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 January 2016 Newsletter: Food Check-Out Week, Gold Star Award, Jackson County Wins Safety Challenge Award

Jackson County October 2015 Newsletter: Jackson County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting, National Health and Safety Week, Vet Clinic

Jackson County Farm Bureau Celebrates National Ag Week at Tyner Elementary: As part of National Ag Week, the Jackson County Farm Bureau Women’s Chair, Phyllis Purvis, along with Agency Manager, Brenda Ayers, went to Tyner Elementary School and read to a group of Kindergarten students.

Jackson County Farm Bureau Awards Scholarship to Local Student: Jackson County Farm Bureau is proud to award a $1000 scholarship to Jackson County High School graduate, Nathaniel Rader.

Jackson County Farm Bureau Donates to 3AJC Kitchen: Jackson County Farm Bureau made a donation of $2500 to Jackson County’s 3AJC Kitchen.

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 pets belonging to Farm Bureau members.

2015 Jackson County Fair: Lucas Madden was the winner of a 19” Television given by Jackson County Farm Bureau as a door prize at the fair on Saturday.

Jackson County Conservation District Environmental Field Day: Jackson County Farm Bureau took part in the Environmental Field Day on Tuesday, September 22 at the Sandgap Park.

Jackson County Farm Bureau Holds Annual Meeting: The Jackson County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting and Picnic was held on Monday, September 21st at the Jackson Energy Farm on Highway 290 in McKee.

Jackson County January 2015 Newsletter: Kentucky Farm Bureau's 2015 annual meeting and convention was held in Louisville, Kentucky.

Jackson County April 2015 Newsletter: Annual Presidents and Vice Presidents Conference, American Farm Bureau Annual Meeting

Jackson County July 2015 Newsletter: Annual Field Day, Women's Planning Meeting, Scholarships

KFB Spotlight

President's Column | Eddie Melton
April 3, 2025: It has been a year since Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) announced the creation of the Kentucky Farmland Transition Initiative (KFTI) to help get us on a sustainable path to ensure our farmland remains in agricultural production.

Down the Backroads | The Love Rural Communities Have for Their Hometown Heroes
April 3, 2025: There is likely no more exciting time for sports enthusiasts than basketball season in March.

Kentucky Farm Bureau Farm Woman of the Year
April 3, 2025: As the planting season begins in earnest, farm families across the state are hard at work preparing for what they hope is a productive season including Kentucky Farm Bureau’s (KFB) Farm Woman of the Year (FWOY) Kori Thomas and her husband, Micah.