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: 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 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 by donating "How to Grow a Monster" to local schools.

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 received the 2021 Floyd County Farm Bureau Scholarship.

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 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: 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 makes donation to support community members in need.

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: 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: 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: 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 celebrated Food Check-out Week.

Customer Appreciation Day at Floyd County Farm Bureau: Floyd County Farm Bureau loves it's members!

Floyd County 2015 Scholarship Winners: Congratulations to the 2015 Floyd County Farm Bureau Scholarship winners!

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.