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.

Owen County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships: Emily Cammack, Wade Cammack, Lindsay Gill, and Madelin Shelton, all seniors at Owen County High School, are each the recipient of a $1,000 college scholarship from Owen 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.

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

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

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

Owen County Student Attends Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders: Owen County high school junior Wade Cammack 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: 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: 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: 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.