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The Butler County Farm Bureau was recognized for outstanding membership and program achievement during the recent 93rd Kentucky Farm Bureau annual meeting in Louisville.  Betty Farris, center, accepts the award from David S. Beck, right, Kentucky Farm Bureau executive vice president, and John Sparrow, vice president, agency support and marketing of Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance Companies, during a December 7 recognition and awards program.

2012 Women’s Gold Star Award of Excellence

Recognized for the achievements of its women’s program this year, Butler County Farm Bureau received the 2012 Gold Star Award of Excellence during Kentucky Farm Bureau’s annual meeting in Louisville. 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. Approximately 1,700 members attended KFB’s 93rd annual meeting, December 5-8, to recognize this year’s individual and organizational achievements as well as adopt policy for 2013. To view all the updates released from this year’s annual meeting, visit KYFBNewsroom.com.

Rita Drake, chair of the Butler County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee (left), accepts the 2012 Gold Star Award of Excellence from Phyllis Amyx, chair of the Kentucky Farm Bureau state Women’s Committee (right). The award was presented during a December 7 recognition program at the 93rd Kentucky Farm Bureau annual meeting.

2012 Young Farmer Gold Star Award of Excellence

Recognized for the achievements of its Young Farm Program this year, Butler County Farm Bureau received the 2012 Gold Star Award of Excellence during Kentucky Farm Bureau’s annual meeting in Louisville. The award honors a county’s Young Farmer Committee for its active participation in Farm Bureau leadership development programs, state competitions, and educational or promotional initiatives.

With nearly 500,000 member families statewide, Kentucky Farm Bureau is the state’s largest general farm organization. Approximately 1,700 members attended KFB’s 93rd annual meeting, December 5-8, to recognize this year’s individual and organizational achievements as well as adopt policy for 2013. To view all the updates released from this year’s annual meeting, visit KYFBNewsroom.com.

Ryan Pendley, Young Farmer Chair for Butler County Farm Bureau (center left), accepts the Gold Star Award of Excellence from Mark Haney, Kentucky Farm Bureau President (left). Also pictured are Shane Wells,Vice President of Butler County Farm Bureau (center right), and David S. Beck, Kentucky Farm Bureau Executive Vice President (right). The award was presented during a December 7 recognition program at the 93rd Kentucky Farm Bureau annual meeting.