Kentucky Farm Bureau

Clark County Farm Bureau received the 2012 Gold Star Award of Excellence during Kentucky Farm Bureau's annual meeting in Louisville for the achievements of its women's program this year. The award honors county Women's Committees for active participation in leadership development programs, agricultural promotion, educational initiatives and numerous other aspects of support to the local Farm Bureau. With nearly 500,000 member families statewide, Kentucky Farm Bureau is the state's largest general farm organization.

These Kentucky farm leaders served as delegates at the recent American Farm Bureau convention in New Orleans. From left are: Marshall Coyle of Owingsville, Kentucky Farm Bureau president; Mark Haney of Nancy, KFB first vice president; and John Hendricks from Winchester, second vice president. They were among some 250 Kentuckians who took part in the national Farm Bureau meeting.

Chateau de Vieux Corbeau of Boyle County is one of the 98 markets across the Commonwealth recently accepted into the 2011 Kentucky Farm Bureau Certified Roadside Farm Market Program. In joining the Kentucky Farm Bureau Certified Roadside Farm Market Program, Chateau de Vieux Corbeau has committed to offering quality products and service to its customers. Its acceptance by Farm Bureau tells customers that Chateau de Vieux Corbeau meets the highest standards of quality, freshness and marketing appeal.

LOUISVILLE - Chateau de Vieux Corbeau of Boyle County is one of the 103 markets across the commonwealth recently accepted into the 2013 Kentucky Farm Bureau Certified Roadside Farm Market Program.  In joining the Kentucky Farm Bureau Certified Roadside Farm Market Program, Chateau de Vieux Corbeau has committed to offering quality products and service to its customers. Its acceptance by Farm Bureau tells customers Chateau de Vieux Corbeau meets the highest standards of quality, freshness and marketing appeal.

Jessamine County's Serenity Hill Fiber and Living History Farm is one of the 106 markets across the Commonwealth recently accepted into the 2012 Kentucky Farm Bureau Certified Roadside Farm Market Program. In joining the Kentucky Farm Bureau Certified Roadside Farm Market Program, Serenity Hill Fiber and Living History Farm has committed to offering quality products and service to its customers. Its acceptance by Farm Bureau tells customers that Serenity Hill Fiber and Living History Farm meets the highest standards of quality, freshness, and marketing appeal.

Dear Editor: I believe the majority of people would agree that the fundamental purpose behind all laws is to be just and fair. I am writing to implore people to become aware of the Kentucky Fence Law, and I am urging our public officials to be diligent in making changes to this law to make it fair for all parties involved. At present, the law states that landowners in agricultural areas share in the cost of fencing for livestock. Consider this scenario: A landowner who owns 3.5 acres and is not allowed to own any type of livestock (horses, cattle, etc.)

Boyle County is home to two of the 92 markets across the state that are members of the 2009 Kentucky Farm Bureau Certified Roadside Farm Market Program. The Boyle County Certified Roadside Market members are: Chateau de Vieux Corbeau Winery and Stoneymeadow Farm Fresh. In joining the Kentucky Farm Bureau Certified Roadside Farm Market Program, these markets have committed to offering quality products and service to their customers. Their acceptance by Farm Bureau as a Certified Roadside Market tells customers that they meet the highest standards of quality, freshness and marketing appeal.

The following criminal cases were resolved in Clark Circuit Court May 9 with Judge William Clouse presiding. - Chris Gibson, first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance, pleaded guilty, recommended one year, sentencing June 20. - Heng Van Ly, first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance, pleaded guilty, recommended one year, sentencing June 20. - Corey Nance, first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance (two counts), pleaded guilty, recommended five years concurrent, sentencing June 20. - George E. Rowland Jr., first-degree possession of a controlled substance, pleaded guilty, recommended one year; careless driving, dismissed; possession of marijuana, pleaded guilty, recommended 30 days; public intoxication, pleaded guilty, recommended 10 days; possession of drug paraphernalia, pleaded guilty, recommended 30 days; sentencing June 20. -  Daryl Wayne Wiseman, flagrant non support, pleaded guilty, recommended one year, sentencing June 20. - Michael R. Anderson, receiving stolen property, sentenced to one year, diverted for two years.

Matt Ford of Ford Brothers Auctioneers-Realtors auctioned off the record breaking Kentucky State Fair Grand Champion Ham at the charity auction in Louisville Aug. 26, for a record $1.6 million. Bernard Trager, chairman of Republic Bank and Trust, and Dr. Mark Lynn & Associates, owner of Dr. Bizer’s Vision World, contributed $800,000 each Thursday for the 16-pound country ham. The ham was produced by Broadbent B&B Foods of Kuttawa in western Kentucky. The auction is a highlight of the Kentucky Farm Bureau’s annual Kentucky Country Ham Breakfast at the state fair in Louisville.

