Agriculture

Kentucky Horse Council sets new family oriented event

The Kentucky Horse Council announced the Kentucky Round-Up, a new family event featuring horse fun, learning and interaction to be held Feb. 2 in the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park.  Kentucky Round-Up also includes an evening concert by country music star John Michael Montgomery.

Boer goat showing rising with hundreds at NAILE

An increase of the Boer goat market has lead to an increase in goat showing, with nearly 350 entries for the Junior Wether Goat Show and nearly 600 entries for the Open Boer Goat Show at the North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE), which is in Louisville.

“Walking away with a championship banner is marketing that pays for itself,” said Chris Caudill of Waddy, NAILE market wether and boer goat superintendant, in a release.

Tuckers, Witt, Tingle to lead Southern States

Two Shelby County farmers who have their hands in a lot of roles have added another.

Ray Tucker and Gene Witt have been elected to the board of Southern States Cooperative during the organization’s annual meeting on Nov. 2. Tucker will serve as the board’s chairman/president and Witt as vice chairman/vice president.

Tucker has served in leadership positions on a variety of boards, including heading up the 2012 Shelby County Fair.

Some years are worse than others: I remember years when it was like a siege of lady beetles other years a few popped up here or there. Usually they sneak their way into our homes as a noticeable chill settles in.

On sunny days they cling to the screen door on the south side of where I write. Presently they are displayed before me.

I need not worry about them as they sun themselves. But the ones that collect indoors, well your best bet is a vacuum cleaner!