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.

Barren County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships
Barren County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships

Mariah Hughes and Mattea Wyatt, both seniors at Barren County High School, are each the recipient of a $500 college scholarship from Barren County Farm Bureau.

Barren County Farm Bureau Receives 2017 Women's Gold Star Award of Excellence
Barren County Farm Bureau Receives 2017 Women's Gold Star Award of Excellence

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

Project by Barren County Student Anna Alexander Featured in Kentucky Farm Bureau's "Science in Agriculture" Displays
Project by Barren County Student Anna Alexander Featured in Kentucky Farm Bureau's "Science in Agriculture" Displays

Barren County student, Anna Alexander, was among the 12 students selected from across the state to display their agriculture science projects at this week’s Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) annual meeting in Louisville.

Project by Barren County Student Featured in Kentucky Farm Bureau's "Science in Agriculture" Displays
Project by Barren County Student Featured in Kentucky Farm Bureau's "Science in Agriculture" Displays

Barren County student, Abigail Coleman, was among the 12 students selected from across the state to display their agriculture science projects at this week’s Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) annual meeting in Louisville.

Barren County Farm Bureau Annual Membership Meeting
Barren County Farm Bureau Annual Membership Meeting

The Barren County Farm Bureau Federation Annual Membership Meeting was held September 20th at Barren County Trojan Academy, with a rib-eye steak dinner prepared by the Barren County Cattlemen's Association and enjoyed by the over 300 members in attendance.

KFB Spotlight

Commissioner Shell Coordinates Statewide Effort to Support Kentuckians During Federal Shutdown
November 3, 2025
Commissioner Shell Coordinates Statewide Effort to Support Kentuckians During Federal Shutdown

In response to the ongoing federal government shutdown, Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell has coordinated a statewide effort to help ensure Kentuckians continue to have access to food and support during this critical time.

Kentucky agriculture celebrates Pork Month in October
October 27, 2025
Kentucky agriculture celebrates Pork Month in October

Pork producers, pork industry representatives, and state legislators joined Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell on Friday as he proclaimed October as Pork Month in Kentucky. 

North American International Livestock Exposition Bound
October 27, 2025
North American International Livestock Exposition Bound

Fourteen-year-old Montana Fehd from Henderson County has been showing dairy goats for more than a decade, turning a childhood passion into a full-fledged business on her family's Cheyenne Acres Farm.