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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.

Jackson County Farm Bureau Newsletter July 2020
Jackson County Farm Bureau Newsletter July 2020
Jackson County Farm Bureau Newsletter October 2019
Jackson County Farm Bureau Newsletter October 2019
Jackson County Farm Bureau Brings KFB to the Fair
Jackson County Farm Bureau Brings KFB to the Fair

This year is the 100th anniversary of Kentucky Farm Bureau.  In celebration, Jackson County Farm Bureau brought the KFB Model T truck to the county fair.  

JACKSON COUNTY FARM BUREAU HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING AND  PICNIC 2019 
JACKSON COUNTY FARM BUREAU HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING AND  PICNIC 2019 

Jackson County Farm Bureau held its annual meeting and picnic on September 16, 2019 at 6:00 pm at the Jackson Energy Farm in McKee.  The annual meeting was a time of fellowship along with the election of directors and officers for the coming year. 

Jackson County Farm Bureau Newsletter July 2019
Jackson County Farm Bureau  Newsletter July 2019
Jackson County Farm Bureau Hosts Veterinary Clinic
Jackson County Farm Bureau Hosts Veterinary Clinic

On September 6, 2019, Jackson County Farm Bureau will host a veterinary clinic for members' pets.

Tarah Jones receives a $1,000 college scholarship
Tarah Jones receives a $1,000 college scholarship

Tarah Jones received a $1,000 college scholarship from Jackson County Farm Bureau

Jackson County Farm Bureau Newsletter March 2019
Jackson County Farm Bureau Newsletter March 2019

Read about 2019 Food Check-Out Week, Ag Literacy Week, Farm Safety, and the 2019 Kentucky Farm Bureau Congressional Tour in the March issue of the Jackson County Farm Bureau Newsletter. 

 

JCFB Women's Committee Celebrates Food-Check Out Week
JCFB Women's Committee Celebrates Food-Check Out Week

To commemorate KFB Food Check-Out Week, the Jackson County Women’s Committee held a drawing for two $25 gift certificates to a local Save-A-Lot grocery store.  

Jackson County Farm Bureau Newsletter January 2019
Jackson County Farm Bureau Newsletter January 2019

Read about the 2019 Kentucky Farm Bureau's Annual Meeting, Food Check Out Week, and more in the January edition of the Jackson County Farm Bureau Newsletter.

October 8, 2018
Jackson County Farm Bureau Newsletter September 2018
Jackson County Farm Bureau Newsletter September 2018

Jackson County Farm Bureau held its annual meeting and picnic on September 17th at the Jackson Energy Farm in McKee. 

Jackson County Farm Bureau participates in 2018 Environmental Field Day
Jackson County Farm Bureau participates in 2018 Environmental Field Day

Jackson County 4th graders were recently treated to a dose of educational fun at an Environmental Field Day sponsored by the Jackson County Conservation District.  

Jackson County Farm Bureau hosts veterinarian clinic
Jackson County Farm Bureau hosts veterinarian clinic

Jackson County Farm Bureau and veterinarian Joey Minter teamed up to offer rabies and parvo shots to small animals of Farm Bureau members.

Jackson County Farm Bureau will host a veterinary clinic
Jackson County Farm Bureau will host a veterinary clinic

On Friday, September 7, 2018 from 9:00 am until 12:00 noon veterinarian Joey Minter will be available at the Jackson County Farm Bureau office.

Jackson County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships
Jackson County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships

Allison Madden and Jacob Mullins, both seniors at Jackson County High School, are the recipients of college scholarships from Jackson County Farm Bureau.

Jackson County Farm Bureau Newsletter June 2018
Jackson County Farm Bureau Newsletter June 2018

Volume 14, Issue 3: June 30, 2018

Food Check Out Week Celebrated February 18-24, 2018
Food Check Out Week Celebrated February 18-24, 2018

Food Check-Out week is celebrated annually by Kentucky Farm Bureau. This is the week each year that Americans have earned enough money to pay for their food for the entire year.

Jackson County Farm Bureau Newsletter January 2018
Jackson County Farm Bureau Newsletter January 2018

Kentucky Farm Bureau's annual meeting and convention in Louisville, KY

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

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

Jackson County Farm Bureau Recognized with Top Honors in KFB's Safety Challenge Awards Competition
Jackson County Farm Bureau Recognized with Top Honors in KFB's Safety Challenge Awards Competition

Jackson County Farm Bureau won top honors for its region of the state in the 2017 Safety Challenge Awards competition during Kentucky Farm Bureau’s annual meeting in Louisville.

KFB Spotlight

President's Column | The Value of Our County Farm Bureaus is Immeasurable
November 8, 2024
President's Column | The Value of Our County Farm Bureaus is Immeasurable

From an advocacy perspective, Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) has been busier than ever working with our local, state, and national lawmakers to move our agricultural industry forward by way of the priorities that begin with our county leaders throughout the state.

The Work of the Fine Artist of Joe Bonomo
November 8, 2024
The Work of the Fine Artist of Joe Bonomo

“I'm a Christian man, and I know that God has given me gifts for a reason,” he said. “What it comes down to is if I'm given a talent like art, I'm accountable to use that talent to share God's grace and glory with the rest of the world. I think when people look at my art, they see enthusiasm and a connection with the human existence.”

LilyBud Farm Market | Carrying on a Family Tradition
November 8, 2024
LilyBud Farm Market | Carrying on a Family Tradition

Lily Roadcap has called her family’s farm home for her entire life  having grown up in this small Shelby County community. As such, the fourth-generation farmer has always known she wanted to do something related to agriculture having grown up on a farm that began as a dairy and is now a predominantly cattle and hay operation.