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.

Now Accepting Applications for 2024 LaRue County Farm Bureau Scholarships: LaRue County Farm Bureau will grant (4) four $1,000 college scholarships.

Now Accepting Applications for the 2024 Dr. Ben H. Crawford, Jr. Memorial Scholarship: In memory of Dr. Ben H. Crawford, Jr., LaRue County Farm Bureau will offer a $1,000 college scholarship.

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

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

LaRue County Honored in Kentucky Farm Bureau's County Activities of Excellence Program: Larue County Farm Bureau was honored as one of the five winners in the 2017 Kentucky Farm Bureau County Activities of Excellence program.

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

LaRue County Student Attends Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders: LaRue County high school junior Cole Holt recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders.

KFB Spotlight

Senator McConnell Introduces the Protecting American Farmlands Act
March 11, 2025: The legislation addresses a growing crisis in farmland retention, ensuring that retiring farmers can transition their operations to the next generation while preserving farmland for long-term agricultural use.

Presidents Column | Eddie Melton
March 6, 2025: While the ag industry has faced many challenges over the past few years, springtime always offers renewed hope for those of us on the farm.

Down the Backroads | Be Careful of Those Headline Rabbit Holes.
March 6, 2025: With the growing number of self-serve checkout lanes at your favorite shopping venues, I have noticed that many of the supermarket tabloids that used to surround the cash register area have downsized or gone away completely, or maybe they have been placed in less conspicuous areas of the store.