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.

Greenup County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships
Greenup County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships

Six Greenup County high school seniors received college scholarships from Kentucky Farm Bureau. 

Greenup County student attends Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders
Greenup County student attends Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders

Greenup County high school junior Anna Jaco recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL).

Greenup County student attends Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders
Greenup County student attends Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders

Greenup County high school junior Keith Sparks recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL).

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

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

Greenup County Farm Bureau Receives 2017 Young Farmer Gold Star Award of Excellence
Greenup County Farm Bureau Receives 2017 Young Farmer Gold Star Award of Excellence

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

KFB Spotlight

Kentucky Farm Bureau President Eddie Melton Re-elected at Organization's 105th Annual Meeting
December 9, 2024
Kentucky Farm Bureau President Eddie Melton Re-elected at Organization's 105th Annual Meeting

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
KFB President Eddie Melton Gives Address at the Kentucky Farm Bureau at 105th Annual Meeting

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
Laney Pease and Aiden Manley Awarded Top Honors in KFB's 2024 Outstanding Farm Bureau Youth Contest

They were each awarded a $3,500 college scholarship, a piece of luggage and a wristwatch as contest prizes.