Rooster
Booster, sponsored by Daviess County Cooperative
Extension, Daviess
County Farm Bureau
to feature Kentucky Farm Bureau President, Eddie Melton
The Chamber will host its Rooster Booster breakfast this Thursday, November 6 at 7:30 a.m. at the Owensboro Convention Center (501 West Second Street). The program is sponsored by Daviess County Cooperative Extension and Daviess County Farm Bureau, and will feature Dr. Laura Stephenson, Vice President for Land-grant Engagement and Dean of the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.
The program will also include details of the 2025 Shop Owensboro, Powered by Independence Bank including current participating businesses and important dates.
Agents and Program Assistants of the Daviess County Cooperative Extension Service provide our community with science-based education relevant to people of all backgrounds in the areas of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Sciences, Horticulture, and 4-H Youth Development. Services include soil testing and diagnostic services for plant diseases, insects, weeds, and management recommendations. Family and Consumer Science programs focus on food preservation, food safety, access to nutritious foods, financial education, and promoting healthy homes and communities. Our volunteer groups include Extension Master Gardeners and Extension Homemakers. 4-H offers a variety of clubs, activities, and school enrichment programs for youth ages 9-19. Youth ages 9-15 are provided with a unique opportunity to experience the best week of summer at West Kentucky 4-H Camp! Youth attending 4-H Camp have the chance to interact with other Daviess County youth, as
Additionally, two lucky winners will each score two Golden Tickets, giving them access to skip the line at the Shop Owensboro Kickoff and be the first to get their shopper bags packed with exclusive offers and discounts from participating Shop Owensboro businesses. Reserve your spot now at www.chamber.owensboro.com or by calling the Chamber office at (270) 926-1860 by 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 5.
COST IN ADVANCE: $15.50 for Chamber Members and $25.50 for future Chamber members.
COST AT THE DOOR: $20.50 for Chamber Members and $25.50 for
well as campers from surrounding West Kentucky counties, to gain independence skills and enjoy the outdoors. This 4-day, 3-night event provides everything from crafts and cooking to canoeing and swimming. Teens 16-17 can join us in mentoring these campers to gain valuable leadership experience for future resumes! Adult volunteers are also imperative to make this camping experience possible.
Daviess County residents can support our mission by serving on our Extension District Board or County Extension Council. For more information, call the Daviess County Cooperative Extension Office at 270-685-8480. You can also visit our website at https:// daviess.ca.uky.edu/ and follow us on social media.
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Membership in Kentucky Farm Bureau – Daviess County has its benefits, and we’re not just talking about supporting Kentucky agriculture or getting a great deal on an insurance policy. Members enjoy discounts, deals, rewards and perks from Farm Bureau’s participating retailers and partners. See below the many ways being a Daviess County Farm Bureau member can be a rewarding experience.
1. ADVOCACY: A VOICE FOR AGRICULTURE
• KFB coordinates policy development and policy implementation activities for Farm Bureau, as well as local affairs, state and national legislative and regulatory activities. We are a grassroots organization, and our policies begin right here in Daviess County.
2. SCHOLARSHIPS
2025 KFB Scholarship Awards Set New Record
• The Kentucky Farm Bureau and county Farm Bureau organizations provided 601 college, technical, and proprietary scholarships this year totaling $810,150. The
scholarships are awarded to recipients who display the greatest levels of academic excellence, involvement in extracurricular activities, leadership abilities, and financial need.
3. INSURANCE SERVICES
• Since 1943, people across the state have put their trust in Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance. Today, KFB insures more than 474,000 Kentucky families and businesses. We have insurance agents in all 120 counties, with 13 agents protecting what’s important to you in Daviess County.
4. PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES
• Women: Engaging in FarmCity, Ag in the Classroom and Youth Activities
• Young Farmers: Connecting, growing, and developing young KFB members, ages 18-35, through family-friendly opportunities and experiences.
• Generation Bridge: Focusing on Leadership Development, Membership Engagement, Public
Relations and Branding, and Organizational Relationships, for members ages 36-49.
• Collegiate: Six Chapters: Morehead State University, Murray State University, Eastern University, University of Kentucky, Kentucky State University, Western Kentucky University
• Leadership: Leadership training for young members through our Leadership Enhancement for Agricultural Development (LEAD) Program, an intensive learning experience on political involvement, effective communication, personal development and Farm Bureau involvement.
5. COMMODITY MARKETING
• Helping members with production, promotion, and marketing of agricultural commodities with the goal of increasing net farm income.
6.
OTHER MEMBER
BENEFITS
Automobile Discounts, Travel, Car Rental, Home & Farm, Banking, Identity Theft Monitoring, & Theme Parks.
Dr. Laura Stephenson
Dr. Laura Stephenson assumed the critical leadership positions of vice president for land-grant engagement and dean of the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment on Jan. 1, 2025. Previously, she served as associate vice president for land-grant engagement and associate dean and director of extension. Stephenson knows Kentucky well and has deep roots in our state and the college through her decades of work and leadership in Cooperative Extension. She has served in extension at both UK and the University of Tennessee. She has also served as a department chair, is the co-author of many journal articles and publications and has been a leader on millions of dollars in grant awards around issues such as workforce training, nutrition, community building and health. At UK, she led a substantial reorganization of Cooperative Extension to ensure more efficient delivery of services and communication.
