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.

BCFB Purchases Grain Bin Rescue Sleeves for Local Fire Departments
BCFB Purchases Grain Bin Rescue Sleeves for Local Fire Departments

During the January 2020 Board Meeting, Breckinridge County Farm Bureau presented local fire departments with Turtle Tubes Grain Rescue Sleeves.

Breckinridge County Farm Bureau Hosts Annual Meeting
Breckinridge County Farm Bureau Hosts Annual Meeting

Breckinridge County Farm Bureau thanked and recognized members at its Member Appreciation Day and Annual Meeting held on Tuesday, September 3.

Breckinridge County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships
Breckinridge County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships

Mason Lee Chandler and Hannah Nicole Dockery, both seniors at Breckinridge County High School, are the recipients of college scholarships from Breckinridge County Farm Bureau

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

Breckinridge County high school junior Alex Burke recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL).

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

Breckinridge County high school juniors Jada Critchelow and Jayme Galloway recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL). 

May Meeting: Kroger Beef
May Meeting: Kroger Beef

Breckenridge County Farm Bureau members learned about the Ky. Proud Beef Program, which is bringing local beef to Kroger stores, during its May meeting.

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

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

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

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

Breckinridge County Farm Bureau May Hail Clinic
Breckinridge County Farm Bureau May Hail Clinic

Breckinridge county had a hail clinic 5/16-5/18 to take care of members auto losses.

Breckinridge County Young Farmers
Breckinridge County Young Farmers

Monday march 7th the Breckinridge county young farmers met at the extension office.  Guest speaker Dr Jonathan Shockley spoke about the economics of grain hauling.

Breckinridge County Farm Bureau Local Discounts
Breckinridge County Farm Bureau Local Discounts

Several local discounts available to our members.

KFB Spotlight

KFB's 60th Annual Ham Breakfast Raises a Record $10.5 Million for Kentucky Charities
August 22, 2024
KFB's 60th Annual Ham Breakfast Raises a Record $10.5 Million for Kentucky Charities

Today’s 60th annual Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) Country Ham Breakfast and Charity Auction at the Kentucky State Fair brought in an astounding winning bid of $10.5 million from Kelly and Joe Craft.

Kentucky FFA Breaks Ground on Rising Sun Center
August 12, 2024
Kentucky FFA Breaks Ground on Rising Sun Center

The Kentucky FFA Association broke ground yesterday for the Rising Sun Center at the Leadership Training Center (also known as FFA Camp) in Hardinsburg, Kentucky.

President's Column | Eddie Melton
August 9, 2024
President's Column | Eddie Melton

At this point in time, we are projected to be in the hole by about $32 billion this year. “Unbelievable!” you might say, but we have faced ag deficits in four of the last six years and never at the amount we are seeing now.