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The The tornadoes that swept across he Kentucky Farm Bureau family has come to help together those in need. And the tragedy wasn’t limited to just a few spots – it stretched Those days of sorrow and outrage that followed, however, were also were however, that followed, and Those days of sorrow outrage We quickly put in place disaster assistance teams and claims - cen vis were employees office county and agents managers, agency Our overcome members our help to is commitment second our now, And - com and homes these when that ensure to is commitment third Our These trials have reminded us that we are often stronger than we When needed desperately Kentuckians Farm Kentucky Bureau last t throughout the state, impacting Liberty, West like communities mountain area, sparsely-populated metro Kentucky Northern rural areas, the and Salyersville East Bernstadt, and so on. It was our tornado worst out Kentucky Kentucky on March 2 left thousands of were Homes uprooted. our and stunned members destroyed or severely damaged.were Vehicles lost. Businesses were flattened or Communities rendered inop- were erable. Barns and milking parlors blew down. leveled. was Farmland impaired. break break since 1974. the It’s worst natural disaster to impact Farm Bureau members in the history of our organization. Kentuckians all make should that kindness and courage of acts by marked proud. I know responded. I’m Bureau Farm proud of how Kentucky claims process help to states other from colleagues summonsed We ters. as quickly as possible. We also authorized some process claims. agency managers to ible throughout the affected communities, providing help possible. in Our any first way commitment was to meet the those immediate who had needs to flee of their homes and leave their possessions behind. Farm Bureau representatives were on the front line, finding rental - vehi cles and lodging for the displaced. this put disaster, their lives back together and rebuild their community. but beginning, just is recovery of work The finished. is rescue of work The is moving forward. munities are rebuilt, they are even better and stronger than before the storm. know. They remind us of the power of hope remind us that we are all in tied and this and together life, that the despair of resiliency. And they others touches all of us. the call. to My heartfelt answer prepared and well there we were month, thanks to all within the family Bureau Farm who contributed to this effort.

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Kentucky table Markets National Ag Week egislative Drive In Legislative Drive Congressional T Congressional Beef Expo Mike Tobin named Director of KFB’s Commodity Division

he new Director of KFB’s The Commodity Division Commodity Division is serves as liaison to the various T Michael W. Tobin, a Harrison agriculture commodity groups County farmer with experience at and agencies plus works closely both the Governor’s Office of with KFB’s advisory commit- Agricultural Policy and the Kentucky tees that review policies and Department of Agriculture. KFB programs affecting the respec- Executive Vice President David S. tive farm commodities. Among Beck also announced the hiring of other responsibilities, the divi- Fran K. McCall as a commodity spe- sion monitors market activi- cialist MIKE TOBIN FRAN MCCALL ties, oversees organization efforts at the KFB Beef Expo, facilitates the Kentucky Country Ham Breakfast and coordinates NEW FARM annual educational tours for Kentucky beef producers and farm market opera- EQUIPMENT LOANS tors. Now A graduate of Eastern Kentucky as University, Tobin served Kentucky agri- low % as 3.49 APR* culture the past four years through his 24-MONTH TERM role as a project analyst with the Governor’s Office of Agriculture Policy. In that position he worked with County Ag Council members and others on project application, management and operation for counties in the eastern portion of the state. Those projects, of course, received approval from the Agricultural Development Board and financial assis- Saving you money is in our roots tance from the so-called “Phase One” tobacco settlement fund. Take advantage of your membership with dedicated service, special Prior to joining GOAP, Tobin worked rates, flexible terms and payment plans up to seven full years. Finance or eight years with the KDA, which included responsibilities with the office of the State refinance your farm equipment with a Farm Bureau Bank loan and save Veterinarian and Regulatory Services. today! Hurry, this limited-time offer expires April 30, 2012. Tobin resides in Harrison County with wife Lori and their two children, Haley For more information, or to apply, contact your local Farm and Cade. They have a small cow-calf, Bureau agent or: background and hay operation and enjoy riding and showing quarter horses. Ms. McCall comes to KFB after serving three years as a 4-H and youth development extension agent in McLean County, She is native of Oldham County and holds an Agriculture Degree from Existing Farm Bureau Bank equipment loans are excluded from this offer. Normal credit criteria does apply. Western Kentucky University and a * Rate disclosed as Annual Percentage Rate (APR) and based on exceptional credit. Some restrictions may apply based upon Master’s in Animal Science from UK. She the make and model of equipment offered as collateral. Up to 90% financing for new and 85% for used equipment. Loans subject to credit approval. Rates are accurate as of 03/02/2012. Rates and financing are limited to farm equipment model has served as a livestock judging coach at years 2002 or newer and are subject to change without notice. A down payment may be required for new or used equipment UK and has worked with the state Division purchases. Financial information required for loan requests over $50,000. Commercial vehicles and trailers may be subject to an additional documentation fee. Farm Bureau Bank does not provide equity or cash-out financing on commercial vehicles of Shows and Fairs. and equipment. Banking services provided by Farm Bureau Bank, FSB. Farm Bureau, FB, and the FB National Logo are registered service marks owned by, and used by Farm Bureau Bank FSB under license from, the American Farm Bureau Federation.

