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: 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 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: 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 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: 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

Senator McConnell Introduces the Protecting American Farmlands Act
March 11, 2025: The legislation addresses a growing crisis in farmland retention, ensuring that retiring farmers can transition their operations to the next generation while preserving farmland for long-term agricultural use.

Presidents Column | Eddie Melton
March 6, 2025: While the ag industry has faced many challenges over the past few years, springtime always offers renewed hope for those of us on the farm.

Down the Backroads | Be Careful of Those Headline Rabbit Holes.
March 6, 2025: With the growing number of self-serve checkout lanes at your favorite shopping venues, I have noticed that many of the supermarket tabloids that used to surround the cash register area have downsized or gone away completely, or maybe they have been placed in less conspicuous areas of the store.