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Members meet with Congressman Andy Barr in Volume , Issue Washington D.C. June 2015

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: AFB Convention 2 Young Farmer 2 Conference Equipment Auc- 2 tion National Ag Day 3 I.F.A.L Participants 3 Food Check-out 3 Week Insurance Services 4 Scholarship 5 Recipients Members, Billy Van Pelt, Sherry and Maner Ferguson (and grandkids Gabi and Bryce) School News 6 were truly the “Voice of Agriculture” during their visit with Congressman Andy Barr at the Futures Seminar 2015 Congressional Tour in Washington, D.C. Senators Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul 7 and Representative Andy Barr along with all state district representatives met with Ken- tucky Farm Bureau members at the congressional breakfast. At the breakfast they each Local Discounts 7 addressed KFB 2015 national priorities which included fiscal policy, national farm policy, taxes, environment, health care and farm labor. Those in attendance played a vital role in Lexington Rodeo 8 relaying concerns about the future of agriculture. Fayette County Farm Bureau Did you know... Farm Bureau Members receive FCFB Officers Board of Directors Board of Directors discounts on:

Larry Swetnam - President Bonnie Eads Cody Rakes Sean Millard - Vice President Maner Ferguson Patrick Robinson * Sam’s Club Brennan Gilkison - Secretary Brennan Gilkison Jody Sparks * GM Car Purchase/Lease John Tucker - Treasurer Harry Graves Edie Swetnam * Choice and Wyndham Hotels Jill Mahan - At Large Walter Hillenmeyer Larry Swetnam * Kentucky State Park Lodges Edie Swetnam - Women’s Chair Gary Hilliard John Tucker Patrick McNutt - Young Farmer John James Stuart Turlington … and much, much, more! Robert James III Billy Van Pelt See your agent for details or FCFB Staff Jill Mahan Stacy Vincent go to www.kyfb.com under Carrie Johnson McIntosh Patrick McNutt Kevin Welsh “Member Benefits”. Executive Director Phil Meyer Jason Whitis Megan Harper Sean Millard Bill Witt Assistant Joe Nallia P a g e 2 Farm Bureau News

American Farm Bureau Convention

The American Farm Bureau were brought up at the AFB must be pasteurized). Mr. (AFB) Convention was held convention. Mattingly stated that 79% of January 11-14 in San Diego, Farm Bureau legislative the 288 billion dollars allo- CA. Fayette County Farm session policy topics were cated to the Farm Bill goes Bureau was well represented, hemp language (getting it toward nutrition. with more than ten board removed from controlled members in attendance. substance status), water qual- At the American Farm Bureau Federation conven- State Director, Joe Paul Mat- ity (farmers are urged to tion in San Diego, Temple tingly reported at FCFB’s have a water quality plan) Grandin receives an award January meeting the policy and dairy policy (all milk sold for her contributions to and legislative issues that for human consumption agriculture from Farm Bureau President Bob Young Farmer Leadership Conference Stallman. Lexington, KY January 23 -24, 2015 A weekend long conference, duce participants to the busi- kets, Farm Succession, Ba- filled with educational work- ness side of Farm Bureau; at sics of Effective Social Me- shops, motivational speakers the same time, they offer dia, and KSP: Commercial and tours of several local family-oriented social events Vehicle Enforcement and places of interest. Leadership for their enjoyment. At others. Fayette County’s development is the chief this year’s program there participants this year were goal of Kentucky Farm Bu- were many useful breakout sponsored students from reau’s Young Farmer pro- groups to attend. There were UK. College of Agriculture. grams. Focused on adults workshops on Identity There was something for ages 18-35, programs intro- Theft, Grain and Cattle Mar- everyone!

