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.

Calloway County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships
Calloway County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships

Five Calloway County seniors from Murray High School received college scholarships from Kentucky Farm Bureau.

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

Calloway County high school juniors Joza Mikulick and Alyssa Trambetti recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL).

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

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

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

Calloway County high school juniors Amberly Geurin, Tanner Hicks, and Lexie Lamb recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders.

The History of KFB in Calloway County
The History of KFB in Calloway County

American GIs were marching across the European and Pacific theatres of World War II when the first insurance policies of Kentucky Farm Bureau were sold in Murray-Calloway County.

KFB Spotlight

President's Column | The Value of Our County Farm Bureaus is Immeasurable
November 8, 2024
President's Column | The Value of Our County Farm Bureaus is Immeasurable

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
The Work of the Fine Artist of Joe Bonomo

“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
LilyBud Farm Market | Carrying on a Family Tradition

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.