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rep. rocky adkins House Majority Leader I don’t farm, but I learned a lot more about farming after COLUMN This This legislation has provided an array of incentives and Kentucky is third among the hen you take a look at our nation’s nation’s our at look a take you hen it history, is no understatement to say the growth unparalleled

That is enabling us to capitalize on our strengths - our people, our farms and farms our people, our - strengths our on capitalize to us enabling is That Both Both provide secure jobs that are tied to the Coal Coal has been our primary source of energy for Together, through strategic Together, partnerships, research and investment, we will We are the only nation that has the ability to grow the food to feed our Their impact is similar in other ways as In In recent years, these two resources have gotten closer in another way as Kentucky’s agricultural community has taken Kentucky’s this initiative and run with it in where can the see Grain Owensboro Company that in County, Daviess You Future opportunities depend upon the important research that is being biomass to production biofuel is to develop also being conducted Research much As as has been do done, we must more as our needs and energy grow past, both to are our keys future. build upon energy Kentucky’s policy to create a diverse plan that keeps energy and leads our resources the maximizes indepen- natural way to energy low, rates dence. people and the natural resources to provide our must We energy. capitalize on this tremendous opportunity. states states in coal production – a key reason why we have the fourth-lowest cost of electricity – and last year saw farming sales top $5 billion for the first time ever. hundreds of years, while our farmers have produced produced have farmers our while years, of hundreds industrialized any of supply food affordable most the nation. well. land, and both put us at the and forefront nationally internationally. W can be traced to two key resources: coal and agriculture. $100 mil- in least at bringing commodities farm one not but 10 different have We lion annually. well: providing energy. sponsoring several new laws that have pushed Kentucky into the growing field the of into growing pushed Kentucky that have new laws sponsoring several alternative energy. renewed a renewed push into that research will benefit us for decades to come. a way that surpasses even my best hope. The visionary industry’s leadership has set the stage with new partnerships and a host of innovative and exciting - proj ects. our natural resources. biodiesel. same The of type of has 45 the million a ability gallons produce year to only not which Energy, Ag Commonwealth with Hopkinsville in happening is thing produces ethanol from grain but also uses the byproducts to produce feed and dry ice. conducted in our universities. The University of Kentucky is diversification with the Biofuel Education Centers, while Research Murray State focused on crop Initiative. AgBioworks Kentucky is University host to the West at the Eastern Kentucky University Center for Renewable and Alternative Fuel Technologies. the at seat a is There home. at here independence energy our on build to look we tableand while for all coal forms of has energy, been our primary energy course, clearly agriculture is fast becoming an equal partner. comment Congressional tour

