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.

Now Accepting Applications for 2024 LaRue County Farm Bureau Scholarships
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
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 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
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 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
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 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

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.