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.

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

Kentucky Farm Bureau President Eddie Melton Re-elected at Organization's 105th Annual Meeting
December 9, 2024
Kentucky Farm Bureau President Eddie Melton Re-elected at Organization's 105th Annual Meeting

Also re-elected were Shane Wiseman of Clark County as First Vice President and Larry Clark of Green County as Second Vice President.

KFB President Eddie Melton Gives Address at the Kentucky Farm Bureau at 105th Annual Meeting
December 9, 2024
KFB President Eddie Melton Gives Address at the Kentucky Farm Bureau at 105th Annual Meeting

The Webster County farmer, who was elected as KFB President last December, delivered a year-end review and shared his thoughts about the past and future of the organization.

Laney Pease and Aiden Manley Awarded Top Honors in KFB's 2024 Outstanding Farm Bureau Youth Contest
December 9, 2024
Laney Pease and Aiden Manley Awarded Top Honors in KFB's 2024 Outstanding Farm Bureau Youth Contest

They were each awarded a $3,500 college scholarship, a piece of luggage and a wristwatch as contest prizes.