Kentucky Farm Bureau Across Kentucky

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Week	Date	Event #	Description
2021
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.
40	Oct 4-8	KYFBAK-4001	KFB's Matt Hilton says a new Groundwork documentary highlights one farmers conservation efforts.
		KYFBAK-4002	UK's Johnathan Furnish says the College of Agriculture is a tremendous benefit for the Commonwealth.
		KYFBAK-4003	Jamie Guffey with the Kentucky Poultry Federation says the industry adds diversity to Kentucky farms.
41	Oct 11-15	KYFBAK-4101	KFB President Mark Haney says developing climate policy is important for Kentucky farmers.
		KYFBAK-4102	KFB First Vice President Eddie Melton expects solar panel debate to be a part of this year's resolution process.
		KYFBAK-4103	KFB's Joe Cain says this year's beef tour gave producers a chance to look at Florida beef production.
42	Oct 18-22	KYFBAK-4201	KFB Second Vice President Sharon Furches says a Delta hurricane impacted the state's crop harvest.
		KYFBAK-4202	KFB's Tim Thornberry says the October KFB News features scholarship winners.
		KYFBAK-4203	Current Kentucky Farm Bureau Farmer of the Year Steve Kelley says protecting the soil is his top priority
43	Oct 25-29	KYFBAK-4301	NASDA CEO Ted McKinney says the group is credible because it is rooted in agriculture.
		KYFBAK-4302	AFBF President Zippy Duvall says farmers want voluntary climate smart programs.
		KYFBAK-4303	Christian County's Wesley Parker is the 2021 KFB Farmer of the Year.
44	Nov 1-5	KYFBAK-4401	Executive Vice President Drew Graham says KFB is a voice for  agriculture and rural issues.
		KYFBAK-4402	Kentucky Venues President David Beck says the 48th North American International Livestock Expo is back in Louisville.
		KYFBAK-4403	Adair County's Jonathan and Jessica Gaskins are KFB's 2021 Outstanding Young Farm Family.
45	Nov 8-12	KYFBAK-4501	KFB First Vice President Eddie Melton says there are plenty of resolutions for delegates to consider at next month's annual meeting.
		KYFBAK-4502	The Louisville Farm-City Luncheon and the Wing Tip Rodeo are back on the sidelines of the North American International Livestock Expo.
		KYFBAK-4503	Mark Stone with the Times Argus in Muhlenberg County is the KFB Communications Award winner this year.
46	Nov 15-19	KYFBAK-4601	KFB's Tim Thornberry highlights the latest edition of KFB News.
		KYFBAK-4602	Jessamine County's Cathy Weaver is the KFB Public Relations award winner for 2021.
		KYFBAK-4603	Burbon County is one of five County Activities of Excellence award winners for 2021.
47	Nov 22-26	KYFBAK-4701	KFB President Mark Haney has much to be thankful for this year.
		KYFBAK-4702	KFB Second Vice President Sharon Furches says the Executive Committee's anual tour is about listening and networking.
		KYFBAK-4703	Daviess County Farm Bureau's "You Matter" campaign concentrated on physical and mental health in the region.
48	Nov 29-Dec 3	KYFBAK-4801	KFB President Mark Haney says they're ready for the annual meeting.
		KYFBAK-4802	Paul Sizemore says Owsley County will receive an Excellence in Activities Award for their efforts to help the hungry.
		KYFBAK-4803	Clark County's Donovan and Terra Pigg received top honors in the state Excellence in Agriculture awards program.
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