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The annual meeting of the Butler County Stockman’s Association will be Thursday, March 23rd at 6:00 p.m. at the Butler County Extension Office.  There will be a meal sponsored by Green River Catering, an educational presentation, and a short business meeting.  Thanks to Drake’s Farm Service and Tarter Gate for sponsoring our meal.  We will also announce the winners of this year’s forage contest.  There will be free health screenings and tetanus shots available starting at 5:00 p.m., and the county livestock directory project will be discussed.   

The Stockman’s Association is Butler County’s chapter of the Kentucky Cattleman’s Association, but was chartered to support all livestock.  It is a volunteer led organization that’s mission is to support the livestock industry in Butler County.  Anyone with livestock in Butler County should be a member of the Stockman’s Association.  Membership dues are $5 per year per family.  Everyone is invited to attend this meeting.

For more information, contact the Butler County Extension Office of the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service at 102 Parkway Lane, Morgantown or by calling 270-526-3767.

Educational programs of the Cooperative Extension Service serve all people regardless of economic or social status and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expressions, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, age, veteran status, or physical or mental disability.

Submitted By: Greg Drake II, County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources