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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.

Kentucky Farm Bureau Names Calloway County Teacher the Winner of its 2024 Excellence in Ag Literacy Award
December 9, 2024
Kentucky Farm Bureau Names Calloway County Teacher the Winner of its 2024 Excellence in Ag Literacy Award

Laken Falwell, K-5 library media specialist and STEM teacher at North Calloway Elementary School, is the recipient of KFB’s 2024 Excellence in Ag Literacy Award.

Ruth Ann Fink of Clark County selected as the winner of Kentucky Farm Bureau's 2024 Discussion Meet
December 9, 2024
Ruth Ann Fink of Clark County selected as the winner of Kentucky Farm Bureau's 2024 Discussion Meet

Fink participated with three other entrants in the final event, winning a Kubota RTV sponsored by Southern Farm Bureau Life and Amburgey’s Farm Machinery. She will represent Kentucky in the national competition at the 2025 American Farm Bureau Federation convention in January.

Kentucky Farm Bureau Hosts Commodity Luncheon at its 105th Annual Meeting in Louisville
December 9, 2024
Kentucky Farm Bureau Hosts Commodity Luncheon at its 105th Annual Meeting in Louisville

The luncheon is one of the many traditions at the KFB Annual Meeting, celebrating the strength and resilience of Kentucky’s agriculture industry, and looking ahead to the future.

 

Kentucky Farm Bureau Names Ryan Bivens its 2024 Generation Bridge Advocate of the Year
November 26, 2024
Kentucky Farm Bureau Names Ryan Bivens its 2024 Generation Bridge Advocate of the Year

Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) announced today that LaRue County farmer Ryan Bivens has been named its 2024 Generation Bridge Advocate of the Year.

Cost of Thanksgiving Dinner Declines – Remains Higher Than Pre-Pandemic Levels
November 26, 2024
Cost of Thanksgiving Dinner Declines – Remains Higher Than Pre-Pandemic Levels

Cooking a Thanksgiving feast for your friends and family will cost less than last year but will still be more expensive than before the pandemic.

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.”