Nelson County student awarded Farm Bureau scholarship - Kentucky Farm Bureau

Nelson County student awarded Farm Bureau scholarship

Louisville, KY (July 6, 2018) – Twenty-one Nelson County students received college scholarships from Kentucky Farm Bureau. In partnership with County Farm Bureaus, the Kentucky Farm Bureau Education Foundation awarded $465,400 this year to deserving students from across the Commonwealth.

Nelson County Farm Bureau awarded a $600 scholarship to each of the following students:  Rachel Ann Allen (Bethlehem High School), Manita Allison Berry (Nelson County High School), Patrick Wayne Brady (Bethlehem High School), Christopher Robert Cecil (Bardstown High School). John Michael Clements (Bardstown), Easton Anthony Culver (Thomas Nelson High School), Carly Brooke Douglas (Thomas Nelson High School), Abigail Grace Downs (Bardstown High School), Davis Sutherland Downs (Bethlehem High School), Lesley Ann Downs (Bethlehem High School), Rose Magdalene Downs (Bardstown High School), Shelby Lynn Enlow (Thomas Nelson High School),  Kelsey Marie Greenwell (Bethlehem High School), Savanna Alexis Hill (Nelson County High School), Daniel Seth Milby (Nelson County High School), Evan Phillip Newsome (Bardstown High School), Cassie Michaela Parrish (Thomas Nelson High School), Rachael Hope Tichenor (Thomas Nelson High School), Juanita June Vittitow (Thomas Nelson High School), and David Martin Williams (Nelson County High School).

Juanita June Vittitow of Thomas Nelson High School was awarded a $1,000 scholarship from Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation.

Farm Bureau scholarships, offered annually, are awarded to recipients who display the greatest levels of academic excellence, involvement in extracurricular activities, leadership abilities and financial need

KFB Spotlight

KFB President's Address Highlights Youth Engagement, Policy Progress and Community Impact at Organization's 106th Annual Meeting
December 22, 2025
KFB President's Address Highlights Youth Engagement, Policy Progress and Community Impact at Organization's 106th Annual Meeting

Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) President Eddie Melton delivered his annual address this morning during the organization’s 106th Annual Meeting in Louisville, reflecting on a fast-moving year marked by legislative gains, unprecedented youth participation, community outreach and continued strength across the state’s agricultural community.

Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell shares progress, offers optimism during Kentucky Farm Bureau's 2025 Commodity Luncheon
December 22, 2025
Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell Shares Progress, Offers Optimism During Kentucky Farm Bureau's 2025 Commodity Luncheon

Earlier today, Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell gave keynote remarks during Kentucky Farm Bureau’s (KFB) annual Commodity Luncheon at the organization’s 106th Annual Meeting. The luncheon is one of the most anticipated sessions at the yearly event held at the Galt House in Louisville, celebrating the strength and resilience of Kentucky’s agriculture industry, while looking ahead to the future.

Cody Burke of Franklin County selected as the winner of Kentucky Farm Bureau's 2025 Discussion Meet
December 22, 2025
Cody Burke of Franklin County selected as the winner of Kentucky Farm Bureau's 2025 Discussion Meet

Cattle farmer Cody Burke of Franklin County won first place in the final round of Kentucky Farm Bureau’s (KFB) 2025 Discussion Meet, a debate-styled competition for young farmers that relies on an individual’s skill in reasoning and logical discussion of issues.