Farm Equipment Consignment Auction

Our 2015 Equipment Consign- attend the 33rd annual Fayette ment Auction held Saturday, County Farm Bureau Farm March 21, 2015, was our best Equipment Auction to be held ever. Many thanks to our won- on March 12, 2016. derful volunteers, board mem- bers, Farm Bureau staff, the All proceeds from this sale go Kentucky Horse Park, and all towards funding scholarships who participated. It was only for Fayette County High School because of their efforts we students. Every year, deserving raised enough funds to sustain Fayette County High School our scholarship program for seniors are awarded a 4-year Fayette County Youth. $20,000 scholarship which would equate to $5,000 per year This year’s auction was our toward a 4-year undergraduate 32nd; the largest attended event degree. In addition, this auc- Our 2015 Equipment Auction in our history, and the largest tion allows us to offer a $2,500 was our best ever! Well over sale of its kind in Kentucky! Vo-Tech scholarship or the $110,000 in scholarship money The auction attracted buyers and equivalent of $1,250 per year to was raised. sellers from all over Kentucky, a student pursuing a 2-year Vo as well as other states. There -Tech degree. Please see page 5 were over 1,600 pieces of equip- to learn more about this year’s ment consigned and over 1,900 scholarship winners. bidders. Mark your calendars to V o l u m e , I s s u e P a g e 3

Celebrating National Ag Day

According to Kentucky facts. This year Fayette assist in educating the public Farm Bureau’s Marketbasket County Farm Bureau Mem- about Fayette County Agri- Survey data, the average re- bers celebrated National culture and shortening the tail food price of 40 basic Agriculture Day on March disconnect between the grocery items in Kentucky 18, 2015. In cooperation farmer and the consumer. has increased less than $45 with 98.1 FM The Bull and In celebration of National over the last 20 years. Since 630 AM WLAP, we were Ag Week we also donated last National Ag Day, we able to do a radio campaign “Apple Orchard Riddle” to have done weekly Farm about National Ag Day. The the Rondald McDonald Facts on Friday on our Face- radio campaign ran the en- House. In May, FCFB Women’s book Page. Like us on Face- tire week of March 16. Committee donated food book to see our weekly farm There were various ads to items and toiletries off of the “Wish List.” Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders

Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL) is a unique five-day summer leadership con- ference that exposes students to college life and explores different fields of study for careers in agriculture. IFAL allows high school juniors to choose between separate conferences at two of Kentucky’s premier universities. This year Fayette County Farm Bureau sponsored two students to attend IFAL at UK. Pictured above (from left to right) is Mark Haney, President of Kentucky Farm Bureau, Aaron Clark, David Maples III, and Dr. Larry Grabau, Associate Dean for Instruction in the College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment at UK. Foo d Ch ec k-Out Week (February 15 - 21, 20 15)

Fayette County Farm Bureau the weekends when they do Americans spend just 10% celebrated Food Check-Out not have the school cafeteria of their disposable income week by donating $500 to food. This program allows for food. That means that Emery Poore is the 2015 the Backpack Program them to eat healthy, filling the average 4 person family IFAL participant from through God’s Pantry to food when they are away will earn enough money to Fayette County Farm Bureau. help hungry children have from school. The signifi- He will be attending IFAL at pay for their entire food sup- the University of Kentucky food to eat on the weekends. cance of Food Check-Out ply for 1 year in seven weeks Campus this summer. Most do not realize the hun- Week is to show how afford- of working. In comparison, ger some students face on able our food supply is here it takes 100 days to work to in the U.S. On average, earn enough income to pay your taxes. P a g e 4 Farm Bureau News

Our Insurance Services – Life Insurance

KY Farm Bureau is the #1 offer life insurance for their our whole life portfolio has a property and casualty pro- employees, but these plans standard whole life, single vider in the state; we are well usually don’t stay in force if pay, 20 pay, and 30 pay op- known for our home, auto, you change companies or tion. Each option has its and farm policies, but we retire. Roughly 70% of con- own benefit and your local also offer competitive rates sumers state cost as the pri- agent can work with you to Article Contributed by Ryan McCord, Agent on a number of term and mary reason for their lack of determine the amount of from the Wellington whole life insurance prod- life insurance but the cost is coverage and the type of ucts. Most families see the often much lower than peo- policy that fits you and your importance of insuring their ple’s expectation. A 35 year family’s needs best. Our Insurance Offices: automobiles, home, or per- old male can get a $250,000 Clays Mill Rd Agency sonal items, but fewer than term policy for as low as 3306 Clays Mill Rd #103 50% of Americans have pri- $17.03 per month. Our term Ph: 859-224-0423 vate life insurance to cover portfolio has a 10 year, 20