Congressional tour nearly 200 meet with state’s delegation

Flanked by colleague Rand Paul (left) he race to determine cussion about such pressing agriculture and KFB President Mark Haney, , Senator which political party issues as the farm bill, the federal deficit Mitch McConnell addressed the KFB con- will control the White and several regulatory proposals that could tingent during the senatorial session. House next year com- impact farm production. mands a lot of the ener- The agenda included briefing sessions, gyT coming out of Washington D.C. these tours to popular sites and visits to legisla- days. And so it was no surprise that tive offices on Capitol Hill. As is the tradi- presidential politics were discussed tion, the concluding event was a question- almost as often as agriculture issues dur- and-answer session with Senators Mitch ing KFB’s Congressional Tour last month. McConnell and Rand Paul. That session About 190 members participated in the was dominated by a discussion about soar- annual visit to the nation’s capital. ing fuel costs; the cause, effect and poten- All eight members of Kentucky’s tial remedies. Congressional delegation were on hand Senator McConnell also reaffirmed his for the legislative breakfast at the Holiday commitment to abolishing the estate tax. Inn Washington Capitol Hotel. Most made Paul reaffirmed his objection to burden- at least a brief mention of the election and some government regulations that hinder what could (from their respective views) businesses. be at stake. There also was plenty of dis- The KFB members were told it’s unlikely

6 CONGRESSIONAL TOUR APRIL { KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU NEWS 7 ddie Eddie armuth armuth Y Stallman - wel Sam Crawford of helby Shelby County and CONGRESSIONAL TOURCONGRESSIONAL Jefferson County Jefferson BOTTOM: AFBF President Bob comed the group to Washington D.C. AFBF is headquarters just across the street from the KFB that Hotel Capitol Washington Inn Holiday Tour. Congressional annual the for uses (right) visited with a group that included (from (from included that group a with visited (right) left) Gary McGruder of Bullitt County, Mathis of TOP: TOP: Third District John Congressman Among the attendees was the winner of of winner the was attendees the Among the breakfast to give a welcome address. Several AFBF staffers participated in the briefing session. a for Award 2011 Communications KFB’s print journalist, Kristi McCabe of The Farmer’s Pride. She provided excellent coverage of the event via a story, sidebar article front-page and a personal - col Farmer’s “The of issue 7 March the in umn Pride.” The youth farm labor - farm the advised also Republicans The Bob attended Stallman AFBF President that that a farm bill will clear Congress this year -- but much progress in the - pro cess is expected. Some of of members Republican the the delegation decried the Obama Administration’s proposals for regulating youth farm labor practices. “That’s going to be a big ahead,” in the issue months said KFB National Affairs Director L. Joe Cain, who described the overall tone of as the “pretty lawmakers up b e at .” issue Department of involves Labor’s proposed mandating rule that those owned” under “wholly it’s if farm a on 16 work only the could by a parent. - environmen several on eye an keep to ers tal regulatory effort Agency’s Protection issues,Environmental especially all under to waterways theregulate theClean Act. Water Congressional tour

ABOVE: First District Congressman Ed Whitfield (right) met with his constituents following the breakfast.

8 CONGRESSIONAL TOUR APRIL { KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU NEWS 9 outh and Rand Y enators Senators Sixth District Congressman outh contest for females. for outh contest gressman gressman Geoff Davis (left) had conversation with Mike Bach a of Bath leader Bureau Farm longtime a County, who’s also President of the Kentucky Association. Cattlemen’s AT LEFT: Ben Chandler told the KFB members that although they may sharply dis- agree on some issues, the Kentucky delegation maintains good - relation ships and strives to serve the best interest of and Kentuckians, not - neces political party. respective sarily the BOTTOM BOTTOM CENTER: Fourth District Con- he earned a trip on the Congressional tour tour Congressional the on trip a earned She CONGRESSIONAL TOURCONGRESSIONAL on Cole of Warren County and his son, Austin his son, and Austin County Warren of on Cole R econd District Congressman Brett Guthrie had breakfast with breakfast had Guthrie Brett Congressman District Second Emily Drury of Anderson County got to meet VE: ogers (right) spoke with Arlen Burton of Lawrence County following following County Lawrence of Burton Arlen with spoke (right) ogers ABO that a included group Cole, who was the male winner of the 2011 KFB Outstanding OPPOSITE E, PAG BOTTOM R FA LEFT: Fifth District Congressman Hal R breakfast. the contest. contest. INSET: McConnell. Mitch and Paul Y 2011 Outstanding the winning for Open (the) season . . . KFB holds meeting for roadside farm market operators

