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We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement Numbers 333-63037, 333-116801, 333-157143 and 333-157144 on Forms S-8 and S-3 of Farmers Capital Bank Corporation of our report dated March 11, 2009 with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Farmers Capital Bank Corporation and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, which report appears in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Farmers Capital Bank Corporation for the year ended December 31, 2008.