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.

Butler County Farm Bureau Will Host Its 2019 Annual Meeting on September 10

2019 Young Farmer Summer Outing: Join us July 26-27 in Somerset, KY at the 2019 Young Farmer Summer Outing!

Coffee Hour at Butler County Farm Bureau: Farm Bureau's May coffee hour was a huge success. We would like to thank everyone who stopped by and we would like thank to Kelly Bratcher for the delicious food.

Ag Literacy Day at Morgantown Elementary School: Butler County Farm Bureau celebrates Ag Literacy Day at local elementary school.

Butler County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships: Emily Wallace and Jasmine Creager, both seniors at Butler County High School, are the recipients of college scholarships from Butler County Farm Bureau.

Butler County student attends Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders: Butler County high school junior Kadi Hunt recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL).

Butler County Farm Bureau Attends the Farm Machinery Show: Butler County Farm Bureau had a large group to go to the 2018 Farm Machinery Show in Louisville today.

Butler County Farm Bureau Celebrates National Ag Week: To Celebrate National AG Week Butler County Farm Bureau Federation donated canned items to WLBQ to give to the Feed the Need program. Remember to drop your canned food items at WLBQ. They will match your donation.

Butler County Farm Bureau Meet the Candidates Meeting

Thank You to all the candidates that participated in the Butler County Farm Bureau Federation Meet the Candidates Meeting last night. Good luck to all of you in the up-coming elections.

Butler County Farm Bureau Coffee Hour: Stop by and join us Wednesday morning, April 18th, between 7:30am and 8:30am for coffee hour.

Butler County Attends the 2018 Legislative Drive-in and Food Check-out Day: Kentucky Farm Bureau held its annual Legislative Drive-in in Frankfort on Wednesday, March 7, 2018. During the Drive-in, Farm Bureau members met with their state senators and representatives and advocated on behalf of agriculture.

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

Jarrod M. Carathers Performs at Kentucky Farm Bureau Variety Showcase: Butler County’s Jarrod Carathers performed before a live audience during the November 30th general session of Kentucky Farm Bureau’s 98th annual meeting in Louisville.

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

2017 Media & Legislative Appreciation Dinner: Butler County Farm Bureau held their annual Media & Legislative Appreciation Dinner on August 19th.

Butler County Farm Bureau 2017 Annual Meeting: Butler County's 2017 Annual Meeting will be held September 12th at the Eva J. Hawes Building at 6:00pm.

Customer Appreciation Day June 30th: Butler County Farm Bureau will be having our annual Customer Appreciation Day Friday, June 30th from 10:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Butler County Student Attends Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders: Butler County high school junior Jessica Camp recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders.

78th Annual Meeting: Butler County Farm Bureau Board of Directors invites all our members and their families to our 78^th Annual Meeting.

Congratulations to Butler County Farm Bureau Scholarship Winner: Congratulations to Olivia Neighbors, Butler Co. Farm Bureau's 2016 Scholarship recipient. We want to wish you the best of luck in your future!

KFB Spotlight

President's Column | The Value of Our County Farm Bureaus is Immeasurable
November 8, 2024: From an advocacy perspective, Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) has been busier than ever working with our local, state, and national lawmakers to move our agricultural industry forward by way of the priorities that begin with our county leaders throughout the state.

The Work of the Fine Artist of Joe Bonomo
November 8, 2024: “I'm a Christian man, and I know that God has given me gifts for a reason,” he said. “What it comes down to is if I'm given a talent like art, I'm accountable to use that talent to share God's grace and glory with the rest of the world. I think when people look at my art, they see enthusiasm and a connection with the human existence.”

LilyBud Farm Market | Carrying on a Family Tradition
November 8, 2024: Lily Roadcap has called her family’s farm home for her entire life having grown up in this small Shelby County community. As such, the fourth-generation farmer has always known she wanted to do something related to agriculture having grown up on a farm that began as a dairy and is now a predominantly cattle and hay operation.