t won’t be long until Mother Nature puts Kentucky’s roadside farm markets season into full swing. To gear up, KFB conducted an educational meeting for participantsi in its Certified Roadside Farm Markets Program. The half-day program at Elizabethtown’s Convention and Tourism Center included two presentations -- on employee management and advertising and promotional strategies - - from one of the nation’s most successful market operators, Hugh McPherson of Maize Quest Fun Park in southeastern Pennsylvania. A panel discussion featured state and federal officials outlining a variety of programs available to assist farm markets. KFB Director Russell Poore, who operates a market in Logan County, emceed the meeting in his role of Chairman of KFB’s Roadside Farm Markets Advisory Committee. KFB President Mark Haney, who operates a market in Pulaski County, welcomed the group with a message about the opportunities for farm markets to succeed and serve as effective ambassadors for the agriculture community as a whole. Noting that the KFB program has expand- ed to 108 markets since its inception in 1996, Haney said “I’m so proud of this program; we can see how effective this can be.” He added: “The opportunity we have is unbelievable. We have witnessed the growing market demand over the years and have reacted to it. We can sell to consumers and we can directly communicate with them at our markets. Consumer education is important.” In his remarks, McPherson said Kentucky has a national reputation for supporting the development of farm markets. “Kentucky has great organization,” he said. TOP: Hugh McPherson, who has a successful agritourism and farm market operation in Pennsyl- McPherson was a riveting speaker who vania, gave a presentation on advertising and promotional strategies. mixed a wealth of information and personal experience with humor. His presentations BOTTOM: KFB Director Russell Poore introduced the panel consisting of (from left) Tim McNeilly, were well received as he offered tips on hiring Rural Development Coordinator at USDA’s London office; Angela Anandappa, Program Coordina- and management practices for market work- tor at UK’s Food Systems Innovation Center; Larry Snell, Executive Director of the Kentucky ers, and strategies for buying advertising and Center for Agriculture and Rural Development; Ben Shaffer, Director of Agritourism at the promotional activities. He fielded numerous Kentucky Department of Agriculture; and Sandy Gardner, Communications Director for the questions from a captivated audience. Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy.

10 APRIL { KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU NEWS 11 Vice President J. Fritz Giesecke, President Mark Haney, . Beck underscored S. the Beck purpose underscored of - while the wel event econd Second Still, as the state’s population has population become and more more Still, as the state’s that found although of the many urban legislators “We’ve years) years) that members could visit former KFB Director Paul Hornback, who is now in his second year as State Senator for Shelby, Bullitt and Spencer counties. There are several other legislators with Farm Bureau backgrounds, including House Agriculture Committee Chairman Tom McKee of County. Harrison urban, the Generalhas lost Assembly a of its bit rural- foun dation, making even the more important “drive-in” toward perspectives. agriculture’s communicating veryinterested are they do, we what about much know don’t explained. Haney in hearing about our issues,” ice President Vice David President xecutive Executive enator Julian Carroll had lunch in an unoccupied legislative office with a small group from Fayette, Fayette, from group small a with office legislative unoccupied an in lunch had Carroll Julian enator S

TOP: TOP: gathering. informal the orchestrated Mark Lyle Director Program Area counties. Franklin and Anderson KFB BOTTOM: coming coming the group. From the left are Smith. Paula and Sholar Tony Alvey, Bryan agents legislative Jeff Harper and Director Public Affairs

n a sunny, 80-degree 80-degree sunny, a n day in mid-March that no doubt had scrambling farmers to catch up with

o - opportu good a affords drive-in The them reminds (legislators) visit “Our and Anderson A from Fayette, group The day began with a briefing ses- After the briefing session, participants went to A group from the Lincoln and Mercer counties heard some This marked (which the is first held “drive-in” every two

