Kentucky Farm Bureau Across Kentucky

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Week	Date	Event #	Description
2023
1	Jan 2-6	KYFBAK-0101	AFBF President Zippy Duvall says agriculture needs immigration reform and an adequate workforce.
		KYFBAK-0102	Kentucky Ag Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles says environmental stewardship will be a part of debate on a new farm bill.
		KYFBAK-0103	KFB Generation Bridge Chairperson Sara Beth Guffey says the new program is exceeding its original goals.
2	Jan 9-13	KYFBAK-0201	KFB President Mark Haney says a large group of Kentuckians are in Puerto Rico for the AFBF 104th Annual Meeting.
		KYFBAK-0202	AFBF President Zippy Duvall says the EPA's new Waters of the U.S. definition only "muddied the water" for farmers.
		KYFBAK-0203	KFB First Vice President Eddie Melton says farm diversity means compromise for AFBF national policy.
3	Jan 16-20	KYFBAK-0301	KFB President Mark Haney says AFBF started work on farm bill priorities months ago.
		KYFBAK-0302	KFB First Vice President Eddie Melton says nutrition programs need to stay in the farm bill.
		KYFBAK-0303	KFB Second Vice President Sharon Furches says leaders are younger and more diverse.
4	Jan 23-27	KYFBAK-0401	USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack says Mexico's proposed ban on U.S. GMO corn will hurt Mexican consumers.
		KYFBAK-0402	AFBF's Dave Salmonsen says Canadian dairy policy is violating the USMCA Trade Agreement.
		KYFBAK-0403	AFBF's Andrew Wamsley believes congressional leaders are ready to get to work on a new farm bill.
5	Jan 30- Feb 3	KYFBAK-0501	Christian County Farm Bureau received an Award For Excellence from Kentucky Farm Bureau.
		KYFBAK-0502	Clark County Farm Bureau received an Award For Excellence from Kentucky Farm Bureau.
		KYFBAK-0503	Marion County Farm Bureau received an Award For Excellence from Kentucky Farm Bureau.
6	Feb 6- 10	KYFBAK-0601	Barren County's Matthew Estes was a winner in KFB's Outstanding Youth Contest.
		KYFBAK-0602	Logan County's Jenna Coles was a winner in KFB's Outstanding Youth Contest.
		KYFBAK-0603	Hopkins County Central Vo-Ag teacher Ben Prevett was KFB's Discussion Meet winner representing the state in Puerto Rico at the AFBF Convention.
7	Feb 13-17	KYFBAK-0701	Mercer County Farm Bureau received a County Award For Excellence from Kentucky Farm Bureau.
		KYFBAK-0702	Daviess County's Gary Cecil received the Farmer of the Year Award from Kentucky Farm Bureau.
		KYFBAK-0703	KFB President Mark Haney says county farm bureau presidents are critical to KFB success.
8	Feb 20-24	KYFBAK-0801	KFB Second Vice President Sharon Furches says the new EPA WOTUS rules are another example of government overreach.
		KYFBAK-0802	Harlan County received a County Award for Excellence for their work in 2022.
		KYFBAK-0803	Daviess County's Katie Cecil is the Generation Bridge Advocate of the year for 2022.
9	Feb 27 - Mar 3	KYFBAK-0901	Wolfe County Farm Bureau recieved a County Award for Excellence in 2022.
		KYFBAK-0902	Union County's Tammy White is a new member of the KFB State Board of Directors.
		KYFBAK-0903	KFB First Vice President Eddie Melton says the price for raising crops continues to move higher.
10	March 6-10	KYFBAK-1001	KFB President Mark Haney has concerns about the Biden Administrations new WOTUS definition.
		KYFBAK-1002	KFB Executive Vice President Drew Graham says the Kentucky Beef Expo brings opportunity for the state's cattlemen.
		KYFBAK-1003	Casey County Farm Bureau received an award for excellence for their support for the county's farm families.
11	March 13-17	KYFBAK-1101	Kentucky Corn Grower Richard Preston says National Corn Grower Association policy is important for the state's farmers.
		KYFBAK-1102	KFB Second Vice-President Sharon Furches says the Biden WOTUS rule won't change Kentucky farmer's resolve to protect soil.
		KYFBAK-1103	KFB First Vice President Eddie Melton says Congress has every reason to raise the baseline for farm programs.
12	March 20-24	KYFBAK-1201	KFB Executive Vice President Drew Graham says every day is Natural Agriculture Day on the farm.
		KYFBAK-1202	KFB First Vice President Eddie Melton says it is imperative that a new farm bill maintains crop insurance.
		KYFBAK-1203	KFB Second Vice President Sharon Furches says says National Agriculture Day is a celebration for everyone.
13	Mar 27-31	KYFBAK-1301	Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says farmers are facing similar battles as decades before.
