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.

Ballard County student awarded Farm Bureau scholarship
Ballard County student awarded Farm Bureau scholarship

Rianah Paige Fields, a senior at Ballard Memorial High School, was awarded a $3,000 “Leadership in Agriculture” scholarship from Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation. 

Ballard County students attend Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders
Ballard County students attend Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders

Ballard County high school juniors Sydney Leigh and Braden Nichols recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL). 

Ballard County Students Attend Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders
Ballard County Students Attend Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders

Ballard County high school juniors Ree Fields and Hayden Roberts recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders. Fields, Roberts, and 42 other high school students from around the state attended the five-day summer leadership conference, held June 11-15 at Murray State University.

KFB Spotlight

Kentucky Farm Bureau Names 2024 Kentucky Farmer of the Year Finalists
July 1, 2024
Kentucky Farm Bureau Names 2024 Kentucky Farmer  of the Year Finalists

Kentucky Farm Bureau announced the finalists for 2024 Kentucky Farmer of the Year. This annual KFB award recognizes an individual whose efforts strengthen the state’s agriculture industry and demonstrate service and leadership, both on and off the farm. 

Down the Backroads | One Person Can Change the World
June 24, 2024
Down the Backroads | One Person Can Change the World

What Caitlin Clark did was lead the way in changing the world of basketball. That one person, during this one season, did so much to make a positive impact.

Agriculture Commissioner Proclaims June as Dairy Month in Kentucky
June 20, 2024
Agriculture Commissioner Proclaims June as Dairy Month in Kentucky

Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell joined dairy industry representatives and dairy producers on Tuesday, June 18, to sign a proclamation honoring the dairy industry and June as Dairy Month in Kentucky.