chores, chores, the turnout was - “drive-in.” understand legislative KFB’s for low ably Among what those members missed from Frankfort that day was a sunny forecast for legislative issues impacting agriculture. Kentucky - rela improve to KFB members for nity tionships with their state legis- urban educate to seekthey While legislators. - main or issues agriculture about lators tain good ties with rural the lawmakers, KFB contingent realizes that they with support and attention for compete groups. interest different many that agriculture has a said state,” our in strong presence strong a and impact KFB President Mark “Personal Haney. contact is always valuable.” Franklin counties took with visit an their for extra lunch in step: brought They Senator Julian Carroll, enjoying sandwich soup, and snacks with the former of Governor the Commonwealth. sion at the Transportation building. Haney Cabinet and KFB Executive Vice President David S. comed Beck the group before - wel KFB’s public legislation on updates gave team affairs and comments on the political - land scape in Frankfort. On that - pros day, pects were good for issues such as funding for “priority” a new Breathitt Veterinary Center in and fund stewardship environmental state the Hopkinsville, Public KFB to according fund, development agricultural the Affairs Director Jeff Harper. Annex to Capitol see their respective lawmakers. that said He Higdon. Jimmy Senator from words encouraging although KFB rank doesn’t among the leading organizations a have “you lot of in Frankfort, for lobbying in expenditures listen to is Farm Bureau you. respected.” influence here. We rive-In D Legislative Open (the) season . . . . . season (the) Open KFB President Mark Haney spoke at the awards presentation for the breed he $1 million barrier President Fritz Giesecke, a Hart County shows. He affirmed the organization’s fell at the KFB Beef cattleman who chairs KFB’s Beef Cattle commitment to Kentucky’s vibrant Expo with records set Advisory Committee. He presented the cattle industry. At left is KFB Beef for gross sales, average John C. Hendricks award for top prospect Cattle Advisory Committee Chairman T per head, and top price Kentucky steer to Ashley Burks of Fritz Giesecke, a long-time cattleman for a single lot. Several other records were Hardinsburg. The award is named for the shattered in the individual breed sales. late KFB First Vice President, who raised in Hart County, and then Ag Commis- Overall, 485 lots sold for $1,062,940, an cattle in Clark County. sioner James Comer, who raises cattle average of $2,192 per head, in the 11 The sale topper was an Angus female in Monroe County. Behind them is breed sales and the pen heifer sale. Gross consigned by Boyd Beef Cattle of Mayslick Warren Beeler of the Kentucky De- sales were 24.1 percent higher than the that sold for $27,000 to Bridges Beef partment of Agriculture, which ad- 2011 total of $856,545, and the average Cattle of Shelby, N.C. The Simmental sale ministered the show. was a 27.4 percent increase over last year’s had the highest gross, $173,600 on 60 average of $1,720. head. That was followed by Angus KFB leaders participated in the awards ($153,850 on 47 lots), Pen Heifers presentation and the organization had a ($118,875 on 72 head), Hereford ($99,150 display at the trade show. This was the on 42 lots) and Charolais ($90,850 on 42 26th year for the event, which is adminis- lots). In the junior show, 477 animals tered by the Kentucky Department of entered the show ring, including 138 Agriculture’s Division of Shows and Fairs. from Kentucky. “The department does a wonderful job Other Kentucky-consigned highlights with this show,” said KFB Second Vice included:

12 APRIL { KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU NEWS 13 Ed- - Execu econd Second S. Beck and xpo officials, officials, Expo ice President President Vice Vice President econd Second ice President David Vice President : Consignors of champions from from champions of Consignors VE: ABO the various breed shows posed after- Beef and KFB with ward as well as Agriculture Commissioner is of who in middle the Comer, James his is right KFB To photo. the Vice President Fritz Giesecke and behind them is First are right far the To Melton. die tive tive President Mark Haney . Mark Haney President LEFT: Ashley Burks of Hardinsburg for won the John Award C. Hendricks having the winner in the prospect KFB show. steer award. the presented Fritz Giesecke In In the Simmental show, the reserve and and the champion female ($1,950) was consigned of Farm by Willis Frankfort. champion female ($5,300) came Fritz Kieckhefer of Simpsonville. from HB Farms of Midway received $9,250 Cundiff Farms of Nancy had the top In Salers, the champion bull ($2,300) of Glasgow had ($4,600) the while champion Gelbvieh of had Crab the Orchard - cham bull Reynolds female pion ($2,700). Bee Lick Limousin for female. the champion Red Angus bull Shorthorns ($2,450), of Hardyville consigned Martindale the champion Shorthorn bull ($5,500) and Matthew of Young Simpsonville had the Red cow ($1,950). Poll champion came from Diamond J. Salers of Eubank In In the Angus show, Kyle Skidmore of Shepherdsville got For Charolais, Hayden Farms of Nicholasville of Farms Place Ole Grand Farms Meadows Pleasant Gelbvieh, For Kentuckians swept the Kentuckians top awards. Heritage Farms of Shelbyville bull had the champion Angus Toll and ($3,900) of Lawrenceburg had the reserve ($2,100). For females, Smithland Angus of Russell had Springs the while ($7,000) champion of Angus Burks City had Park the reserve ($6,700). $7,300 Beefalofor the champion bull. Bardstown had ($5,000) the with reserve champion of Richmond ($3,600). Charolais going to bull Burns consigned the champion Chiangus bull ($3,250). wept off Boyle County FB group helps tornado victim 90 miles away

