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.

Washington County Farm Bureau Now Accepting Applications for the 2024-2025 School Year
Washington County Farm Bureau Now Accepting Applications for the 2024-2025 School Year

Washington County Farm Bureau will award four $500 scholarships for the current school year. The scholarships are available to high school seniors and current college students. 

Washington County Farm Bureau hosted its 2018 Annual Meeting on September 27th.
Washington County Farm Bureau hosted its 2018 Annual Meeting on September 27th.

During the meeting local youth participated in the Outstanding Youth Contest and the Variety Contest. 

Washington County Farm Bureau 2018 Annual Meeting
Washington County Farm Bureau 2018 Annual Meeting

Washington County Farm Bureau will hold its 2018 Annual Meeting on September 27th     

Washington County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships
Washington County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships

Five Washington County high school seniors received college scholarships from Kentucky Farm Bureau. In partnership with the County Farm Bureaus, the Kentucky Farm Bureau Education Foundation awarded $465,400 this year to deserving students from across the Commonwealth.

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

Washington County high school junior Garrett Stevens recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL). 

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

Washington County high school juniors Josh Cain and Ben Taylor recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL).

2015 Washington County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting
2015 Washington County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting

Washington County held their annual meeting on September 17th 2015 at the Mackville Community Center.

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.