Agriculture

 Members of the LaRue County FFA were one of 30 teams participating in the National FFA Agricultural Communications Career Development Event at the 85th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Ind.

The team, led by advisor Misty Bivens, was awarded a Silver emblem. Members also competed for individual awards with 87 other participants. Shea Elswick received a Silver emblem, Hayley Utter received a Gold emblem, and Kyle Edlin received a Silver emblem.

 Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture James Comer announced in February that for the first time, the proceeds from the farm licenses plate - voluntary donations would be divided equally among 4-H, FFA, and Kentucky Proud. Farmers can make the $10 donation when they renewed their license plates.

 Cloverbuds meet

The 4-H Cloverbuds will meet 3:30-4:45 p.m. Nov. 7 at the LaRue County Extension Office This is for youth ages 5 to 8 or kindergarten through third grades.

Livestock Club

The 4-H Livestock Club will meet 6 p.m. Nov. 12 at the Extension Office. Any youth wishing to show livestock will need to complete a minimum of six educational hours. For more information, call the Extension Office at 358-3401.

Poultry Club

 As the temperature drops, many insects will search for shelter for the winter months—many times in private residences. This year, people may notice a new insect coming indoors.

This insect is the brown marmorated stink bug, and University of Kentucky entomologists already are receiving calls from homeowners concerning its appearance and offensive odor, said Ric Bessin, extension entomologist with the UK College of Agriculture.