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We consent to the incorporation by reference in this registration statement on Form S-3 for the “shelf” registration of common stock, preferred stock, depositary shares, warrants and units for Farmers Capital Bank Corporation of our report, dated March 11, 2009, on the consolidated financial statements of Farmers Capital Bank Corporation and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Farmers Capital Bank Corporation for the year ended December 31, 2008 and to the reference to us under the heading “Experts” in the prospectus.