Kentucky Ham Auction and Political Playbook | Louisville News

Ten million dollars for a ham? Yes, in Kentucky’s annual Farm Bureau auction, where Joe and Kelly Craft, backed by Central Bank, matched last year’s record bid — falling just short of their 2024 high. But this isn’t just pork and politics — it’s a major midterm battleground, with candidates schmoozing farmers while raising cash for charities like Boys & Girls Clubs and Future Farmers of America. Behind the glitz? Farmers battling rising costs and shaky markets. And as the governor’s race heats up, this event became a stage for shaping Kentucky’s future — one ham at a time. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d045b88876a96670