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.

Fleming County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships: Nicholas Clark, Zachary Hyatt, Katlyn Jett, Carson Prater, and Allie Thomas, all seniors at Fleming County High School, are each the recipient of a $1,000 college scholarship from Fleming County Farm Bureau.

Fleming County student attends Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders: Fleming County high school junior Katie Burke recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL).

Fleming County student attends Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders: Fleming County high school junior J.W. Cox recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL).

Fleming County Attends the 2018 Legislative Drive-in and Food Check-out Day: Kentucky Farm Bureau held its annual Legislative Drive-In in Frankfort on Wednesday, March 7, 2018. During the Drive-In, Farm Bureau members met with their state senators and representatives and advocated on behalf of agriculture.

Fleming County Farm Bureau Receives 2017 Women's Gold Star Award of Excellence: Recognized for the achievements of its women’s program this year, Fleming County Farm Bureau received the 2017 Gold Star Award of Excellence during Kentucky Farm Bureau’s annual meeting in Louisville.

Project by Fleming County Student Featured in Kentucky Farm Bureau's "Science in Agriculture" Displays: Fleming County student, Laney Pease, was among the 12 students selected from across the state to display their agriculture science projects at this week’s Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) annual meeting in Louisville.

Project by Fleming County Students Featured in Kentucky Farm Bureau's "Science in Agriculture" Displays: Fleming County students Casey Hickerson and Jenna Utterback were among the 12 students selected from across the state to display their agriculture science projects at this week’s Kentucky Farm Bureau annual meeting in Louisville.

Fleming County Student Attends Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders: Fleming County high school junior Katie Jett recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders. Jett and 43 other high school students from around the state attended the five-day summer leadership conference, held June 18-22 at the University of Kentucky.

Fleming County Farm Bureau Scholarship Application: To apply for this scholarship, students must be a child of a Fleming County Farm Bureau member family, finish high school within the year they apply, and have a 2.0 GPA or higher.

Key Programs of Fleming County Farm Bureau: A list of the key events held by Fleming County Farm Bureau

KFB Spotlight

Senator McConnell Introduces the Protecting American Farmlands Act
March 11, 2025: The legislation addresses a growing crisis in farmland retention, ensuring that retiring farmers can transition their operations to the next generation while preserving farmland for long-term agricultural use.

Presidents Column | Eddie Melton
March 6, 2025: While the ag industry has faced many challenges over the past few years, springtime always offers renewed hope for those of us on the farm.

Down the Backroads | Be Careful of Those Headline Rabbit Holes.
March 6, 2025: With the growing number of self-serve checkout lanes at your favorite shopping venues, I have noticed that many of the supermarket tabloids that used to surround the cash register area have downsized or gone away completely, or maybe they have been placed in less conspicuous areas of the store.