Kentucky Farm Bureau Across Kentucky
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Across Kentucky
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| 1 | Jan 4-8 | KYFBAK-0101 | Harlan County's Nathan Boggs discusses forestry education and their County Award for Excellence. |
| KYFBAK-0102 | Daviess County's Joan Hayden says COVID and tomato plants helped teach kids about food production. | ||
| KYFBAK-0103 | Greenup County's Carrie Davis says the bee's role in food production teaches the balance of nature. | ||
| 2 | Jan 11-15 | KYFBAK-0201 | KY Ag Commissioner Ryan Quarles acknowledges agriculture's role in surviving the challenges of 2020. |
| KYFBAK-0202 | Kentucky U.S. 6th District Representative Andy Barr received a Friend of Farm Bureau Award from KFB. | ||
| KYFBAK-0203 | Kentucky U.S. 2nd District Representative Brett Guthrie received a Friend of Farm Bureau Award from KFB. | ||
| 3 | Jan 18-22 | KYFBAK-0301 | AFBF President Zippy Duvall says they're building relationships with new leaders in Washington. |
| KYFBAK-0302 | KFB First Vice President Eddie Melton says Farm Bureau policy has grassroots support. | ||
| KYFBAK-0303 | KFB Second Vice President Sharon Furches says Generation Bridge will develop new advocates for agriculture. | ||
| 4 | Jan 25-29 | KYFBAK-0401 | KFB President Mark Haney says they support strong fiscal policy and good voting rules for the state. |
| KYFBAK-0402 | Shelbyville Senator Paul Hornback favors moving the Governor's Office of Ag Policy to the KDA. | ||
| KYFBAK-0403 | Mayfield Representative Richard Heath says Senate Bill 3 has bicameral support in Frankfort. | ||
| 5 | Feb 1-5 | KYFBAK-0501 | Larue County's Caleb and LeeAnne Ragland awarded nationally by the American Farm Bureau. |
| KYFBAK-0502 | Daviess County's Brandon Gilles was a national finalist in the AFBF Discussion Meet. | ||
| KYFBAK-0503 | Wayne County's Ann Margaret Hughes was third nationally in the AFBF Excellence in Ag Awards Program. | ||
| 6 | Feb 8-12 | KYFBAK-0601 | KFB President Mark Haney says county presidents are the heartbeat of the organization. |
| KYFBAK-0602 | KFB Special Projects Director Billy Toombs says applications are being received for 2021 scholarships. | ||
| KYFBAK-0603 | KFB Women's Committee Chair Mary Jayne Cannon says there's much to celebrate during Food Check-Out Week. | ||
| 7 | Feb 15-19 | KYFBAK-0701 | KFB First Vice President Eddie Melton says more consumers are buying food direct from the farm. |
| KYFBAK-0702 | KFB Executive Vice President Drew Graham says a Production Agriculture Coalition will focus on ag's need for technology. | ||
| KYFBAK-0703 | KFB Young Farmer Advisory Committee Chair Heather Graham says ag's next generation has a big responsibility. | ||
| 8 | Feb 22-26 | KYFBAK-0801 | KFB President Mark Haney has been appointed to a USDA Agriculture Trade Advisory Council for fruits and vegetables. |
| KYFBAK-0802 | KFB Second Vice President Sharon Furches says the Generation Bridge leadership committee is framing the new program. | ||
| KYFBAK-0803 | Daviess County Farm Bureau President Joan Hayden says their safety campaign made a difference in their community. | ||
| 9 | March 1-5 | KYFBAK-0901 | Jefferson County's Bob Williams discusses their partnership to protect Seneca students from COVID-19. |
| KYFBAK-0902 | Larue County's Phyllis Gentry says an essay contest helped raise awareness of mental health and rural suicide. | ||
| KYFBAK-0903 | Wolfe County's Heather Graham says extension and Farm Bureau partnered to produce safety videos to help their community. | ||
| 10 | March 8-12 | KYFBAK-1001 | Ag Commissioner Ryan Quarles says the state Ag Tag program supports Kentucky agriculture's future. |
| KYFBAK-1002 | KFB Commodity Division Director Joe Cain says the Kentucky Beef Expo helps improve the beef industry with better genetics. | ||