more from other groups (including the Editor’s Note: The Kentucky Farm Boyle County Cattlemen’s Association) Bureau family put its best foot forward in and individuals. response to the March 2 tornadoes, helping Vice President Allen Goggin then fellow Kentuckians in many ways (see KFB called Boyle County Extension Agent President Mark Haney’s column on page Jerry Little, asking him to find a farmer ABOVE: The crew put up more than three S 3). This story of how Boyle County FB that they could help. While helping to miles of fence over the two days. members helped an elderly farmer some 90 distribute fencing to storm victims in miles away is among the many shining Menifee County, Little repeatedly was examples of how KFB makes a difference. INSET: Don Whitaker (left) and Cameron told about an elderly cattle producer Foster prepare some barbed wire for at- whose farm was ravaged. tachment. Whitaker Farm Fencing of Dan- And so along a narrow country lane in oyle County wasn’t impacted a remote area south of Frenchburg, Little ville supplied the fencing. Don owns the by the March 2 tornado out- found 84-year-old Clayo Wells sorting company and Foster is an employee. Bbreak, but members of its Farm through the rubble created by the same Bureau certainly were. Media images of tornado that leveled West Liberty in the devastation prompted the Boyle neighboring Morgan County. Wells’ County FB Directors to decide that they house was only slightly damaged, but his had to do something to help an affected sheds were flattened, trees and brush farmer. They approved up to a $2,000 were scattered throughout his hilly 120- expenditure and then raised thousands acre spread and most of his fencing was 14 APRIL { KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU NEWS 15 Dr. Little credits Allen Goggin for initiating for Allen Goggin initiating credits Little that’s – people real helping people “Real “This sort of thing really makes you retired retired claims adjuster – he told me he’d never seen worse than this.” lot of “a that people noted but the project, (One of the - work with were involved this.” County) ers, in fact, was from Washington Little said. the rural people way,” proud to be part of Farm Bureau,” said KFB Director Terry GilbertCounty. of Boyle Eastern Kentucky counties. Haney and veterinarian Hand Mark

Clayo Wells points at a storage shed flattened by the twister. by the flattened shed at a storage points Wells Clayo President Liberty that served as the pickup point. KFB Federation purchased 45 solar and electric boxes and worked with county extension offices to distribute them to tornado victims in several Here, KFB David Fugate unload the boxes at a veterinary center near West Helping visitors Little Little said six cows were found dead surrounding devastation much so With Said Don Whitaker: “My father is a which is about 100 yards from his home. She and her husband minor had only suffered but remains the from to be pried injuries. amid fallen timber but about survived. 23 head him, said Wells he felt fortunate that his home was spared. But otherwise, “I have he said. a mess here,” The The Boyle County bunch then - round On the weekend of March 19-20, 18 has who native County Menifee a Wells, “A neighbor told us ‘you don’t know said he and his wife Wells had warning Several days later Little and Goggin Caverndale Caverndale family members joined the group. work ed up all the heavy equipment and addi- debris clear to necessary manpower tional and replace the fencing. men on Saturday and installedthan three more miles of barbed 14 on Sunday wire fencing around the farm. They Wells’ piled up tons perimeterof debris of in terrain the knobby throughout spots at the Appalachian foothills. restored a small They family cemetery atop a also hill near Wells’ home, resetting several and headstones fencing. replacing lived on this small farm for 25 years, was deeply moved by this act of kindness. how much a Hamm, John Whitaker Farm thisfella,’”said means his was wanted he to “All employee. Fencing this old to cows said be to He to able home. come nice to see that there us: are still ‘It’s people with good hearts.’” about the approaching rushed from their house to the basement twister. the up yards They500 about home son’s their of road. The tornado arrived about 10 min- utes later, flattening his house daughter’s damaged or destroyed. damaged or destroyed. Friends and - fam ily were rounding up his to moved another farm. cows, to be Wells the toured that group a among were be farm would to determine what needed to get the job owner done. of Don Whitaker, Company in Danville, supplied the Whitaker- fenc Farm ing cost. at materials Six of his employees Fencing volunteered to help. Caverndale supplied Farm a truck and trailer. Two County Farm Bureaus recognize Ag Week

