3102	President Mark Haney says the 2022 KFB Board Tour will expand state leaders understanding of regional ag issues.
		KYFBAK-3103	Billy Toombs says Kentucky Farm Bureau awarded a record number of scholarships in 2022.
32	August 9-13	KYFBAK-3201	KFB First Vice President Eddie Melton says some crops suffered damage from early season drought.
		KYFBAK-3202	KFB Lead Class Member Melissa Hugget says the experience helped her see agriculture from a different perspective.
		KYFBAK-3203	KY FFA State Sentinel Leslie Monhollen enjoyed leadership training at the KFB state headquarters.
33	August 16-20	KYFBAK-3301	KFB Executive Vice President Drew Graham says its appropriate that a commodity breakfast opens the Kentucky State Fair.
		KYFBAK-3302	Freddy Farm Bureau will be at the entrance to Freedom Hall greeting visitors to the Kentucky State Fair.
		KYFBAK-3303	KFB's Scott Christmas invites everyone to attend the Gospel Showcase on Farm Bureau Day at the Kentucky State Fair.
34	August 23-27	KYFBAK-3401	KFB President Mark Haney believes Washington leadership will deliver a new farm bill next year.
		KYFBAK-3402	KFB Second Vice President Sharon Furches says Farm Bureau Day at the Kentucky State Fair is a homecoming.
		KYFBAK-3403	KFB's Todd Bright says the largest farm-city event in the Commonwealth takes place at the Kentucky State Fair.
35	August 30- Sep 3	KYFBAK-3501	KFB President Mark Haney says the 2022 Country Ham Breakfast and Chairty Auction was a tremendous success.
		KYFBAK-3502	KFB Generation Bridge Chairwoman Tammy White says the program is catching on in the state and nation.
		KYFBAK-3503	Mercer County's Zack Ison says innovations in Kentucky Agriculture often start in the KFB Emerging Ag Entereprises Committee.
36	Sep 6-10	KYFBAK-3601	Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack believes climate can be a catalyst to new revenue for farmers and ranchers.
		KYFBAK-3602	AFBF President Zippy Duvall says farmers and ranchers need  to be ready to advocate for their industry.
		KYFBAK-3603	KFB President Mark Haney says congress will write a new farm bill in very challenging times.
37	Sep 13-17	KYFBAK-3701	House Agriculture Ranking Member Glenn "GT" Thompson says Congress needs to listen before writing a new farm bill.
		KYFBAK-3702	NASDA CEO Ted McKinney says agriculture is the target of both regulatory and legislative issues in Washington.
		KYFBAK-3703	KFB Second Vice President Sharon Furches says labor is a top issue for Kentucky farmers.
38	Sep 20-24	KYFBAK-3801	KFB's Billy Toombs says the KFB Golf Classic helps fund scholarships for the state's youth.
		KYFBAK-3802	KFB's Renee Carrico says the 16th Annual Kentucky Beef Tour is headed to Michigan this year.
		KYFBAK-3803	Mercer County Farm Bureau President Megan DeHart says ag education should not stop at the classroom.
39	Sep 27- Oct 1	KYFBAK-3901	Purdue University's Dr. Jason Lusk says they're tracking consumer interest of sustainability in food production.
		KYFBAK-3902	University of Kentucky's Dr. Chad Lee says the 2022 corn harvest is defined by variability.
		KYFBAK-3903	Mike Steenhoek with the Soy Transportation Coalition says rail service delays still plague the industry.
40	Oct 4-8	KYFBAK-4001	KFB President Mark Haney says the Commonwealth needs training for skilled jobs to support farmers and rural residents.
		KYFBAK-4002	Arlan Suderman with Stone X says the USDA's recent stocks report has changed the outlook for corn and soybean prices.
		KYFBAK-4003	Dan Basse, President of Ag Resource Company says the global playing field is shifting for both the U.S. and China.
41	Oct 11-15	KYFBAK-4101	KFB First Vice President Eddie Melton says a lack of skilled labor is a statewide issue.
		KYFBAK-4102	AFBF President Zippy Duvall says a lot of new faces will be writing a new farm bill next year.
		KYFBAK-4103	KFB First Vice President Eddie Melton says weather has had a big impact on crop yields this year.
42	Oct 18-22	KYFBAK-4201	WKDZ Radio's Alan Watts is the 2022 KFB Communications Award Winner.
		KYFBAK-4202	Allen County's Sara Jones has been selected KFB's 2022 Farm Woman of the Year.
		KYFBAK-4203	Author Bobbie Smith Bryant is the 2022 KFB Public Relations Award Winner.
43	Oct 25-29	KYFBAK-4301	American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall says there are many challenging issues for agriculture in 2023.
		KYFBAK-4302	KFB Executive Vice President Drew Graham says the LEAD program is key to leadership development.
		KYFBAK-4303	KFB Second Vice President Sharon Furches says rural Kentucky needs to go to the polls on election day.
44	Nov 1-5	KYFBAK-4401	Marshall Coyle says November brings the North American International Livestock Exposition back to Louisville.
		KYFBAK-4402	Arch Sebastian with Mountain Cattlemen's Association says eastern Kentucky flooding was devastating.
		KYFBAK-4403	Michael Halligan with God's Food Pantry says flooding has skyrocketed the need for food donations.
45	Nov 8-12	KYFBAK-4501	KFB First Vice President Eddie Melton previews top resolutions before state delegates this year.
		KYFBAK-4502	KFB Executive Vice President Drew Graham says the state achieved its membership goals in 2022.
		KYFBAK-4503	Hardin County's Mark and Leslie Thomas were selected as the state's Outstanding Farm Family for 2022.
46	Nov 15-19	KYFBAK-4601	Gary Huddelston says annual Farm City Luncheon at the North American had a positive story to share before Thanksgiving.
		KYFBAK-4602	KFB Second Vice President Sharon Furches says the Executive Committee Tour spans 14 counties this year.
		KYFBAK-4603	Robyn Renner with the Christian Appalachian Project says families are still suffering following the floods.
47	Nov 22-26	KYFBAK-4701	President Zippy Duvall says food security is a top priority for AFBF.
		KYFBAK-4702	KFB President Mark Haney says they're ready for the group's annual meeting.
		KYFBAK-4703	Health screening helped Madison County earn a district safety award.  Rose Ann House says health and safety go together.
48	Nov 29-Dec 3	KYFBAK-4801	KFB President Mark Haney highlights this weeks KFB annual meeting at the Galt House in Louisville.
		KYFBAK-4802	KFB First Vice President Eddie Melton says delegates will have a large number of resolutions to consider this week.
		KYFBAK-4803	AFBF President Zippy Duvall says states are working to forward policy to the national delegate meeting in January.
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