		KYFBAK-1302	Senate Agriculture Committee Economist John Newton says the current farm bill doesn't reflect today's economics.
		KYFBAK-1303	House Agriculture Ranking Member David Scott opposes additional work requirements  for SNAP recipients.
14	April 3-7	KYFBAK-1401	KFB President Mark Haney sees a surge of enthusiasm from new ag leadership.
		KYFBAK-1402	KFB First Vice President Eddie Melton shares a  "share the road" message for a safe Spring planting season.
		KYFBAK-1403	Executive Vice President Drew Graham touts KFB success in the latest round of the General Assembly.
15	April 10-14	KYFBAK-1501	KFB President Mark Haney says students now have new career options with KEES funds.
		KYFBAK-1502	Indiana U.S. Senator Mike Braun says the nation's budget presents real challenges for future farm programs.
		KYFBAK-1503	Geoff Cooper with the Renewable Fuels Association says gasoline will cost more unless the White House approves summer sales of E-15.
16	April 17-21	KYFBAK-1601	Kansas 1st District Congressman Tracey Mann says the 2023 Farm Bill needs crop insurance and permanant disaster assistance.
		KYFBAK-1602	KFB First Vice President Eddie Melton says farmers will participate in incentive based revenue programs for sustainable production practices.
		KYFBAK-1603	KFB Second Vice President Sharon Furches says farm bureau needs voices to speak on behalf of rural Kentucky and farming.
17	April 24-28	KYFBAK-1701	Senate Ag Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow says there are already work requirements tied to SNAP program benefits.
		KYFBAK-1702	Maryland Representative Steny Hoyer says the U.S. cannot afford to default on its debt obligations to creditors.
		KYFBAK-1703	Senate Appropriations Ag sub-committee Ranking Member John Hoeven says legislators will have prioritize spending in a new farm bill.
18	May 1-5	KYFBAK-1801	Larue County's Caleb Ragland testified recently before a Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on the new farm bill.
		KYFBAK-1802	KFB President Mark Haney says a new farm bill is critical to the success of rural Kentucky.
		KYFBAK-1803	KFB Second Vice President Eddie Melton says crop insurance is important to farmers young and old.
19	May 8-12	KYFBAK-1901	KFB President Mark Haney says rural Kentucky benefits from more than farm programs in a farm bill.
		KYFBAK-1902	KFB Executive Vice President Drew Graham says farm bureau is always at work on policy development.
		KYFBAK-1903	KFB Second Vice President Sharon Furches says there lots to gain by visiting a KFB Certified Roadside Market.
20	May 15-19	KYFBAK-2001	Arlan Suderman with StoneX says there are dire consequences for the nation if spending isn't brought under control.
		KYFBAK-2002	United Soybean Board Chairwoman Meagan Kaiser says demand for next generation bio-fuels is growing.
		KYFBAK-2003	KFB President Mark Haney says a new farm bill is critically important for Kentucky and its farmers.
21	May 21-25	KYFBAK-2101	KFB First Vice President Eddie Melton says foreign land ownership is a growing concern for farmers and Washington.
		KYFBAK-2102	KFB President Mark Haney says graduating seniors have more education options thanks to the state General Assembly.
		KYFBAK-2103	NCBA President Todd Wilkinson doesn't accept critique from activists groups over environmental stewardship.
22	May 29- June 2	KYFBAK-2201	NCBA Chief Counsel Mary Thomas Hart says SCOTUS ruling in the sacket case is a victory for farmers and property owners.
		KYFBAK-2202	Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles says he has a job to complete at the Department of Agriculture.
		KYFBAK-2203	KFB's Todd Bright says there are lots of benefits to shopping at a KFB Certified Farm Market.
23	June 5-9	KYFBAK-2301	KFB Presidnet Mark Haney praises groundbreaking on a new Forage Animal Production Lab at UK.
		KYFBAK-2302	KFB First Vice President Eddie Melton says Kentucky Water Laws are a model for the nation.
		KYFBAK-2303	KFB Executive Vice President Drew Graham is pleased with the SCOTUS ruling on the EPA's Waters of the US rule.
24	June 12-16	KYFBAK-2401	KFB President Mark Haney says federal farm programs should maintain voluntary conservation participation.
		KYFBAK-2402	KFB Second Vice President Sharon Furches says county farm bureau secretaries are a wealth of information.
		KYFBAK-2403	KFB Executive Vice President Drew Graham says voters should listen close for key issues in the state governor's race.
25	June 19-23	KYFBAK-2501	KFB President Mark Haney says ag leaders may be left with difficult choices between spending and programs with a new farm bill.
		KYFBAK-2502	KFB First Vice President Eddie Melton says Kentucky has a water quality plan that Washington can't beat.
