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.

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

Meade County high school junior Ivy Taylor recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL).

Meade County Farm Bureau Receives 2017 Young Farmer Gold Star Award of Excellence
Meade County Farm Bureau Receives 2017 Young Farmer Gold Star Award of Excellence

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

Meade County Student Attends Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders
Meade County Student Attends Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders

Meade County high school junior Hailee Risen recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders.

KFB Spotlight

KFB's 60th Annual Ham Breakfast Raises a Record $10.5 Million for Kentucky Charities
August 22, 2024
KFB's 60th Annual Ham Breakfast Raises a Record $10.5 Million for Kentucky Charities

Today’s 60th annual Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) Country Ham Breakfast and Charity Auction at the Kentucky State Fair brought in an astounding winning bid of $10.5 million from Kelly and Joe Craft.

Kentucky FFA Breaks Ground on Rising Sun Center
August 12, 2024
Kentucky FFA Breaks Ground on Rising Sun Center

The Kentucky FFA Association broke ground yesterday for the Rising Sun Center at the Leadership Training Center (also known as FFA Camp) in Hardinsburg, Kentucky.

President's Column | Eddie Melton
August 9, 2024
President's Column | Eddie Melton

At this point in time, we are projected to be in the hole by about $32 billion this year. “Unbelievable!” you might say, but we have faced ag deficits in four of the last six years and never at the amount we are seeing now.