All of us at Farmers RECC are dedicated to improving the quality of life in the communities we serve, and no one works harder toward that goal than our co-op lineworkers.
It’s a marvel of this era that electricity is a given. Thanks to co-op leaders of previous generations, we have a system in place to serve you. Our lineworkers play a critical role in making sure Farmers RECC’s infrastructure is built and maintained so that we can consistently provide safe, reliable and affordable electricity for our consumer-members.
America’s electric cooperatives have designated the second Monday of each April as National Lineworker Appreciation Day, and on April 8, Farmers RECC will honor these hard-working individuals who often face challenging conditions to keep the lights on. We are proud to recognize the 26 lineworkers who maintain 3,700 miles of power lines in our service territory.
Our lineworkers’ efforts and sacrifice are plain to see, but you may not realize the amount of training and study it takes to become a lineworker in the first place. It’s about a five-year process to advance from an apprentice to journeyman lineworker. Apprentices work alongside our veterans, learning best practices and what we expect of them.
We stress safety every day at Farmers RECC. When working with electricity, diligence and professionalism are absolute necessities. That’s why the lineworkers who work to restore and maintain your power never stop training. In conjunction with our statewide association, Kentucky Electric Cooperatives, lineworkers are always learning and are held to professional standards to keep everyone safe.
Whether they’re restoring power after a major storm or maintaining infrastructure that’s critical to our electric system, lineworkers are Farmers RECC’s first responders, and they’re always ready to get the job done, day or night.
In honor of National Lineworker Appreciation Day, we invite you to take a moment to thank lineworkers for everything they do. Use #ThankaLineworker on social media to show your support.