County Corner - Kentucky Farm Bureau

County Corner

County Farm Bureaus support every community in the Commonwealth through information, products and service programs including: Women's Leadership Activities, Ag in the Classroom, Commodity Market Information, Scholarships, Certified Roadside Farm Markets and our Young Farmers program.  County Farm Bureaus  have established a reputation as effective advocates for its members.  Check this space often for updates on County Farm Bureau programs and activities happening in our community.

Anderson County student awarded Farm Bureau scholarship
Anderson County student awarded Farm Bureau scholarship

Anderson County student Adam Garrett Sanderson is the recipient of a $2,000 Young Farmer Scholarship from Kentucky Farm Bureau.

Anderson County student attends Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders
Anderson County student attends Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders

Anderson County high school junior Eve Gettelfinger recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL).

Anderson County attends the 2018 Legislative Drive-in and Food Check-out Day
Anderson County attends the 2018 Legislative Drive-in and Food Check-out Day

During the Drive-In, Farm Bureau members met with their state senators and representatives and advocated on behalf of agriculture.

Anderson County Farm Bureau Receives 2017 Women's Gold Star Award of Excellence
Anderson County Farm Bureau Receives 2017 Women's Gold Star Award of Excellence

Recognized for the achievements of its women’s program this year, Anderson County Farm Bureau received the 2017 Gold Star Award of Excellence during Kentucky Farm Bureau’s annual meeting in Louisville.

Anderson County Farm Bureau Receives 2017 Young Farmer Gold Star Award of Excellence
Anderson County Farm Bureau Receives 2017 Young Farmer Gold Star Award of Excellence

Recognized for the achievements of its Young Farm Program this year, Anderson County Farm Bureau received the 2017 Gold Star Award of Excellence during Kentucky Farm Bureau’s annual meeting in Louisville.

Anderson County Farmer of the Year
Anderson County Farmer of the Year

Brandon Mitchell was chosen Farmer of the Year in Anderson County.

Anderson County Student Attends Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders
Anderson County Student Attends Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders

Anderson County high school junior Madison Cherry recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders.

KFB Spotlight

Kentucky Farm Bureau President Eddie Melton Re-elected at Organization's 105th Annual Meeting
December 9, 2024
Kentucky Farm Bureau President Eddie Melton Re-elected at Organization's 105th Annual Meeting

Also re-elected were Shane Wiseman of Clark County as First Vice President and Larry Clark of Green County as Second Vice President.

KFB President Eddie Melton Gives Address at the Kentucky Farm Bureau at 105th Annual Meeting
December 9, 2024
KFB President Eddie Melton Gives Address at the Kentucky Farm Bureau at 105th Annual Meeting

The Webster County farmer, who was elected as KFB President last December, delivered a year-end review and shared his thoughts about the past and future of the organization.

Laney Pease and Aiden Manley Awarded Top Honors in KFB's 2024 Outstanding Farm Bureau Youth Contest
December 9, 2024
Laney Pease and Aiden Manley Awarded Top Honors in KFB's 2024 Outstanding Farm Bureau Youth Contest

They were each awarded a $3,500 college scholarship, a piece of luggage and a wristwatch as contest prizes.