		KYFBAK-2503	KFB Executive Vice President Drew Graham says Kentucky graduates have more career options to choose from with KEES Funds.
26	June 26-30	KYFBAK-2601	AFBF President Zippy Duvall says they have worked with legislators to set priorities for a new farm bill.
		KYFBAK-2602	House Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson says a new farm bill should provide a safety net for all farmers.
		KYFBAK-2603	Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member John Boozman believes legislators can provide a bipartisan farm bill.
27	July 3-7	KYFBAK-2701	KFB President Mark Haney is grateful for the sacrifices that secured freedom for the nation.
		KYFBAK-2702	KFB Executive Vice President Drew Graham first learned the lessons of freedom from his father's service to the nation.
		KYFBAK-2703	KFB policy specialist Erica King says many aspects of the nation's farm bill are important to the Commonwealth.
28	July 10-14	KYFBAK-2801	U.S. Senators Mitch McConnell and John Boozman comment on spending for the 2023 Farm Bill.
		KYFBAK-2802	NRECA CEO Jim Matheson says political pressure on fossil fuels is threatening the base load capacity of the nation.
		KYFBAK-2803	Nutrien Climatologist Eric Snodgrass believes the summer weather pattern may remain unstable this year.
29	July 17-21	KYFBAK-2901	KFB President Mark Haney says 2023 weather has been challenging for property owners and KFB Insurance.
		KYFBAK-2902	KFB Young Farmers Chair Eli Mann says they're building the next generation of Kentucky Ag Leaders.
		KYFBAK-2903	KFB Second Vice President Sharon Furches says Certified Farm Markets are a great source for delicious ag products.
30	July 24-28	KYFBAK-3001	KFB Second Vice President Sharon Furches says consumers have an appetite for locally grown food.
		KYFBAK-3002	KFB Generation Bridge Chair Sara Beth Guffey says the program is empowering new leaders for agriculture and rural Kentucky.
		KYFBAK-3003	AgResource Company President Dan Basse says Congress should improve price support levels in a new farm bill.
31	July 31-Aug 4	KYFBAK-3101	United Soybean Board CEO Polly Ruhland says checkoff programs offer excellent return on investment for farmers.
		KYFBAK-3102	KFB President Mark Haney says Washington cannot fail in delivering a new farm bill this year.
		KYFBAK-3103	KFB First Vice President Eddie Melton says the pending election will bring new leadership to the state's department of agriculture.
32	August 7-11	KYFBAK-3201	House Ag Chair Glen Thompson says his committee is on task to write a new farm bill.
		KYFBAK-3202	KFB President Mark Haney says leadership development is priority one for Kentucky Farm Bureau.
		KYFBAK-3203	KFB First Vice President Eddie Melton salues Ryan Quarles for his service to the state as Agriculture Commissioner.
33	August 14-18	KYFBAK-3301	Jennifer Coleman with Aimpoint Research says consumers want even more information about their food.
		KYFBAK-3302	KFB Second Vice President Sharon Burton says it's important to empower the next generation of ag leaders.
		KYFBAK-3303	Generation Bridge Chair Sara Beth Guffey says some things about farming are hard to communicate to legislators.
34	August 21-24	KYFBAK-3401	KFB President Mark Haney says the Farm Bureau Country Ham Breakfast is the place to be at the state fair.
		KYFBAK-3402	KFB First Vice President Eddie Melton says farmers are anxiously awaiting the beginning of the harvest season.
		KYFBAK-3403	Ducks Unlimited CEO Adam Putnam says it will take a broad coalition of supporters to see a new farm bill approved.
35	August 28-Sep 1	KYFBAK-3501	KFB President Mark Haney reports the 59th Kentucky Farm Bureau Ham Auction brought $10 million dollars for charities in the Commonwealth.
		KYFBAK-3502	Corn farmer Meagan Dwyer says the EPA's Amended Waters of the US ruling didn't bring changes that land owners needed to know.
		KYFBAK-3503	Done Torte with Farm Progress Companies says technology is improving productivity and stewardship on today's farms.
36	Sep 4-8	KYFBAK-3601	AFBF President Zippy Duvall says Washington faces an immediate deadline to approve a new farm and food bill.
		KYFBAK-3602	The EPA amended its Waters of the US Rule without public comment. AFBF President Zippy Duvall said it was a missed opportunity.
		KYFBAK-3603	U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says the renewable fuel industry is important to farmers and rural communities.
37	Sep 11-15	KYFBAK-3701	A Shelby County farm was host to the Luke Bryan Farm Tour 2023. Amanda Gajdzek supports Bryan's celebration of agricutlure.
		KYFBAK-3702	The United States is falling behind in public agriculture research.  Bayer's Dr. Jackie Applegate says the collaboration of public and private research is critical.
