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.

Garrard County Farm Bureau Advocates on Behalf of Agriculture: Garrard County Farm Bureau volunteer leaders meet with Kentucky State Senator Tom Buford during the 2020 Kentucky General Assembly.

Kentucky Representative Travis Brenda Meets with Garrard County Farm Bureau President Anthony Davis: Garrard County Farm Bureau President Anthony Davis met with Kentucky Representative Travis Brenda during KFB's Legislative Drive-In Food and Check-Out Day in Frankfort on February 5.

Garrard County Student Dylan Driskell Wins 2019 KFB Outstanding Farm Bureau Youth Contest: Dylan Driskell of Garrard County was awarded top honors in the 2019 KFB Outstanding Farm Bureau Youth Contest held last December during Kentucky Farm Bureau’s (KFB) 100th annual meeting in Louisville.

AARP Driver Safety Class: AARP is offering a Driver Safety Class on April 16, 2019. Farm Bureau members may be eligible for an insurance discount after attending this class.

IFAL applications now available: Are you a high school junior and interested in agriculture as a career? You could be eligible to attend the Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL): a free five-day summer leadership conference at the University of Kentucky or Murray State University.

College Scholarship Applications Available at Garrard County Farm Bureau: Garrard County Farm Bureau is accepting applications for the Henry West Agricultural Scholarship through April 26, 2019.

Garrard County Farm Bureau Now Accepting Orders for Farm Chemicals: It is time to pre-order farm chemicals for the 2019 season.

2017 Scholarship Receipent

Angie Wagoner recognized for service to Garrard County

Garrard County Farm Bureau recognized Angie Wagoner for her hard work and dedication to serving the people of Garrard County.

Garrard County Farm Bureau now accepting pre-orders for fruit and nuts: Garrard County Farm Bureau is now accepting orders for the 2018 Florida Citrus & Nut Program.

Garrard County Farm Bureau will hold its 2018 Annual Meeting on September 27th: Please join us for the 2018 Garrard County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting

Garrard County Farm Bureau will host Safety Event at Annual Tobacco Cutting Contest in Bryantsville: Garrard County Farm Bureau Federation encourages all farmers and friends to attend the Annual Tobacco Cutting Contest in Bryantsville, KY on Wednesday, September 12^th.

County Agriculture Investment Programs Announcement: Applications are now open for the County Agriculture Investment Programs

Garrard County student awarded Farm Bureau scholarship: Emily Miller, a senior at Garrard County High School, is the recipient of a $2,000 college scholarship from Garrard County Farm Bureau.

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

Food Check-Out day 2018: Garrard County celebrated thier annual food check-out day in Lancaster, Kentucky this last Febuary.

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

Faith Ann Davis Performs at Kentucky Farm Bureau Variety Showcase: Garrard County’s Faith Ann Davis performed before a live audience during the November 30 general session of Kentucky Farm Bureau’s 98th annual meeting in Louisville.

Garrard County Farm Bureau Receives 2017 Young Farmer Gold Star Award of Excellence: Recognized for the achievements of its Young Farm Program this year, Garrard County Farm Bureau received the 2017 Gold Star Award of Excellence during Kentucky Farm Bureau’s annual meeting in Louisville.

Garrard County Media Appreciation Event: Steve Simpson, a director on the Garrard County Board, presented Ted Cox with a gift of appreciation.

KFB Spotlight

Kentucky Farm Bureau President Eddie Melton Re-elected at Organization's 105th Annual Meeting
December 9, 2024: 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: 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: They were each awarded a $3,500 college scholarship, a piece of luggage and a wristwatch as contest prizes.