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.

Boyd County Farm Bureau supports River Cities Harvest: In observance of Food Check-Out Week, Boyd County Farm Bureau donated $500 to River Cities Harvest.

Boyd County Farm Bureau recognized for outstanding membership and program achievement: Boyd County Farm Bureau was recognized during the 99th Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) annual meeting in Louisville for its outstanding membership and program achievement in 2018.

Boyd County Farm Bureau recognizes County Extension Agent Lyndall Harned: Boyd County Extension Agent Lyndall Harned was recognized for his leadership in the community.

Boyd County student attends Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders: Boyd County high school junior Sydney Brown recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL).

Hannah Carroll is the 2018 recipient of the Boyd County Farm Bureau scholarship: Boyd County Farm Bureau awarded Hannah Carroll a four-year college scholarship.

April 2, 2018
Boyd County Farm Bureau announces date and time for 2018 Annual Meeting: Boyd County Farm Bureau's Annual Meeting / Dinner will be held on October 8, 2018 at 6:30 p.m.

Boyd County Farm Bureau celebrates Ag Literacy Week: Boyd County Farm Bureau celebrates Ag Literacy week by volunteering at local elementary school.

Boyd County Farm Bureau donated $500.00 to River Cities Harvest: Boyd County Farm Bureau donated $500.00 to River Cities Harvest in observance of our Food Check-Out Week.

2017 Annual Meeting and Dinner: Boyd County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting and Dinner

2017 Kentucky Country Ham Breakfast: Ray Sammons, President of Boyd County Farm Bureau and Bryan Carroll, Agency Manger Boyd County Farm Bureau attended the 54th Annual KFB Ham Breakfast on KFB Day at the Kentucky State Fair.

2017 Boyd County Fair: Boyd County Farm Bureau members helped out at the annual Boyd County Fair.

2017 Annual Meeting: Boyd County Farm Bureau’s Annual Meeting / Dinner will be held Monday, October 9, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. at the Fair Building, Boyd County Fair grounds.

Boyd County Student Attends Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders: Boyd County high school junior Kayla Rice recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders.

Kentucky Ag Literacy Week: Alex Young, member of Boyd County Farm Bureau, volunteered to read the book "The Most Wonderful Dream" to her students.

Boyd County Presents "The Most Wonderful Dream": The Boyd County Farm Bureau Board of Directors donated the book "The Most Wonderful Dream" to local middle schools in celebration of Kentucky Ag Literacy Week.

Boyd County Farm Bureau Celebrates Food Check Out Week: Boyd County Women's Committee Chairperson Linda Hardeman visited Kroger for KFB Food Check Out Week.

Boyd County 2017 Farm Chemicals: Boyd County Farm Bureau is now taking orders for 2017 Farm Chemicals.

Boyd County Farm Bureau Supports Local FFA Chapter: Boyd County Farm Bureau Board of Director's President Ray Sammons presented a check to the Boyd County Chapter FFA to help with the cost of the membership for the students.

2016 Florida Citrus Fruit Program: Boyd County Farm Bureau is now taking orders for the 2016 Florida Citrus Fruit Program. The last day to get orders in is November 4^th.

Boyd County Student Attends Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders: Belle Gee from Boyd County attended the Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL) Program in Lexington, KY.

KFB Spotlight

Nominations Open for Kentucky Farm Bureau's 2024 Farm Woman of the Year
May 7, 2024: The annual award honors the outstanding achievements of women in Kentucky agriculture. Recipients represent the highest levels of professional excellence, leadership and innovation in farming.

We Can No Longer Ignore the Losses We are Seeing in Farmland
May 2, 2024: That is the goal of the KFTI, as we work together to make sure the farmland we have remains in production now and for future generations.

Down the Backroads | There Are Many Ways to Help Others
May 2, 2024: I think there is something inherent in most people to lend a helping hand to another who is obviously in need.