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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.

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

Trimble County high school junior Brody Fugate recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL).

Measure the Candidate forum - April 24th
Measure the Candidate forum - April 24th

Members of the Trimble County Farm Bureau Board, along with Agency Manager Barbara Costello and CSR Bethany Fugate attended their Measure the Candidate forum on April 24.

Trimble County Farm Bureau purchases books for local schools
Trimble County Farm Bureau purchases books for local schools

Trimble County Farm Bureau purchased thirty books for both Milton and Bedford  Elementary schools for their Ag Literacy libraries.

Trimble County Farm Bureau recognized with top honors in KFB's Safety Challenge Awards competition
Trimble County Farm Bureau recognized with top honors in KFB's Safety Challenge Awards competition

Trimble 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. 

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

Ella Aponte and 43 other high school students from around the state attended the five-day summer leadership conference, held June 11-15 at Murray State University.

Trimble County Farm Bureau awarded two $1000 scholarships to local students
Trimble County Farm Bureau awarded two $1000 scholarships to local students

KFB Spotlight

American Farm Bureau Establishes 2026 Policies
January 15, 2026
American Farm Bureau Establishes 2026 Policies

Farmer and rancher delegates to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 107th Convention today adopted policies to guide the organization’s work in 2026. Key topics ranged from labor to animal health to risk management.

Kentucky Farm Bureau announces state and national policy priorities for 2026
January 13, 2026
Kentucky Farm Bureau Announces State and National Policy Priorities for 2026

Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) has announced its 2026 national and state policy priorities following the conclusion of its 106th Annual Meeting. These priorities, developed by KFB members and approved by the KFB Board of Directors, will guide the organization’s advocacy efforts at both the federal and state levels throughout the 2026 legislative sessions.

KFB President Highlights Youth Engagement, Policy Progress and Community Impact at 106th Annual Meeting
December 22, 2025
KFB President Highlights Youth Engagement, Policy Progress and Community Impact at 106th Annual Meeting

Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) President Eddie Melton delivered his annual address this morning during the organization’s 106th Annual Meeting in Louisville, reflecting on a fast-moving year marked by legislative gains, unprecedented youth participation, community outreach and continued strength across the state’s agricultural community.