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.

McLean County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships: Brandon S. Kinney and Madison Nicole Sallee, both seniors at McLean County High School, are the recipients of scholarships from McLean 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.

McLean County students attend Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders: McLean County high school juniors Caleb Hatfield and Mallory Robertson recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL).

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

Sawyer Ring Performs at Kentucky Farm Bureau Variety Showcase: McLean County’s Sawyer Ring performed before a live audience during the November 30 general session of Kentucky Farm Bureau’s 98th annual meeting in Louisville.

McLean County Student Attends Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders: McLean County high school junior Kelby Howard recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders.

McLean County Student Attends Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders: McLean County high school junior Whitley Patterson recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders.

Town Hall with Rand Paul: McLean County Farm Bureau hosted a Town Hall meeting with Senator Rand Paul where Ag Policy and other issues discussed.

KFB Spotlight

Kentucky Farm Bureau Honored by National Organization for Program Excellence in 2024
January 28, 2025: Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) was recognized with four Awards of Excellence at American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) 106th Convention in San Antonio on January 26.

Down the Backroads: "Oh, That Younger Generation!"
January 21, 2025: I don’t believe there has ever been a group of older folks, such as myself, who didn’t complain about the younger generation following them. And yes, I have done that on occasion.

National FFA Eastern Region Vice President Caroline Groth
January 21, 2025: University of Kentucky Student Caroline Groth, the new National FFA Eastern Region Vice President discusses her journey to this national post and what the FFA organization has meant to her.