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

Kentucky Farm Bureau President Eddie Melton Re-elected at Organization's 105th Annual Meeting
December 9, 2024
Kentucky Farm Bureau President Eddie Melton Re-elected at Organization's 105th Annual Meeting

Also re-elected were Shane Wiseman of Clark County as First Vice President and Larry Clark of Green County as Second Vice President.

KFB President Eddie Melton Gives Address at the Kentucky Farm Bureau at 105th Annual Meeting
December 9, 2024
KFB President Eddie Melton Gives Address at the Kentucky Farm Bureau at 105th Annual Meeting

The Webster County farmer, who was elected as KFB President last December, delivered a year-end review and shared his thoughts about the past and future of the organization.

Laney Pease and Aiden Manley Awarded Top Honors in KFB's 2024 Outstanding Farm Bureau Youth Contest
December 9, 2024
Laney Pease and Aiden Manley Awarded Top Honors in KFB's 2024 Outstanding Farm Bureau Youth Contest

They were each awarded a $3,500 college scholarship, a piece of luggage and a wristwatch as contest prizes.