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.

Carroll County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships
Carroll County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships

Justin Tuttle and Robert Eli Yocum, both seniors at Carroll County High School, are the recipients of college scholarships from Carroll County Farm Bureau. 

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

Carroll County high school junior Madeline Watts recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL).

Madeline Watts performs at Kentucky Farm Bureau Variety Showcase
Madeline Watts Performs at the Kentucky Farm Bureau Variety Showcase

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

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.