Generation Bridge
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
Rob McClanahan, Chair
District 9 – Pendleton Co.
Jed Clark, Vice Chair
District 1 – Graves Co.
Katie Cecil-Pedigo, Secretary
District 2 – Daviess Co.
Brad Hines
District 3 – Hart Co.
Jennifer Tucker
District 4 - Warren Co.
Melissa Huggett
District 5 - Bullitt Co.
Kevin Neltner
District 6 – Campbell Co.
Sara Beth Guffey
District 7 – Clinton Co.
Josh Brown
District 8 – Lincoln Co.
Byron Amburgey
District 10 – Montgomery Co.
Nathan Boggs
District 11 – Harlan
Scott Bouldin
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 2024 Generation Bridge Advocate of the Year will be available August 2024.