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.

Bath County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships
Bath County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships

Lexie Craig and Cameron Vincent, both seniors at Bath County High School, are the recipients of college scholarships from Kentucky Farm Bureau.

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

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

Robbie Wright Performs at Kentucky Farm Bureau Variety Showcase
Robbie Wright Performs at Kentucky Farm Bureau Variety Showcase

Robbie Wright of Bath County performed before a live audience during the November 30 general session of Kentucky Farm Bureau’s 98th annual meeting in Louisville.

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

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

KFB Spotlight

Grain Crops Update
October 3, 2024
Grain Crops Update

Even in sub-par growing seasons, Kentucky producers have steadily upped yield production over the years validating their high-level knowledge of just what it takes to be productive on the farm, no matter the weather.

KFB President Eddie Melton: We will Continue Insisting that Congress Pass a Farm Bill
October 3, 2024
KFB President Eddie Melton: We will Continue Insisting that Congress Pass a Farm Bill

As important as agriculture is to the very existence of us all, it makes no sense to me that politics takes precedence over principle.

Pumpkins Finding Their Place on the Farm
October 3, 2024
Pumpkins Finding Their Place on the Farm

There aren’t too many things that indicate fall has arrived more than the sight of pumpkins at nearly every retail food store, in farmers’ markets, and through direct farm sales. And while this state may be better known for corn, soybeans, and tobacco from a crop perspective, pumpkins are proving to be an important addition to the farm.