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FAYETTE COUNTY NEWS

Submitted by Kentucky Department of Agriculture Addison White of Lexington, who was selected to intern this summer at the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, was presented an honorary commissioner of agriculture certificate by Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles. The coronavirus pandemic closed KDA offices to the public last spring, forcing the internship program to be canceled. White is attending Oklahoma State University, where she is a member of Block and Bridle, and the Cattlewomen’s Club. (Photo by Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s Office of Communications) Submitted by Roger Simpson

Pictured from left to right, Jerrell Beliles, Muhlenberg County Cattlemen’s Association President, Dewayne Pendley, Jerry Oates, Muhlenberg County Cattlemen’s Association Vice President, ET Pendley, Muhlenberg County Cattlemen’s Association Secretary, Henry “Cotton” Tatum, Maurice Randolph, and Past President of the Muhlenberg County Cattlemen’s Association, Roy Day.

Members of the Muhlenberg County Cattlemen’s Association recently worked to help one of their fellow beef producers after he had some health issues and was not able to get his hay harvested. Henry “Cotton” Tatum standing fifth from the left has always been a part of the team that has helped with cooking events for the annual AG Day, 4H and FFA Livestock judging event, Cow Patty Bingo for the scholarship program or whatever the Association is involved with. After learning that Mr. Tatum was unable to harvest his hay due to health issues, Association members decided to help make sure he had hay for his cow herd. The Muhlenberg County Cattlemen’s Association Membership has sent hay to Louisiana after hurricanes and Oklahoma during droughts so it just made sense to help

one of their neighbors and fellow Association members in their home county.

Jerrell Beliles, Muhlenberg County Cattlemen Association President moves hay to storage for fellow member Henry “Cotton” Tatum.

Submitted by Nicole Goecke On October 8th, the Bracken County Cattlemen’s Association hosted a drive-thru membership meeting at the Bracken County Extension Office. Officers and directors conducted three stops; membership renewal/cast officer vote, goody bag pick up, and boxed meal pick up. The meeting was sponsored by Farm Credit Mid-America and Hinton Mills. Roughly 75 members and guests were in attendance. Our association would like to welcome Meghanne McClanahan (treasurer) and Sandy Ruf (secretary) to our officer team. A big thank you goes to Amy Pribble and Donnie Bowles for their service since 2016. Bracken County Cattlemen’s Association would like to thank everyone who participated and we hope to conduct a normal meeting in 2021.

Submitted by John Burnett and TJ Adkins

The Pulaski County Cattlemen’s held a meeting on September 29th at the Highway 27 Twin Drive-In in Somerset, KY. The meeting was held in conjunction with the Pulaski County Cattlemen’s, Kentucky Beef Network, Eden Shale Farm, NRCS, Pulaski County Soil Conservation District, Pulaski County High School FFA, Pulaski County Extension and USDA 319 grant. A meal and information was handed out upon entrance. The meeting was a great success with 125 people in attendance and met all social distancing

guidelines.