Kentucky Farm Bureau Across Kentucky
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| 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. | ||
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