| KYFBAK-1003 | KFB Director of Young Farmer Programs Jackson Tolle says marketing is an essential skill for today's farmers. | ||
| 11 | March 15-19 | KYFBAK-1101 | KFB President Mark Haney says members need to "Be Bold" on challenging issues. |
| KYFBAK-1102 | KFB Member Sherry Newman says giving back to senior adults brings blessings all around. | ||
| KYFBAK-1103 | Hopkins County Farm Bureau President Shirley Peyton sees the responsibility of leadership at the local level. | ||
| 12 | March 22-26 | KYFBAK-1201 | KFB Second Vice President Sharon Furches says women's role in agriculture is growing. |
| KYFBAK-1202 | KFB Women's Committee Chair Mary Jayne Cannon says ag literacy is important to Farm Bureau. | ||
| KYFBAK-1203 | Simpson County Farm Bureau President Laney Snider says the farm voice needs to be heard all across the state. | ||
| 13 | March 29-April 2 | KYFBAK-1301 | KFB First Vice President Eddie Melton says the financial stakes are higher in 2021. |
| KYFBAK-1302 | KFB Commodity Specialist Fran McCall says consumers have a lot of opportunities to shop a Certified Farm Market. | ||
| KYFBAK-1303 | Leslie County Farm Bureau President Michelle Wilson says rural broadband is a priority for students statewide. | ||
| 14 | April 5-9 | KYFBAK-1401 | KFB President Mark Haney says the Kentucky General Assembly made great strides on improving rural broadband coverage. |
| KYFBAK-1402 | KFB Executive Vice President Drew Graham says the Kentucky Department of Agriculture is now home to the Governor's Office of Ag Policy. | ||
| KYFBAK-1403 | KFB Director of Public Affairs, Jeff Harper says the 2021 Session of the General Assembly was good for Kentucky agriculture. | ||
| 15 | April 12-16 | KYFBAK-1501 | Generation Bridge Leadership Committee Chairwoman Amanda Gajdzik says this is a dynamic new program for KFB. |
| KYFBAK-1502 | KFB Commodity Division Director Joe Cain says Black Vultures are costing thousands of dollars in losses. | ||
| KYFBAK-1503 | Generation Bridge Leadership Committee Secretary Sarah Beth Guffey says the new program will bring new opportunities. | ||
| 16 | April 19-23 | KYFBAK-1601 | Nutrien Ag Climatologist Eric Snodgrass says Kentucky should see more normal growing weather this year. |
| KYFBAK-1602 | KFB First Vice President Eddie Melton says every day is Earth Day for Kentucky farmers. | ||
| KYFBAK-1603 | KFB Second Vice President Sharon Furches says county leaders are essential to the success of the organization. | ||
| 17 | April 26-30 | KYFBAK-1701 | Generation Bridge Vice-Chair Tammy White says there is a new program for middle aged Farm Bureau members. |
| KYFBAK-1702 | Breathitt County's Erik Holbrook is encouraged to be a member of KFB's 2021 LEAD Class. | ||
| KYFBAK-1703 | Hart County Farm Bureau President Hope Reynolds knows the collective strength of the Farm Bureau voice. | ||
| 18 | May 3-7 | KYFBAK-1801 | AFBF's Director of Congressional Relations Andrew Wamsley says the climate policy debate is center stage in Washington. |
| KYFBAK-1802 | KFB Insurance CEO John Sparrow says the Clays for a Cause event is helpinig battle food insecurity in the state. | ||
| KYFBAK-1803 | KFB President Mark Haney says farmers and ranchers are concerned about proposed changes in estate taxes. | ||
| 19 | May 10-14 | KYFBAK-1901 | KFB First Vice President Eddie Melton says farmers need to openly discuss their position on climate policy. |
| KYFBAK-1902 | Kentucky's Ann Margaret Hughes experienced first hand the cruel reality of the death tax. | ||
| KYFBAK-1903 | Perry County Farm Bureau President Mary Jones says Farm Bureau is strong because counties work together. | ||
| 20 | May 17-21 | KYFBAK-2001 | KFB President Mark Haney encourages Kentuckians to get vaccinated for COVID-19. |