ounty Farm Bureaus joined Henderson County FB President Bob bers. Referring to the Chamber as a whole, with other farm groups in Watson was among the speakers, with Krampe said: “We get it – we recognize conducting activities for Agriculture Commissioner James Comer agriculture’s importance to this commu- National Agriculture Week, giving the keynote address. Watson spoke nity.” which was March 4-10. The about Farm Bureau’s role in service to Smith described Farm Bureau as “an week is set aside annually to farm families and agribusinesses. He went important part of our community.” drawC attention to how America’s food into detail to explain the difference Henderson County ranks among system improves the quality of life for between Farm Bureau’s insurance service Kentucky’s top 10 counties in cash receipts everyone. and agricultural advocacy work, noting from farm commodities. It’s a huge row One of the more prominent events that the local insurance agency with crop producer. occurs in Henderson, where for more Manager Chase Fulcher and agent Roger Fayette County FB also had high visibil- than 10 years the Chamber of Commerce Campbell has a strong presence in the ity with a display at the Fayette Mall. Their has held an Agricultural Appreciation community. Watson also touted the value Ag Week exhibit featured an agricultural Breakfast. The Henderson County FB of a Farm Bureau membership, with the quiz game in which contestants spinned a Insurance Agency and Federation were large number of product and discount wheel to learn their question. Fayette among 23 sponsors of the breakfast con- services offered to members. County gave away bag clips, markers and ducted at the Fine Arts Center at Henderson County FB drew praise publications. Central Equipment Company Henderson Community College. It was a from county extension agent Mike Smith brought out a John Deere Gator utility sellout, with several hundred local busi- and Tony Krampe, a bank executive who vehicle for mall-goers to check out. nessmen and women enjoying a buffet is chairman of the Chamber’s Agriculture Volunteers manned the Fayette County breakfast priced at 85 cents, an estimate Committee. Krampe said agriculture rep- FB display throughout a busy Saturday at of the farmer’s share of the cost of the resents the largest sector of chamber the mall. farm commodities in one meal. membership, with 43 of the 623 mem- Organizers of the National Ag Day pro- 16 APRIL { KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU NEWS 17 “Feeding “Feeding people has always been the Haney, who operates an orchard and education should not just “Agricultural cultural producers cultural is producers needed. central role said of “but Haney, farmers,” while population world growing a feeding simultaneously is farmland of amount the Appreciating, challenge. real a is shrinking understanding and partnering with the ag community will be necessary levels of at society all if we are to meet theseincreasing demands.” hopes he said County, Pulaski in farm cattle of promotion Week’s Agriculture National to educate people more entice will farmers themselves about what farmers do. be for those who choose to pursue - farm concluded career,” a as agribusiness or ing agri - of understanding broader “A Haney. culture leads - to naturally a appre greater ciation of the safe and we allhave supply come to enjoy.” abundant food herry Ferguson and Maner Ferguson worked a worked shift County at FB and Maner Ferguson the Fayette Sherry Ferguson Additionally, Additionally, an estimated 20 percent Kentucky’s economy is strongly - sup Healthy as American ag is, production : Linda Tucker (left), VE: Linda Tucker those farms are operated by families or individuals. of farm U.S. production is exported and, according to government statistics, agri - - indus remaining few the of one is culture tries with a positive balance of trade. ported by agriculture as well, accounting for more than $5.3 billion in annual eco - nomic activity plus more than 270,000 jobs, according to Kentucky survey. a Only four states University have farms more than the 87,000 in of Kentucky. U.S. the from goods exported of amount the will need to increase even more if global at continues fiber and food its for demand the current pace. It is projected that the will grow by population one-third world’s billion nine anticipated an to size current its of kind that With 2050. year the by people growth, full support of the country’s agri- display. Maner is a retired Fayette County agriculture extension agent and also headed up and also a headed Maner is agent - extension County county farm agriculture a display. Fayette retired program. preservation land : Henderson E: OPPOSITE County Henderson PAG FB was recognized as one of the sponsors of the sold-out Agriculture Fine the of stage the on setting a from breakfast enjoyed Participants Henderson. in Breakfast Appreciation College. Community at Henderson Center Arts Chamber the at speakers featured the among was Watson Bob President FB County Henderson TOP: CENTER Breakfast. Appreciation Agriculture annual Commerce’s of all day. abuzz with activity Mall was Fayette display at the Bureau’s Farm County Fayette CENTER BOTTOM: ABO - - fami most ago generations few a “Just There are many effective messages to gram gram believe that every American should understand how food, fiber and - renew able resource products are produced, as well as the essential role agriculture plays in our society. lies in Kentucky were directly connected to farming. We realize that case is today,” not said the KFB President Haney. “We need to Mark make sure that all people, and especially our under youth, stand the major role that agriculture has in everyday life.” underscore agriculture’s Although the importance. number of farms United States in has steadily the declined over - contin agricultural production the years, ues to meet the American and global population. Today’s needs of or his as food much as twice a grows farmer growing her parents did, but uses less land, water and energy to do so. 90 About percent of Marshall County poultry farmers find a market for composted litter

