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: 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 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: 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: 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 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: 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

KFB's 60th Annual Ham Breakfast Raises a Record $10.5 Million for Kentucky Charities
August 22, 2024: Today’s 60th annual Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) Country Ham Breakfast and Charity Auction at the Kentucky State Fair brought in an astounding winning bid of $10.5 million from Kelly and Joe Craft.

Kentucky FFA Breaks Ground on Rising Sun Center
August 12, 2024: The Kentucky FFA Association broke ground yesterday for the Rising Sun Center at the Leadership Training Center (also known as FFA Camp) in Hardinsburg, Kentucky.

President's Column | Eddie Melton
August 9, 2024: At this point in time, we are projected to be in the hole by about $32 billion this year. “Unbelievable!” you might say, but we have faced ag deficits in four of the last six years and never at the amount we are seeing now.