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.

Garrard County 2017 AARP Driver Safety Class: The AARP Driver Safety Class will be held Tuesday, May 30, 2017 5PM-9PM.

Garrard County Farm Bureau Celebrates Food Check-out Day: Garrard County Farm Bureau celebrates Food Check-out Week.

Garrard County Breeding Soundness Exam: The Garrard County Farm Bureau is putting on a Breeding Soundness Exam at the Garrard County High School Farm.

Randa Morris Wins First Place at the Outstanding Farm Bureau Youth Contest: Our very own 18 year old Randa Morris won First Place at the Outstanding Farm Bureau Youth Contest in Louisville, Dec. 1st.

Garrard County Farm Bureau Members Attend KFB's 2016 Women's Conference: Garrard County Farm Bureau members attended the Women’s Conference at the Embassy Suites in Lexington. A tour of Buffalo Trace Distillery was part of the weekend, along with a silent auction, entertainment and good food.

Donation to Senior Center Allows Purchase of Realpads: A group of seniors at Lancaster Senior Citizen Center received new AARP Realpad tablets, provided through a generous donation from Farm Bureau and Carolyn Iverson. Iverson organized the donation through her graduate project at UK and Senior Citizen Center Director Brittany Wash.

Garrard County Celebrates Food Check-Out Day: The cost of food in America remains affordable. Americans spend, on average, just over 10 percent of their disposable income for food.

2015 National Ag Day in Garrard County: The Farm Bureau Women’s Committee went to Lancaster Elementary, Paint Lick Elementary, and Camp Dick Elementary Schools to read ag accurate books to young students.

2015 Garrard County Scholarship Recipients: Board member of Garrard County Farm Bureau, Larry Woods, awarded two individuals with scholarships at the Grand Theatre in Lancaster, 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.