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.

Livingston County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships: Cheyanne Nicole Johnson, Masa Maren McGrew, and Lauren Ashley Schmitt, all seniors at Livingston Central High School, each received a $1,000 college scholarship from Livingston County Farm Bureau. In partnership with County Farm Bureaus, the Kentucky Farm Bureau Education Foundation awarded $465,400 this year to deserving students from across the Commonwealth.

Livingston County Farm Bureau Recognized with Top Honors in KFB's Safety Challenge Awards Competition: Livingston 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.

Livingston County Student Attends Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders: Livingston County high school junior Lauren Schmitt recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders.

Livingston County Legislative Appreciation Event: Legislative Appreciation Event/Country Ham Supper to be held at the Livingston County Extension Office on March 23, 2015 at 6:30PM. This event is by invitation only.

Ag Water Management Information Meeting/Dinner in Livingston County: The speaker is Joe Cain from the state office. The meeting will be held at the Livingston County Extension Office on March 10, 2015 at 6:30PM. Meal will be catered by Trish Hunter. No charge.

Livingston County 2015 Scholarship Winners: Congratulations to the 2015 Livingston County Farm Bureau scholarship winners!

KFB Spotlight

Grain Crops Update
October 3, 2024: Even in sub-par growing seasons, Kentucky producers have steadily upped yield production over the years validating their high-level knowledge of just what it takes to be productive on the farm, no matter the weather.

KFB President Eddie Melton: We will Continue Insisting that Congress Pass a Farm Bill
October 3, 2024: As important as agriculture is to the very existence of us all, it makes no sense to me that politics takes precedence over principle.

Pumpkins Finding Their Place on the Farm
October 3, 2024: There aren’t too many things that indicate fall has arrived more than the sight of pumpkins at nearly every retail food store, in farmers’ markets, and through direct farm sales. And while this state may be better known for corn, soybeans, and tobacco from a crop perspective, pumpkins are proving to be an important addition to the farm.