County News

Submitted by James W. Bailey

The Barren County Cattlemen’s meeting was held Thursday evening December 8th, 2022, at the Barren County High School Trojan Academy. During the meeting Mr. Zach Burris of AgCentral Co-op in Glasgow, presented a program on the sales and service of Deutz tractors and equipment. Pictured from left to right is Zach Burris of AgCentral Co-op, and Don Wilson, Treasurer of the Barren County Cattlemen’s Association. A delicious steak dinner was served which was sponsored by AG CENTRAL COOP OF GLASGOW.

TWIN LAKES NEWS

Submitted by Steve Peddicord

The Twin Lakes Assn. successfully held its 3rd annual winter coat drive in Clinton county. This year over 150 coats, jackets, and vests were donated by members of the association along with several others.

The coats were collected over a 4-week period at the Clinton County Extension office. Following collection, all of the outerwear was sorted by gender and size and then distributed by organizations throughout the county. Members of the association are actively looking forward to a busy and project filled 2023. Planned projects for the upcoming year include: sponsoring and administering the CAIP program, providing a newly purchased pasture sprayer to members, several cooking events in the county beginning in May (Beef Month), a booth at the Fall Foothills Festival, and wrapping up the year with an awards banquet and Christmas program.

(L-R) Paul Conner, Pattie Upchurch, John Washburn, and Steve Peddicord

The Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association (KCA) has been a longtime supporter of youth across the state through FFA, 4-H and scholarships. KCA has a youth scholarship available funded by the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Foundation (KCF).

The KCF Youth Scholarship started in 1991 and has provided over $156,000 in scholarship funds to students across Kentucky. Five $1,500 scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school seniors from each of the five KCA regions who plan to major in Agriculture or an Agriculturally-related subject, with the possibility of two $1,500 additional scholarships from any region.

Deadline for submission of the KCF Youth Scholarship is March 31, 2023 to the KCA Office at 176 Pasadena Drive, Lexington, KY 40503. To download an application, view the requirements, or for more information, please visit KCA online at www.kycattle.org under Youth Activities.