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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.

Pike County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships
Pike County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships

Sixteen Pike County high school seniors received college scholarships from Pike 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.

 

Pike County Farm Bureau Now Accepting College Scholarship Applications for the 2018-2019 School Year
Pike County Farm Bureau Now Accepting College Scholarship Applications for the 2018-2019 School Year

Pike County will award a college scholarship for the 2018-2019 school term.  

Pike County Farm Bureau Receives 2017 Women's Gold Star Award of Excellence
Pike County Farm Bureau Receives 2017 Women's Gold Star Award of Excellence

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

J.B. Gilliam Presented a Check to the University of Pikeville
J.B. Gilliam Presented a Check to the University of Pikeville

J.B. Gilliam, Pike County Farm Bureau vice president, presented a check to the University of Pikeville for the Ron Damron Endowment Scholarship Fund.

KFB Spotlight

President's Column | The Value of Our County Farm Bureaus is Immeasurable
November 8, 2024
President's Column | The Value of Our County Farm Bureaus is Immeasurable

From an advocacy perspective, Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) has been busier than ever working with our local, state, and national lawmakers to move our agricultural industry forward by way of the priorities that begin with our county leaders throughout the state.

The Work of the Fine Art of Joe Bonomo
November 8, 2024
The Work of the Fine Art of Joe Bonomo

“I'm a Christian man, and I know that God has given me gifts for a reason,” he said. “What it comes down to is if I'm given a talent like art, I'm accountable to use that talent to share God's grace and glory with the rest of the world. I think when people look at my art, they see enthusiasm and a connection with the human existence.”

LilyBud Farm Market | Carrying on a Family Tradition
November 8, 2024
LilyBud Farm Market | Carrying on a Family Tradition

Lily Roadcap has called her family’s farm home for her entire life  having grown up in this small Shelby County community. As such, the fourth-generation farmer has always known she wanted to do something related to agriculture having grown up on a farm that began as a dairy and is now a predominantly cattle and hay operation.