| KYFBAK-2002 | Woodford County Farm Bureau President Rebecca Shryock says proposed tax law changes threaten rural America. | ||
| KYFBAK-2003 | AFBF's Sam Kieffer says proposed corporate and estate taxes may force further consolidation of family farms. | ||
| 21 | May 24-28 | KYFBAK-2101 | KFB 2nd Vice President Sharon Furches says county leaders hold the future of the organization |
| KYFBAK-2102 | Kentucky Senate President Pro Tempore David Givens supports the Kentucky Selling Farmers Tax Credit. | ||
| KYFBAK-2103 | KOAP Executive Director Brian Lacefield sees tremendous opportunity for Kentucky agriculture. | ||
| 22 | May 31- June 4 | KYFBAK-2201 | Tracy True with the Dairy Alliance says everyone needs milk in their diet. |
| KYFBAK-2202 | KFB's Scott Christmas invites teachers to attend KFB's Teacher Workshops. | ||
| KYFBAK-2203 | Todd Van Hoose with the Farm Credit Council says better commodity prices have improved farmer sentiment. | ||
| 23 | June 7-11 | KYFBAK-2301 | KFB President Mark Haney says Southern Region Farm Bureau leaders recently met to discuss key policy issues. |
| KYFBAK-2302 | Kentucky FFA Executive Director Sheldon McKinney says members are ready for a hybrid convention in Lexington. | ||
| KYFBAK-2303 | Kentucky 4-H Executive Director Melissa Miller says the State Teen Conference is coming to the UK campus in Lexington. | ||
| 24 | June 14-18 | KYFBAK-2401 | KFB First Vice President Eddie Melton says technology enables farmers to protect the environment and produce more. |
| KYFBAK-2402 | KFB President Mark Haney says American Rescue Plan funds will help the Commonwealth grow after the COVID pandemic. | ||
| KYFBAK-2403 | KFB Director of Young Farmer Programs, Jackson Tolle says IFAL is a great opportunity for rural ag youth. | ||
| 25 | June 21-25 | KYFBAK-2501 | KFB President Mark Haney says federal tax proposals threaten the future of family farms. |
| KYFBAK-2502 | KFB Public Affairs Director Jeff Harper says the policy development process is underway in the Commonwealth. | ||
| KYFBAK-2503 | KFB Second Vice President Sharon Furches says farmers need support not mandates on climate policy. | ||
| 26 | June 28- July 2 | KYFBAK-2601 | KFB Livestock and Environmental Field Specialist Renee Carrico says beef producers face disparity in prices received for their animals. |
| KYFBAK-2602 | American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall says AFBF is leading the agriculture policy climate debate. | ||
| KYFBAK-2603 | KFB Executive Vice President Drew Graham says the state budget remains a top priority for rural Kentuckians. | ||
| 27 | July 5-9 | KYFBAK-2701 | KFB President Mark Haney says soldiers and farmers have a lot in common. |
| KYFBAK-2702 | KFB First Vice President Eddie Melton says policy development dialogue has begun. | ||
| KYFBAK-2703 | KFB Generation Bridge Leader Tammy White invites members to register for the program's first meeting in August. | ||
| 28 | July 12-16 | KYFBAK-2801 | KFB's Scott Christmas says gospel music will be on stage at Farm Bureau Day at the Kentucky State Fair. |
| KYFBAK-2802 | KFB Women's Chair Mary Jayne Cannon comments on a Leadership Summit in Covington for Women and Young Farmers. | ||
| KYFBAK-2803 | KFB Young Farmers Chair Heather Graham says the KFB Leadership Summit for women and Young Farmers is a great opportunity. | ||
| 29 | July 19-23 | KYFBAK-2901 | KFB President Mark Haney says the 2021 Farm Bureau Ham Breakfast is back on the schedule at the state fair. |
| KYFBAK-2902 | Kentucky Ag Commissioner Ryan Quarles says the 5th annual LAND Forums will benefit farms and manufacturing. | ||
| KYFBAK-2903 | Clark County's Terra Pigg says the KFB LEAD Program has helped prepare her for service in her community. | ||