		KYFBAK-3703	Arlan Suderman of Stone X believes late season weather could cut soybean potential and further tighten domestic soybean stocks this year.
38	Sep 18-22	KYFBAK-3801	KFB President Mark Haney says gridlock on Capitol Hill is clouding the future of farm policy.
		KYFBAK-3802	KFB First Vice President Eddie Melton says rural roads and bridges need an influx of funds for needed improvements.
		KYFBAK-3803	KFB Second Vice President Sharon Furches says the Generation Bridge Program is empowering a new wave of ag leaders.
39	Sep 25-29	KYFBAK-3901	KFB Young Farmers Chair Eli Mann says a new farm bill from Washington is critical for the states younger generation.
		KYFBAK-3902	KFB Young Farmers  Chair Eli Mann says they're recruiting future ag leaders from across the Commonwealth for service to agriculture.
		KYFBAK-3903	KFB Generation Bridge Chair Sara Beth Guffey says the state's agriculture voice is actually a chorus of commodities, communities and generations.
40	Oct 2-6	KYFBAK-4001	Mike Steenhoek with the Soy Transportation Coalitions says low water levels on the Mississippi River threaten U.S. Crop Exports.
		KYFBAK-4002	KFB President Mark Haney says cooperation is key successful leadership.
		KYFBAK-4003	KFB First Vice President Eddie Melton says the harvest season his here and farmers don't punch a clock.
41	Oct 9-13	KYFBAK-4101	KFB President Mark Haney says fall is a time to bring the family to the farm.
		KYFBAK-4102	KFB President Mark Haney says the Ag Commissioner's role and KDA are important to farm bureau.
		KYFBAK-4103	KFB's Kyle Kelly says solar farm leasing will always be under the eye of the General Assembly.
42	Oct 16-20	KYFBAK-4201	KFB's Kyle Kelly says a "rubber stamp" extension of the 2018 farm bill won't bring changes Kentucky farmers need.
		KYFBAK-4202	KFB First Vice President Eddie Melton says he will be concerned with a farm bill that's written next year.
		KYFBAK-4203	KFB First Vice President Eddie Melton says Congress has work to do on farm and food policy.
43	Oct 23-27	KYFBAK-4301	KFB President Mark Haney joins a long list of great leaders who have guided the association.
		KYFBAK-4302	KFB President Mark Haney has led the state for 15 years and served as a national leader.
		KYFBAK-4303	KFB President Mark Haney says he's learned a lot about leadership at the point of the association.
44	Oct 30 Nov 3	KYFBAK-4401	KFB President Mark Haney leaves a legacy of leadership for the association.  He says compromise is a key to success.
		KYFBAK-4402	KFB First Vice President Eddie Melton is holding out hope that Congress can deliver a farm bill.
		KYFBAK-4403	KFB Resolutions Chairman Eddie Melton says county leaders have been active in developing policy for the association.
45	Nov 6-10	KYFBAK-4501	KFB's Eddie Melton says the resolutions committee has considered nearly a thousand proposals from the state's farmers.
		KYFBAK-4502	KFB resolutions chairman Eddie Melton says state annexation laws may be before the delegate body.
		KYFBAK-4503	KFB resolutions chairman Eddie Melton says annexation laws are a growing concern for the state's farmers.
46	Nov 13-17	KYFBAK-4601	KFB First Vice President Eddie Melton says the group stands for individual property owner rights and the right to farm.
		KYFBAK-4602	KFB First Vice President Eddie Melton says this year's annual meeting could be the biggest and best ever.
		KYFBAK-4603	KFB's Kyle Kelly says farmers need a new farm bill from Washington, but that's not the only issue that needs attention.
47	Nov 20-24	KYFBAK-4701	AFBF President Zippy Duvall says Congress must approve a new farm bill early next year.
		KYFBAK-4702	AFBF President Zippy Duvall says an extension of the 2018 Farm Bill won't meet the needs of farmers or hungry Americans.
		KYFBAK-4703	AFBF President Zippy Duvall says food insecurity affects too many Americans.
48	Nov 27-Dec 1	KYFBAK-4801	2023 Farmer of the Year Jed Clark says with fewer farmers the KFB voice is more important than ever.
		KYFBAK-4802	Graves County's Jed Clark is the KFB Farmer of the year.  Moving ahead, Clark is concerned about tight margins.
		KYFBAK-4803	AFBF President Zippy Duvall says an extension of the farm bill isn't adequate for today's farms and ranches .
49	Dec 4-8	KYFBAK-4901	New KFB President Eddie Melton speaks the praise of Kentucky agriculture working together.
		KYFBAK-4902	KFB President Eddie Melton says farm bureau is active in every generation of its membership.
		KYFBAK-4903	Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell says a new farm bill is a top priority for Congress next year.
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