Vol 23/Issue 10
greater owensboro chamber of commerce
NOV.
CHAMBER MATTERS 2025
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
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.
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 future Chamber members.
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. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daviesscountyextension and https://www.facebook.com/daviessco4H Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ daviesscountyextension/ and https://www. instagram.com/daviessco4h/
Relations and Branding, and Organizational Relationships, for members ages 36-49. scholarships are awarded to • Collegiate: Six Chapters: recipients who display the greatest Morehead State University, levels of academic excellence, Murray State University, Eastern involvement in extracurricular University, University of Kentucky, activities, leadership abilities, and Kentucky State University, financial need. Western Kentucky University • Leadership: Leadership 3. INSURANCE SERVICES training for young members • Since 1943, people across through our Leadership the state have put their trust in Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance. Enhancement for Agricultural Development (LEAD) Program, Today, KFB insures more than 1. ADVOCACY: A VOICE an intensive learning experience 474,000 Kentucky families and FOR AGRICULTURE on political involvement, effective businesses. We have insurance • KFB coordinates policy communication, personal agents in all 120 counties, with development and policy development and Farm Bureau 13 agents protecting what’s implementation activities for Farm involvement. important to you in Daviess Bureau, as well as local affairs, County. state and national legislative 5. COMMODITY and regulatory activities. We are MARKETING 4. PROGRAM a grassroots organization, and • Helping members with OPPORTUNITIES our policies begin right here in production, promotion, and • Women: Engaging in FarmDaviess County. marketing of agricultural City, Ag in the Classroom and Youth Activities commodities with the goal of 2. SCHOLARSHIPS • Young Farmers: Connecting, increasing net farm income. 2025 KFB Scholarship growing, and developing Awards Set New Record 6. OTHER MEMBER young KFB members, ages BENEFITS • The Kentucky Farm Bureau and 18-35, through family-friendly Automobile Discounts, county Farm Bureau organizations opportunities and experiences. Travel, Car Rental, Home & provided 601 college, technical, • Generation Bridge: Focusing Farm, Banking, Identity Theft and proprietary scholarships on Leadership Development, Membership Engagement, Public Monitoring, & Theme Parks. this year totaling $810,150. The
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.