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.

Brian Pugh Named 2023 KFB Agency Manager of the Year
Brian Pugh Named 2023 KFB Agency Manager of the Year

Marion County Agency Manager Brian Pugh was named KFB's 2023 Agency Manager of the Year.

Floyd County Farm Bureau Celebrates Food Check-out Day at Local Food City Supermarket
Floyd County Farm Bureau Celebrates Food Check-out Day at Local Food City Supermarket

Floyd County Farm Bureau celebrated Food Check-out Day by giving loaves of bread to customers as they entered the local Food City supermarket.

Floyd County Farm Bureau Women's Committee Recognizes Ag Literacy Week at Local School
Floyd County Farm Bureau Women's Committee Recognizes Ag Literacy Week at Local School

Floyd County Farm Bureau Women's Committee recognizes Ag Literacy Week by donating "How to Grow a Monster" to local schools. 

Floyd County Farm Bureau Women's Committee Helps Local Women's Shelter
Floyd County Farm Bureau Women's Committee Helps Local Women's Shelter

Turning Point Domestic Violence Services in Prestonburg received a donation from Floyd County Farm Bureau.

Katelyn Kidd Awarded College Scholarship from Floyd County Farm Bureau
Katelyn Kidd Awarded College Scholarship from Floyd County Farm Bureau

Katelyn Kidd received the 2021 Floyd County Farm Bureau Scholarship.

Food Check-Out Day 2020
Food Check-Out Day 2020

Floyd County Farm Bureau volunteer leaders celebrate Food Check-Out Day at Food City in Prestonsburg.

Floyd County Farm Bureau Members Meet with Kentucky Senator Johnny Ray Turner
Floyd County Farm Bureau Members Meet with Kentucky Senator Johnny Ray Turner

Floyd County Farm Bureau President Saul Akers and Vice President Billy Hicks met with Kentucky Senator Johnny Ray Turner during Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Legislative Drive-In Day to discuss issue of importance to agriculture and rural communities. 

Floyd County Farm Bureau Support Ronald McDonald Charities
Floyd County Farm Bureau Support Ronald McDonald Charities

Members of Floyd County Farm Bureau visited the Ronald McDonald House in Lexington.

Floyd County Farm Bureau partners with Middle Creek Volunteer Fire Department to support those in need
Floyd County Farm Bureau partners with Middle Creek Volunteer Fire Department to support those in need

Floyd County Farm Bureau makes donation to support community members in need. 

Floyd County Farm Bureau recognizes 2019 scholarship winners
Floyd County Farm Bureau recognizes 2019 scholarship winners

Floyd County Farm Bureau held its annual Scholarship Dinner at Jenny Wiley State Park, May Lodge.  

Five Floyd County Students Awarded Farm Bureau Scholarships
Five Floyd County Students Awarded Farm Bureau Scholarships

Each year Floyd County Farm Bureau offers college scholarship opportunities to high school seniors in the local area. 

Floyd County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships
Floyd County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships

Six Floyd County high school seniors received college scholarships from Floyd County Farm Bureau

Floyd County Farm Bureau Receives 2017 Women's Gold Star Award of Excellence
Floyd County Farm Bureau Receives 2017 Women's Gold Star Award of Excellence

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

Floyd County Farm Bureau Celebrates Food Check-out Week
Floyd County Farm Bureau Celebrates Food Check-out Week

Floyd County Farm Bureau celebrated Food Check-out Week.

Customer Appreciation Day at Floyd County Farm Bureau
Customer Appreciation Day at Floyd County Farm Bureau

Floyd County Farm Bureau loves it's members!

Floyd County 2015 Scholarship Winners
Floyd County 2015 Scholarship Winners

Congratulations to the 2015 Floyd County Farm Bureau Scholarship winners!

KFB Spotlight

Grain Crops Update
October 3, 2024
Grain Crops Update

Even in sub-par growing seasons, Kentucky producers have steadily upped yield production over the years validating their high-level knowledge of just what it takes to be productive on the farm, no matter the weather.

KFB President Eddie Melton: We will Continue Insisting that Congress Pass a Farm Bill
October 3, 2024
KFB President Eddie Melton: We will Continue Insisting that Congress Pass a Farm Bill

As important as agriculture is to the very existence of us all, it makes no sense to me that politics takes precedence over principle.

Pumpkins Finding Their Place on the Farm
October 3, 2024
Pumpkins Finding Their Place on the Farm

There aren’t too many things that indicate fall has arrived more than the sight of pumpkins at nearly every retail food store, in farmers’ markets, and through direct farm sales. And while this state may be better known for corn, soybeans, and tobacco from a crop perspective, pumpkins are proving to be an important addition to the farm.