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.

Jackson County January 2016 Newsletter: Food Check-Out Week, Gold Star Award, Jackson County Wins Safety Challenge Award

Jackson County October 2015 Newsletter: Jackson County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting, National Health and Safety Week, Vet Clinic

Jackson County Farm Bureau Celebrates National Ag Week at Tyner Elementary: As part of National Ag Week, the Jackson County Farm Bureau Women’s Chair, Phyllis Purvis, along with Agency Manager, Brenda Ayers, went to Tyner Elementary School and read to a group of Kindergarten students.

Jackson County Farm Bureau Awards Scholarship to Local Student: Jackson County Farm Bureau is proud to award a $1000 scholarship to Jackson County High School graduate, Nathaniel Rader.

Jackson County Farm Bureau Donates to 3AJC Kitchen: Jackson County Farm Bureau made a donation of $2500 to Jackson County’s 3AJC Kitchen.

Jackson County Farm Bureau Hosts Veterinarian Clinic: Jackson County Farm Bureau and Veterinarian Joey Minter teamed up to offer Rabies and Parvo shots to small pets belonging to Farm Bureau members.

2015 Jackson County Fair: Lucas Madden was the winner of a 19” Television given by Jackson County Farm Bureau as a door prize at the fair on Saturday.

Jackson County Conservation District Environmental Field Day: Jackson County Farm Bureau took part in the Environmental Field Day on Tuesday, September 22 at the Sandgap Park.

Jackson County Farm Bureau Holds Annual Meeting: The Jackson County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting and Picnic was held on Monday, September 21st at the Jackson Energy Farm on Highway 290 in McKee.

Jackson County January 2015 Newsletter: Kentucky Farm Bureau's 2015 annual meeting and convention was held in Louisville, Kentucky.

Jackson County April 2015 Newsletter: Annual Presidents and Vice Presidents Conference, American Farm Bureau Annual Meeting

Jackson County July 2015 Newsletter: Annual Field Day, Women's Planning Meeting, Scholarships

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.