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.

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

Melissa Miller of Hardin County named KFB's 2025 Generation Bridge Advocate of the Year
November 19, 2025
Melissa Miller of Hardin County named KFB's 2025 Generation Bridge Advocate of the Year

This award honors a Farm Bureau member who demonstrates exceptional leadership and dedication to bridging generations within the organization — creating opportunities for members of all ages to engage, share experiences and strengthen the future of agriculture.

Blind 'Wonder Dog' from Kentucky Named Finalist in American Farm Bureau's 2025 Farm Dog of the Year Competition
November 18, 2025
Blind 'Wonder Dog' from Kentucky Named Finalist in American Farm Bureau's 2025 Farm Dog of the Year Competition

Goose, a 12-year-old Red Heeler has been selected as a national finalists for the People’s Choice Pup award in the American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) 2025 Farm Dog of the Year competition.

Commissioner Shell Coordinates Statewide Effort to Support Kentuckians During Federal Shutdown
November 3, 2025
Commissioner Shell Coordinates Statewide Effort to Support Kentuckians During Federal Shutdown

In response to the ongoing federal government shutdown, Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell has coordinated a statewide effort to help ensure Kentuckians continue to have access to food and support during this critical time.