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But I do want to mention that Kentucky Farm Bureau takes great pride in knowing that our organization Beef Expo was instrumental in this process. Personally, I feel our work with House 17 Bill 611 is one of the top accomplishments in Kentucky Farm Bureau his- tory. The results certainly point that way. It all began when the tobacco settlement agreement was reached Markets with the states in 1998. Our agricultural community was hoping that at 20 least a share of the money from cigarette manufacturers would be tar- geted to help the tobacco farmers whose hard work helped produce that revenue for the tobacco companies. Farm Bureau responded by bringing farm groups together to develop a plan to present to Governor Patton COVER PHOTO: and the General Assembly. Trimble Creek in Clark County. The so-called “Unified Investment Proposal for Kentucky Photo by Jim Lane Agriculture” targeted eight priority areas for agricultural growth. But www.thephotolane.com most importantly, it showed the decision makers in Frankfort that Kentucky agriculture was united and focused on a future with greater diversity on its farms. Kentucky Farm Bureau News is published Farm Bureau’s touch didn’t end with the program’s establishment — dozens of our state and local leaders have served on the County ten times per year. Combined issues for Councils. In some counties, as many as half of the county council December-January and June-July are sent to all members are also directors of the county Farm Bureau. members. The remaining eight issues go to Roger Thomas, a former president of Warren County Farm Bureau, regular members. Bulk postage rate paid at was the chief sponsor of House Bill 611 in his capacity as Chairman of Lebanon Junction, Ky. Changes in address the House Agriculture Committee. It’s perhaps only fitting that today, should be mailed to KFB Communications he serves as Executive Director of the Governor’s Office for Division, PO Box 20700, Louisville, Ky. 40250. Agricultural Policy, the agency that over the years has done an exem- plary job administering and overseeing the fund. We have cause to celebrate the 10th anniversary of this landmark All advertising accepted subject to publisher’s development. The impact will continue to be realized in the years approval. Advertisers must assume liability of ahead. content of their advertising. 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KFB’s public affairs team was still working on that issue. fifty-nine percent falsely believe HSUS “con- Senate Bill 105, which creates a Livestock Care Standards Commission, was amend- tributes most of its money” to local organiza- ed in the House and therefore the two chambers were working on a compromise measure. The KFB team was confident a bill would emerge that is acceptable to the tions that care for cats and dogs. agricultural community. HSUS, which advocates a vegan society, is The May issue of KFB News will feature a full report on how agriculture fared in waging a national campaign against animal the 2010 session. agriculture production. During this year’s leg- islative session in Kentucky HSUS opposed a KFB-backed bill establishing a system for the United States is all about,” said CCF on pet shelters. HSUS does not run a single livestock care standards in the state. HSUS Director of Research David Martosko. “HSUS shelter for dogs or cats anywhere, and it is not waged similar unsuccessful battles in Ohio intentionally uses those sad dogs and cats in affiliated with any local “humane society” last year and at this year’s session in Indiana. its TV infomercials as props in an animal rights organizations. The poll, which sampled the opinions of fundraising shell game. Meanwhile, thousands Martosko continued: “This poll indicates 1,008 Americans, was commissioned by the of American pet shelters are underfunded and that most Americans think HSUS is a worthy nonprofit Center for Consumer Freedom (CCF) struggling.” charity. 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