County Corner - Kentucky Farm Bureau

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.

Ballard County student awarded Farm Bureau scholarship
Ballard County student awarded Farm Bureau scholarship

Rianah Paige Fields, a senior at Ballard Memorial High School, was awarded a $3,000 “Leadership in Agriculture” scholarship from Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation. 

Ballard County students attend Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders
Ballard County students attend Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders

Ballard County high school juniors Sydney Leigh and Braden Nichols recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL). 

Ballard County Students Attend Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders
Ballard County Students Attend Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders

Ballard County high school juniors Ree Fields and Hayden Roberts recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders. Fields, Roberts, and 42 other high school students from around the state attended the five-day summer leadership conference, held June 11-15 at Murray State University.

KFB Spotlight

President's Column | As an Organization, We Didn't Come this Far, to Just Come This Far
January 16, 2026
President's Column | As an Organization, We Didn't Come this Far, to Just Come This Far

Just saying we serve as the Voice of Kentucky Agriculture doesn’t mean much unless we have the will to back it up. Fortunately, I see that fortitude everywhere I go, from one end of the state to the other.

Rich Heritage, Vibrant Arts, and Endless Vistas in Boyle County
January 16, 2026
Rich Heritage, Vibrant Arts, and Endless Vistas in Boyle County

Tucked into central Kentucky, Boyle County is home to meandering countryside, charming towns, and rich history. The county seat of Danville is known as the Birthplace of Kentucky. In the 1770s, the area’s central location on the “Wilderness Road,” blazed by Daniel Boone, led pioneers through Danville, which became a gathering spot for early settlers and political activity.

Kentucky Students Serving in National Roles
January 16, 2026
Kentucky Students Serving in National Roles

Kendall Slaughter and Sutton Sherrard, both high school seniors from Spencer and Woodford counties, respectively, discuss their time in FCCLA and their thoughts on Career and Technical Education (CTE) in general.