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Two farms from Meade County are receiving recognition from Kentucky Farm Bureau.

Kentucky Farm Bureau has named J.T. Barger Farm in Brandenburg and Bickett Farm in Vine Grove as Legacy Farms, recognizing “their long-standing commitment to farming, contributions to the local community, and involvement in KFB.”

According to KFB, each County Farm Bureau can nominate three local farms for the honor each year. The Legacy Farm designation is “awarded to farmers who have demonstrated a commitment to agriculture and the strengthening of rural communities.”

Meade County Farm Bureau says J.T. Barger Farm has been active in production agriculture for 71 years, raising cattle, hay, corn, soybeans, wheat, tobacco, and draft horses. The farm is run by J.T. and Eleanor Barger.

Bickett Farm has been active in production agriculture for 77 years, producing beef cattle, corn, wheat, tobacco, and hay. The farm is run by Ed Bickett.

Find more information on Kentucky Farm Bureau at kyfb.com.

UPDATE 9/1/26: The Breckinridge County Sheriff’s Office says Shank has been located.
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Emergency personnel are searching for a missing juvenile in Breckinridge County.

The Breckinridge County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Khloe Shank, who was reported as a runaway on August 15. The sheriff’s office describes Shank as a “14-year-old female with a slim build, 5 feet 3 inches tall, and 147 pounds.” She has black hair with red streaks, and was last seen near Ashley Lane close to Sinking Creek Hill off U.S. 60 near Irvington wearing a black hoodie and brown pajama pants.

Shank’s whereabouts and direction of travel are unknown. A missing person’s report has been filed. If you have any information about Khloe Shank, please contact the Breckinridge County Sheriff’s Office at 270-756-2361.