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.

Wolfe County student awarded Farm Bureau scholarship
Wolfe County student awarded Farm Bureau scholarship

Lauren Hope Lacy, a senior at Wolfe County High School, is the recipient of a $2,000 college scholarship from Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance Companies. In partnership with County Farm Bureaus, the Kentucky Farm Bureau Education Foundation awarded $465,400 this year to deserving students from across the Commonwealth.

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

Wolfe County high school junior Abby Cox recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL).

District and County Presidents of Johnson, Magoffin and Wolfe County hosted a Measure the Candidate Forum
District and County Presidents of Johnson, Magoffin and Wolfe County hosted a Measure the Candidate Forum

Candidates for the 97th Representative District and County Presidents of Johnson, Magoffin and Wolfe County hosted a Measure the Candidate Forum.

Wolfe County Farm Bureau Receives 2017 Women's Gold Star Award of Excellence
Wolfe County Farm Bureau Receives 2017 Women's Gold Star Award of Excellence

Recognized for the achievements of its women’s program this year, Wolfe County Farm Bureau received the 2017 Gold Star Award of Excellence during Kentucky Farm Bureau’s annual meeting in Louisville.

Wolfe County Farm Bureau Recognized with Top Honors in KFB's Safety Challenge Awards Competition
Wolfe County Farm Bureau Recognized with Top Honors in KFB's Safety Challenge Awards Competition

Wolfe 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.

Wolfe County Farm Bureau Receives 2017 Young Farmer Gold Star Award of Excellence
Wolfe County Farm Bureau Receives 2017 Young Farmer Gold Star Award of Excellence

Recognized for the achievements of its Young Farm Program this year, Wolfe County Farm Bureau received the 2017 Gold Star Award of Excellence during Kentucky Farm Bureau’s annual meeting in Louisville.

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.