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.

Trigg County Farm Bureau now accepting grant applications
Trigg County Farm Bureau now accepting grant applications

Trigg County Farm Bureau is now accepting grant applications.  Grants are awarded to fulfill one-time needs in the areas of: safety, education, rural health, commodities, or projects and events.  Individuals and organizations may apply. 

Trigg County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships
Trigg County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships

Four Trigg County students received college scholarships from Trigg 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.

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

Trigg County high school junior Ethan Nolcox recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL).

Trigg County hosts Kentucky Farm Bureau Teacher Workshop
Trigg County hosts Kentucky Farm Bureau Teacher Workshop

Cadiz, KY (June 6, 2018) – School may be out for the summer, but teachers are still hard at work preparing for the next school year. Teachers from around the region assembled at the Lake Barkley Resort Lodge in Cadiz to participate in a free Kentucky Farm Bureau professional development workshop.

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

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.