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.

Knox County Farm Bureau & the Barbourville Junior Women's Study Club hosted a Measure the Candidate Forum
Knox County Farm Bureau & the Barbourville Junior Women's Study Club hosted a Measure the Candidate Forum

Knox County Farm Bureau hosted a Measure the Candidate Forum for three local offices.

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

Knox County high school junior Blake Hubbard recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL).

Knox County Farm Bureau Ag Day by the Southland Dairy Farmers
Knox County Farm Bureau Ag Day by the Southland Dairy Farmers

Hundreds of students and the general public were exposed to a “live cow milking” at the Knox County Farm Bureau Ag Day by the Southland Dairy Farmers Mobile Classroom. Knox County Farm Bureau supports dairy farmers.

Knox County Farm Bureau supports dairy farmers
Knox County Farm Bureau supports dairy farmers

The Southland Dairy Farmers Mobile Classroom conducted a "live cow milking" exhibition during Knox County Farm Bureau's Ag Day.

 

Knox County Attends the 2018 Legislative Drive-in and Food Check-out Day
Knox County Attends the 2018 Legislative Drive-in and Food Check-out Day

Kentucky Farm Bureau held its annual Legislative Drive-in in Frankfort on Wednesday, March 7, 2018. During the Drive-in, Farm Bureau members met with their state senators and representatives and advocated on behalf of agriculture.

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

Recognized for the achievements of its women’s program this year, Knox 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.