County News

Submitted by Tim Henry

The Grant Co. Cattlemen Association held their annual membership drive. After a delicious meal we got to hear a great presentation from guest speaker Brent Toole of Merrill Pharmaceutical. It was good to see everyone enjoy themselves after a busy summer. A collaboration between the Grant County Cattlemen, Dry Ridge Fire Department, Ky State Fire Rescue, Complete Towing and the Grant Co. Extension Office held a safety training day for local fire departments. The event gave fire personnel the opportunity to train when farm implements and vehicles are involved in accidents.

Submitted by Chuck Crutcher

The Hardin County Cattlemens Association held their annual meeting on Tuesday, November 15. Cary King, president of the KCA, gave the group an update on what is going on at the state level with KCA . Dan Miller gave a presentation on the workings of Beef solutions and how it benefits the cattle people across the state. This program gives cattle producers an excellent way to capture added value for their cull cows. This product creates the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Ground Beef which is distributed in the Kroger stores across the state and also in Indiana, Illinois, Tennessee, and Ohio. The association was able to present to Doug Shepherd a parting gift for his many years of service to Hardin County as an extension agent and to the beef industry across Kentucky. Doug will be retiring December 31.

Submitted by Moe Hensley

The Metcalfe County Cattlemen met on December 1st at the Metcalfe County Extension Office. There was a very large crowd on hand for the “Christmas Meeting”. Burkmann Feeds was the sponsor for the night’s meeting and Edmonton Store Manager, Russell Hernandez also brought along some very nice door prizes as did other businesses in and around Metcalfe and surrounding counties. As usual, a hearty ribeye steak supper was prepared by the Cooking Crew and I also noticed the Crew had recruited a few more younger cattle men and women to help. After the meal, a new set of By-Laws had been given out and the vote was to adopt the new By-Laws. Harley McIntyre inquired about the interest in a Jr. Cattlemens for Metcalfe County and asked if anyone was interested, or knew someone interested, to get with her about the details. We were also advised that there is a new Facebook page for the MCCA. Please, everyone go check it out and follow along. The floor was then opened up for officer nominees. The new slate of officers for the Metcalfe County Cattlemen will be: Tom Hughes, President Bart Branstetter, Vice President Sharna Acree, Secretary/Treasurer Moe Hensley, Reporter Dr. Charles Townsend, DVM and animal Nutritionist for Burkmann Feed, spoke on the beef industry and gave valuable information for the producer and end user.

After several great prizes were given away, the motion was made to adjourn. Again, we want to thank Burkmann Feeds for sponsoring, and all who donated to this great organization. Just so everyone knows, “In farming, there is no such thing as a snow day.”

Submitted by James W. Bailey

The Barren County Cattlemen’s meeting was held Thursday evening November 17th, 2022 at the Barren County High School Trojan Academy. During the meeting Mr. Jacob Davis of Wright Implement presented a program on the service update of Wright Implement Company. Pictured below from the left to right is; Jacob Davis, Eric Walton, Wyatt Lyles, and Kenny Arterburn, all representing Wright Implement. Pictured far right is Joe Moore, President of the Barren County Cattlemen’s Association. A delicious steak dinner was served and sponsored by WRIGHT IMPLEMENT.

During the Barren County Cattlemen’s meeting which was held November 17th at Barren County School Trojan Academy, Mr. Joey Shives of Wright Implement is shown (below, right) introducing the program to a large audience of local cattlemen’s members.

Charles Townsend, DVM and Russell Hernandez

Harley McIntyre calling names for door prizes

Part of the nice crowd on hand