Generation Bridge - Kentucky Farm Bureau

Generation Bridge

Generation Bridge program was established to build KFB leaders

The Generation Bridge program was established to build KFB leaders between the ages of 36-49 and help fulfill the strategic planning goals determined by the Vision 100 Committee:

  • Leadership Development
  • Membership Engagement
  • Public Relations and Branding
  • Organizational Relationships
     

The Generation Bridge Program will also enhance the KFB mission by cultivating new and rising leaders through opportunities and grassroots involvement in our organization and throughout the agricultural industry.  BRIDGE will Build Relationships, Innovation, and Dynamic Growth through Engagement.”

 

Goals

Leadership Development:

• Local Community Outreach (Ex: Chambers, Rotary, Fiscal Court, Etc.)

• State Legislative Day in Frankfort

• National Advocacy Efforts

• Leadership Committee Planning Retreat

• Generation Bridge Leadership Summit

 

Membership Engagement:

• Attend County Meetings

• Engage Generation Bridge Members on County Boards

• District Meetings for Generation Bridge Members

• Annual Generation Bridge Leadership Summit

• Participation in Awards Book Program

 

Public Relations and Branding:

• Social Media Training Seminars

• Mock TV/News Media Interviews

• Social Media Engagement Promoting Agriculture

• Grow Generation Bridge’s Social Media Following

 

Organizational Relationships:

• Events will be open to Regular Federation Members and Insurance Members

• Recruitment of KFB Members by Insurance and Federation Volunteers and Employees

• Relationships developed at the county and district level will strengthen the bond between KFBF and KFBMIC statewide

Meet Your Committee

Jed Clark, Chair
District 1 – Graves Co.

 

Katie Cecil-Pedigo, Vice Chair
District 2 – Daviess Co.

 

Brad Hines
District 3 – Hart Co.

 

Micah Thomas
District 4 - Allen Co.

 

Melissa Huggett
District 5 - Bullitt Co.

 

Mark Mullins
District 6 – Trimble Co.

 

Sara Beth Guffey
District 7 – Clinton Co.

 

Greg Harris
District 8 – Madison Co.

 

Rob McClanahan
District 9 – Pendleton Co.

 

Jason McGlone
District 10 – Carter

 

Nathan Boggs
District 11 – Harlan

 

Scott Bouldin, Secretary
KFB Mutual Insurance Company – Warren Co.

 

Phillip Greene
KFB Mutual Insurance Company – Nicholas Co.

 

Generation Bridge Advocate of the Year

The Generation Bridge Advocate of the Year Award recognizes a Kentucky Farm Bureau member between the ages of 36-49 for their outstanding efforts in advocacy for agriculture. The award will be presented at the Kentucky Farm Bureau Annual Meeting in December at the Galt House.

Kentucky Farm Bureau members can nominate any Kentucky Farm Bureau member between the ages of 36-49 for the Generation Bridge Advocate of the Year Award. Members can only nominate one individual per year.

Nominations for the 2025 Generation Bridge Advocate of the Year will be available August 2025.