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.

Members of Marion County Farm Bureau Attend the 99th American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Convention: Marion County Farm Bureau members attended the 99th American Farm Bureau annual convention in Nashville, TN.

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

Educational Mini-Grant Awarded to Marion County Farm Bureau: Marion County Farm Bureau was honored as one of six recipients of a Kentucky Farm Bureau Educational Mini-Grant.

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

Fourth District Outstanding Farm Bureau Youth Contest: A Marion County youth participated in the Outstanding Farm Bureau Youth contest in November.

Fifth District Outstanding Farm Bureau Youth Contest: A Marion County youth participated in the Outstanding Farm Bureau Youth contest in November.

2017 Ham Days Parade: Marion County Farm Bureau and FFA teamed up to support Ham Days Parade.

Marion County Student Attends Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders: Marion County high school junior Nick Sandusky recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders.

2017 Marion County Farm Bureau Scholarship Recipients: Congratulations to these Marion County students!

2017 Young Farmers Conference: Daughter of Marion County Young Farmer Chairman Matthew Mattingly enjoys visiting the Newport Aquarium.

2017 Presidents and Vice-Presidents Conference: Kentucky Farm Bureau held the annual Presidents and Vice Presidents Conference on February 14th & 15th.

2017 Legislative Forum: 2017 Marion County Legislative Forum

2016 Marion County Farm Bureau Talent Show Winner: Congratulations to Alexis Hayden, this year's talent show winner.

2016 Marion County Spelling Bee Winner: Congratulations to Jacob Smalley, this year's Marion County Spelling Bee winner.

2016 Distinguished Service Award: 2016 Marion County Distinguished Service Award

2016 Marion County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting: 2016 Marion County Annual Meeting

2016 Marion County Youth Winners

2016 Marion County Youth Winners

2016 Marion County Farm Safety Day: 2016 Farm Safety Day sponsored by Marion County Farm Bureau.

2016 Marion County Scholarship Winners: Congratulations to the Marion County Scholarship winners.

Marion County Farm Bureau Donates to the U.S. Postal Service Food Drive: Marion County Farm Bureau donates to the U.S. Postal Service food drive.

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.