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

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.