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Kentucky charity ham auction record bid

Overview

During the 62nd annual Kentucky Farm Bureau Country Ham Breakfast and Charity Auction, a 16.7-pound Grand Champion Country Ham produced by Tim Berry of Clifty Farm Country Meats sold for a record-breaking $10 million. The winning bid was a joint contribution from Kelly and Joe Craft and Central Bank.

This marks the fifth consecutive year the Crafts and Central Bank have partnered for a $10 million bid at the event. The proceeds are being split equally between the two parties to support various Kentucky charitable causes. The Crafts’ portion is designated for the Guilfoil Recreation Center at the Boys & Girls Club of Glasgow-Barren County and local FFA chapters, while Central Bank’s contribution will benefit several medical and educational organizations, including the Markey Cancer Center and the University of Kentucky.

Entities

Central bank

Timeline

  1. 21 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Kentucky country ham sells for record $10 million at charity auction

    A 16.7-pound Grand Champion Country Ham sold for a record $10 million at the Kentucky Farm Bureau charity auction, with proceeds benefiting local educational and community organizations.

  2. 25 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Kelly and Joe Craft, Central Bank bid $10M for Kentucky State Fair ham

    Kelly and Joe Craft and Central Bank donated a combined $10 million through a winning bid for the Kentucky State Fair Grand Champion Country Ham to support various state charities.

Sources

amnews.com · dexerto.com · state-journal.com · unilad.com