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Board Members take a tour of Keeneland for the September Board Meeting during Women’s Committee join together for a Recipe Swap. the infamous Keeneland Sales. Family enjoying Follow the Food Farm Tour at Clark Farms. V o l u m e , I s s u e P a g e 5

2015 Scholarship Recipient, Rachel Hart Rachel Hart is one of the at Henry Clay High School. ship Board and Club Presi- recipients of the 2015 She is very active in Fayette dent for Fayette County 4- Fayette County Farm Bu- County 4-H, Girl Scouts, H Dog Club. In her free reau Scholarship. She was and volunteering. Rachel time, Rachel enjoys sewing awarded $20,000 to attend recently received her Girl and competing with her the college of her choice Scout Gold Award for her dog in agility. Rachel will toward obtaining an under- project “52 Cupcakes for be attending the University graduate degree. Rachel is Good” as well as her 4-H of Kentucky in the fall, and the daughter of Kerry and Gold Award. Rachel serves pursuing a degree in Agri- Judy Hart, and is a senior in as Teen Chair for the Ken- cultural Economics. the Liberal Arts Academy tucky 4-H Fashion Leader- 2015 Scholarship Recipient, Aaron Clark Aaron Clark is one of the Senior at Henry Clay High ily farm, from gathering recipients of the 2015 School. Aaron enjoys play- eggs to baling hale during Fayette County Farm Bu- ing baseball, anytime, any the summer. After gradua- reau Scholarship. He was weather, on any field. A tion from St. Catharine’s awarded $10,000 to attend power hitter as well as a College, Aaron hopes to the college of his choice first baseman, Aaron will continue the growth and toward obtaining an under- be playing at St. Catharine’s production on the farm, graduate degree. Aaron College in Springfield, Ken- and become the 2nd gener- Clark is the son of Todd tucky. His other interests ation farmer of Clark Fami- and Kristin Clark. He is a include helping on the fam- ly Farms. 2015 Scholarship Recipient, David Ehlert David Ehlert is one of the Center with plans to attend addition, he is a section recipients of the 2015 the University of Kentucky leader in the Dunbar Choir Fayette County Farm Bu- in the fall majoring in For- while being varsity captain reau Scholarship. He was estry. David enjoys working of the Dunbar Lacrosse awarded $10,000 to attend with the FFA Chapter at team. Upon graduation he the college of his choice Locust Trace and working wants to work in a Ken- toward obtaining an under- at Camp Burnamwood. He tucky Forest as a Park graduate degree. David is is currently serving as FFA Ranger and attend seminary the son of Jeff and Kristy Bluegrass Region Secretary to become a Youth Pastor. Ehlert. He is a senior at and Chapter President. In Locust Trace Agriscience 2015 Scholarship Recipient, Brett Barton Brett Barton is the recipient Senior at Lexington Catho- School, Brett was most of the 2015 Fayette County lic High School. He plans involved with the Lexing- Farm Bureau Scholar- to attend BCTC for two ton Catholic Service Club. ship. He was awarded years and then transfer to Brett was also a member of $2,500 to attend the Voca- the University of Kentucky the Lexington Catholic tional/Technical College of and major in Agricultural Lacrosse Team and Foot- his choice toward obtaining Economics. Brett works at ball team. After college an associates degree. Brett Barton Farms and at Bar- graduation, his lifelong am- Barton is the son of Rich- ton Bros Hay and Straw bition is to take over the ard and Lisa Barton and a Management. In High family farm. P a g e 6 Farm Bureau News