| 30 | July 26-30 | KYFBAK-3001 | KFB Second Vice President Sharon Furches says Vision 100 is empowering members. |
| KYFBAK-3002 | Mary Lyons with KFB Insurance says Louisville's Repair Affair is a special event. | ||
| KYFBAK-3003 | Hardin County FB Women's Chair Stephanie Mackey says teaching kids about agriculture is an important responsibility. | ||
| 31 | August 2-6 | KYFBAK-3101 | KFB Executive Vice President Drew Graham says the state Livestock Coalition has a tasty promotion for consumers. |
| KYFBAK-3102 | KFB's Matthew Ingram says Kentucky has some outstanding young ag leaders. | ||
| KYFBAK-3103 | KFB News Magazine Editor Tim Thornberry says the August issue will add a digital element. | ||
| 32 | August 9-13 | KYFBAK-3201 | KFB Second Vice President Sharon Furches says Vision 100 is identifying growth opportunities for Kentucky agriculture. |
| KYFBAK-3202 | Kentucky Venues President and CEO David Beck says the Kentucky State Fair is on schedule for 2021. | ||
| KYFBAK-3203 | Iowa Farm Bureau President Craig Hill is closely monitoring an EPA rewrite of Clean Water Act regulations. | ||
| 33 | August 16-20 | KYFBAK-3301 | KFB First Vice President Eddie Melton says Farm Bureau policy starts at the local level. |
| KYFBAK-3302 | KFB Generation Bridge Leader Amanda Gajdzik says program outreach is coming to the local level. | ||
| KYFBAK-3303 | Freddy Farm Bureau has welcomed guests to the Kentucky State Fair for over 70 years and will be there again this year. | ||
| 34 | August 23-27 | KYFBAK-3401 | KFB President Mark Haney looks forward to KFB Country Ham Breakfast and Charity Auction. |
| KYFBAK-3402 | Kentucky State Fair Board member Marshall Coyle says the Kentucky State Fair has two primary themes. | ||
| KYFBAK-3403 | KFB's Brian Regenauer says the Pride of the Counties is a showcase of the best of the Commonwealth at the state fair. | ||
| 35 | August 30- Sep 3 | KYFBAK-3501 | KFB President Mark Haney says proposals to change federal taxes are a threat to farms and businesses in the state. |
| KYFBAK-3502 | KFB Discussion Meet Finalist Ben Prevette says winning the contest will take problem solving skills. | ||
| KYFBAK-3503 | KFB Discussion Meet Finalist Caleb Smithson says farmers pursue both sustainability and increased production. | ||
| 36 | Sep 6-10 | KYFBAK-3601 | Adair County's Jonathan Gaskins' farm is a state finalist for KFB's Outstanding Young Farm Family. |
| KYFBAK-3602 | Hardin County's Mark Thomas's farm is a state finalist for KFB's Outstanding Young Farm Family. | ||
| KYFBAK-3603 | Taylor County's Molly Sullivan is a state finalist in the KFB Discussion Meet. | ||
| 37 | Sep 13-17 | KYFBAK-3701 | KFB's Tim Thornberry previews the September edition of the KFB News Magazine. |
| KYFBAK-3702 | Daniel Wright's family is a finalist for the KFB Outstanding Young Farm Family Award. | ||
| KYFBAK-3703 | Larue County's Chris Thomas is a state finalist in the KFB Discussion Meet. | ||
| 38 | Sep 20-24 | KYFBAK-3801 | Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance Independent Agents Association President Roger Fannin says agents care about their community. |
| KYFBAK-3802 | KFB Commodity Specialist Fran McCall says Fall is a great time to visit a Kentucky Certified Farm Market. | ||
| KYFBAK-3803 | KFB's Billy Toombs says the annual Golf Classic will again raise funds to support Kentucky youth scholarships. | ||
| 39 | Sep 27- Oct 1 | KYFBAK-3901 | KFB First Vice President Eddie Melton says Kentucky should have good corn and soybean production this year. |
| KYFBAK-3902 | KFB Second Vice President Sharon Furches says the Generation Bridge Program is off to an excellent start. | ||
| KYFBAK-3903 | KFB Executive Vice President Drew Graham says the organization thrives at the grassroots level. | ||
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