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.

Shelby County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships
Shelby County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships

Four Shelby County high school seniors received college scholarships from Kentucky 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.

Shelby County students attend Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders
Shelby County students attend Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders

Shelby County high school juniors Allyson Long and Will Stivers recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL).

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

Shelby County high school junior Caitlyn Gehrman recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL).

Shelby County Farm Bureau is Now Accepting College Scholarship Applications
Shelby County Farm Bureau is Now Accepting College Scholarship Applications

A scholarship of $1,000 will be awarded annually to a student who is currently enrolled in a college/university.  The recipient must be a member of Shelby County Farm Bureau.

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

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

Shelby County Farm Bureau Recognized with Top Honors in KFB's Safety Challenge Awards Competition
Shelby County Farm Bureau Recognized with Top Honors in KFB's Safety Challenge Awards Competition

Shelby County Farm Bureau won top honors for its region of the state in the 2017 Safety Challenge Awards competition during Kentucky Farm Bureau’s annual meeting in Louisville.

Jake Waford Performs at Kentucky Farm Bureau Variety Showcase
Jake Waford Performs at Kentucky Farm Bureau Variety Showcase

Shelby County’s Jake Waford performed before a live audience during the November 30 general session of Kentucky Farm Bureau’s 98th annual meeting in Louisville.

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

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

March 21, 2017
Shelby County Farm Bureau Promotes Road Safety
Shelby County Farm Bureau Promotes Road Safety

Shelby Co Farm Bureau Director, Ray Tucker (Tucker Farms) promtes road safety at the Rotary Club

KFB Spotlight

Kentucky Farm Bureau Honored by National Organization for Program Excellence in 2024
January 28, 2025
Kentucky Farm Bureau Honored by National Organization for Program Excellence in 2024

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
Down the Backroads: "Oh, That Younger Generation!"

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
National FFA Eastern Region Vice President Caroline Groth

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.