Fayette County Farm Bureau Spelling Bee

We would like to give a big the state bee, Max won 1st the Kentucky Derby Festi- “Congratulations!” to our place at our county-wide val. Spelling Bee Winner Max spelling bee, held at the Second place was awarded to Bograt, 8th grader from Fayette County Extension Ashley DeVore, a 5th grade Winburn Middle School. He Office on March 3, 2015. homeschool student. Third won the Fayette County He competed against 53 place was awarded to Elena Farm Bureau Spelling Bee, other youth in grades four Andrews, a 7th grader from and went on to the state through eight from public, Above (from left to right) Winburn Middle School. Ford Motor Company Ken- private, parochial and home Max Bograt, 1st Place 8th We had fifty-eight students tucky Derby Festival Spelling schools across the county. grader from Windburn compete from public, pri- Bee competition in Louis- Middle School and Ashley The Spelling Bee is recog- vate, and parochial schools DeVore, 5th Grader ville on March 21, 2015. homeschool student. nized state-wide, sponsored alike. In order to be a contender at by Kentucky Farm Bureau &

Farm Bureau Ag in the Classroom

Board members Brennan and Serena Gilkison hosted a two day event for over 400 third grade students on their farm for an 4-H Ag Day. Students visit- ed different stations where they spent time learning about farm life, farm ani- mals, crops, where their food comes from, and general agriculture knowledge. There is no doubt, students walked away with a greater understanding of the dedi- cation behind the food that fills their plates.

Fayette County Farm Bureau Gardening Grants

Fayette County Farm Bureau winners are Ashland Ele- children about gardening, is pleased to offer an oppor- mentary, Cardinal Valley and encourage gardening as tunity for local educators to Elementary and Lexington a way of life, for better apply for a reimbursement Traditional Magnet School. health, exercise and nutri- grant geared toward school March 15th was their first tion. In addition, it exposes gardens that promote official Spring Workday. the next generation of agri- healthy eating in connection The pictures on the left culturists, their teachers and Gardens thanks to the with agricultural education. show the community gar- parents to agriculture, and Garden Grant at Cardinal Applicants must be educa- dens. allows educational fun out- Valley Elementary School. tors in Fayette County. Re- The Farm Bureau gives this doors! ceiving $300 each, this year’s opportunity to excite V o l u m e , I s s u e P a g e 7 Farm.

2015 Young Farmer Futures Seminar

Todd Clark and Nick Carter Four students from the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment prove that team Work makes the dream work! attended the Young Farmer Futures Seminar in Chicago, Illinois, on March 17-20. These stu- dents were sponsored by Fayette County Farm Bureau and had the opportunity to visit several locations including Chicago Board of Trade, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, and Fair Oaks Fayette County Local Discounts As a member of Fayette County Farm Bureau, you have access to many discounts, services, and programs. We invite you to take ad- “Check out our website: vantage of all your Farm Bureau membership has to offer. The fayettecofarmbureau.com following businesses offer local discounts to Farm Bureau members: and Facebook Page facebook.com/ Tony’s Automotive Dry Art Blow Dry Sleep Outfitters proach Health & FayetteKYFarmBureau Repair Bar and Salon Wellness Alternate Therapy AIC Roofing and Laser Perfect Skin Solutions Construction Solutions ARTFX Photog- For more infor- Jeff’s Car Wash J. Mike’s Comput- raphy mation check out er Repair Weddings By Ms. Holly’s Barber our website Michelle Bates Security Shop www.fayettecofar mbureau.com Gary Klass DJ Pop-A-Lock Elizabeth Sewell Service Pittman Dentistry Little Beginners Your local business Flash Thompson Child Develop- Covey’s Auto discount here. Photography ment Center Contact us for info. Take A New Ap-

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Are you interested in a night of bull riding, bareback riding, and barrel racing? The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) is the largest and oldest rodeo-sanctioning body in the world and will be part- nering with The Rotary Club of Lexington to make the Lexington Rodeo. Fayette County Farm Bureau is proud to be the sponsor of the mutton busting event. The rodeo will be held at the Kentucky Horse Park Alltech Arena June 19 & 20. For a chance to win free tickets call or e-mail Fayette County Farm Bureau Federation using the information above by June 5. To purchase tickets go to LexingtonRo- deo.org and use the Promo code: FFA. By using the FFA promo code, part of your ticket purchase will support your local FFA Chapter Locust Trace.