By Katie Pratt scapers, home gardeners and personnel of learned that day, improved some things, UK College of Agriculture parks and golf courses can use to enrich eliminated others and applied intelligence, and improve their soils. knowledge and research to find out what it hickens produce a lot of poop. “If we put the time and effort into plant- might take to do this,” Martin said. “I don’t In fact, poultry farmers struggle ing seeds in our gardens and do nothing to think they’ve looked back since.” Cto find ways to Determining the correct dispose of or reuse chick- formula for composting the en litter in a way that’s litter and eliminating its friendly to the environ- smell didn’t happen over- ment. In Marshall County, night. The Halls began poultry farmers and KFB experimenting with different members Doug and compost mixtures in 2009 Dianna Hall are using the and daily monitored the tem- litter in an innovative way perature and moisture con- that not only is environ- tent of the compost until they mentally sensitive but is found a formula that worked making them a little for them. Dianna Hall also money on the side. consulted Iin Handayani, an The Halls are compost- agronomist and her graduate ing the chicken litter and school adviser at Murray selling the finished prod- State University. uct as a composted soil The Halls wanted to keep amendment that land- costs as low as possible for Doug Martin uses a makeshift machine to sift the the composting project. They litter prior to packaging. used equipment they had already purchased for the poultry operation to start improve our soils, we’re just wasting our the composting process. Doug Hall col- WANTED efforts, because we end up with diseased lected old farm equipment from area farm- plants, unhealthy plants and unproductive ers that they no longer had a use for and plants,” Dianna Hall said. created a machine that sifts the finished DAMAGED GRAIN The Halls came up with the idea and product to give it a uniform appearance connected with Lincoln Martin, and allow for easy packaging. Compost We pay top dollar for University of Kentucky Cooperative that doesn’t fit the uniform standards is Extension Service agriculture and natural sent back through the process. damaged grain. resource agent in Marshall County. He “It was a lot of trial and error, but the main was able to arrange a visit for them with a thing is it was low budget,” said Doug Hall, We buy grain in virtually producer who was doing the same thing who is Vice President of Marshall County in southern Tennessee. FB. “We’re not looking at a lot of money and any condition. “They built upon some things they equipment to get our product out.” Trucks and vacs available. Immediate response anywhere. ATTENTION MOBILE HOME OWNERS LIFETIME WARRANTY REDUCED Call for a quote today ELECTRIC INCREASED BILL HOME VALUE Pruess NO MORE ROOF RUMBLE STOP Elevator, inc. EXPERT INSTALLATION LEAKS INSURANCE INSURANCE CREDIT Since 1983 roofover.com 800-828-6642 ® 800.633.8969 18 Central intelligence

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