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

Melissa Miller of Hardin County named KFB's 2025 Generation Bridge Advocate of the Year
November 19, 2025
Melissa Miller of Hardin County named KFB's 2025 Generation Bridge Advocate of the Year

This award honors a Farm Bureau member who demonstrates exceptional leadership and dedication to bridging generations within the organization — creating opportunities for members of all ages to engage, share experiences and strengthen the future of agriculture.

Blind 'Wonder Dog' from Kentucky Named Finalist in American Farm Bureau's 2025 Farm Dog of the Year Competition
November 18, 2025
Blind 'Wonder Dog' from Kentucky Named Finalist in American Farm Bureau's 2025 Farm Dog of the Year Competition

Goose, a 12-year-old Red Heeler has been selected as a national finalists for the People’s Choice Pup award in the American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) 2025 Farm Dog of the Year competition.

Commissioner Shell Coordinates Statewide Effort to Support Kentuckians During Federal Shutdown
November 3, 2025
Commissioner Shell Coordinates Statewide Effort to Support Kentuckians During Federal Shutdown

In response to the ongoing federal government shutdown, Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell has coordinated a statewide effort to help ensure Kentuckians continue to have access to food and support during this critical time.