Gov. Steve Beshear appointed Jessamine County director of Public Services Mike Cassidy to serve a four-year term on the Kentucky Animal Control Advisory Board last week. The duties of the Kentucky Animal Control Advisory Board include making recommendations to the commissioner of the Department of Agriculture relating to animal control issues, evaluating applications for disbursement of animal care and control funds, establishing shelter standards, and creating training programs.

The following criminal cases were resolved in Clark Circuit Court May 9 with Judge William Clouse presiding. - Chris Gibson, first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance, pleaded guilty, recommended one year, sentencing June 20. - Heng Van Ly, first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance, pleaded guilty, recommended one year, sentencing June 20. - Corey Nance, first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance (two counts), pleaded guilty, recommended five years concurrent, sentencing June 20. - George E. Rowland Jr., first-degree possession of a controlled substance, pleaded guilty, recommended one year; careless driving, dismissed; possession of marijuana, pleaded guilty, recommended 30 days; public intoxication, pleaded guilty, recommended 10 days; possession of drug paraphernalia, pleaded guilty, recommended 30 days; sentencing June 20. -  Daryl Wayne Wiseman, flagrant non support, pleaded guilty, recommended one year, sentencing June 20. - Michael R. Anderson, receiving stolen property, sentenced to one year, diverted for two years.

LOUISVILLE - Chateau de Vieux Corbeau of Boyle County is one of the 103 markets across the commonwealth recently accepted into the 2013 Kentucky Farm Bureau Certified Roadside Farm Market Program.  In joining the Kentucky Farm Bureau Certified Roadside Farm Market Program, Chateau de Vieux Corbeau has committed to offering quality products and service to its customers. Its acceptance by Farm Bureau tells customers Chateau de Vieux Corbeau meets the highest standards of quality, freshness and marketing appeal.

FRANKFORT - Agriculture Commissioner James Comer will visit Boyle County Friday to encourage local residents to make a voluntary $10 donation when they renew their farm license plates. The donation will be split evenly among Kentucky 4-H, Kentucky FFA and Kentucky Proud. Commissioner Comer is traveling to county clerks' offices throughout the state to promote the voluntary donation. “FFA and 4-H helped make me the person I am today,” said Comer, a former state president of Kentucky FFA. “They taught me valuable life lessons while enabling me to make friends from all over the commonwealth.

Clark County Farm Bureau received the 2012 Gold Star Award of Excellence during Kentucky Farm Bureau's annual meeting in Louisville for the achievements of its women's program this year. The award honors county Women's Committees for active participation in leadership development programs, agricultural promotion, educational initiatives and numerous other aspects of support to the local Farm Bureau. With nearly 500,000 member families statewide, Kentucky Farm Bureau is the state's largest general farm organization.

LOUISVILLE - The outstanding overall and Kentucky dairy products exhibitor at the Kentucky State Fair was Winchester Farms Dairy. The Lee Robey family of Logan County won the Kentucky Dairy Production Award, and the Monroe Zimmerman family of Casey County earned the 2012 Kentucky Dairy Quality Award. The Robey and Zimmerman farms were among those honored during the annual Dairy Recognition Dinner Aug. 17 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. "These honors are the result of hard work and commitment to excellence," Agriculture Commissioner James Comer said.

LOUISVILLE - The Monroe Zimmerman family of Casey County earned the 2012 Kentucky Dairy Quality Award and the Lee Robey family of Logan County won the Kentucky Dairy Production Award. The Robey and Zimmerman farms were among those honored during the annual Dairy Recognition Dinner Aug. 17 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. “These honors are the result of hard work and commitment to excellence,” Agriculture Commissioner James Comer said. “These farms represent the best of Kentucky's dairy farm families that produce the milk and other dairy products that we serve to our families.

LOUISVILLE - Summer vacation may be only beginning for most students, but that doesn't mean Kentucky Farm Bureau's emphasis on education is slowing down. Eighty-four high school juniors from 54 counties across the state have accepted invitations to attend KFB's 27th annual Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders, held in two locations this month. IFAL is a unique five-day summer leadership conference that highlights a variety of careers in agriculture while exposing high school students to a preview of college life.

Jessamine County's Serenity Hill Fiber and Living History Farm is one of the 106 markets across the Commonwealth recently accepted into the 2012 Kentucky Farm Bureau Certified Roadside Farm Market Program. In joining the Kentucky Farm Bureau Certified Roadside Farm Market Program, Serenity Hill Fiber and Living History Farm has committed to offering quality products and service to its customers. Its acceptance by Farm Bureau tells customers that Serenity Hill Fiber and Living History Farm meets the highest standards of quality, freshness, and marketing appeal.