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.

Boyd County Farm Bureau Celebrates Member Appreciation Day: KFB members are at the heart of everything we do. Boyd County Farm Bureau shows its appreciation for its members.

2024 Boyd County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting / Dinner: Monday, October 23, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.

Boyd County Women's Committee Celebrates Ag Literacy Day: To promote Ag Literacy Day, Boyd County Farm Bureau donated books to local schools.

Boyd County Farm Bureau Now Accepting 2024 Farm Chemical Orders: Contact the Boyd County Farm Bureau office to place your order for Farm Chemicals. The deadline to order is March 1, 2024.

Boyd County Farm Bureau Hosts 2023 Annual Meeting: Boyd County Farm Bureau (BCFB) hosted its annual meeting.

Boyd County Farm Bureau Now Accepting 2023 Florida Fruit & Nut Orders: Orders for Florida Fruit & Nuts will be taken at the Boyd County Farm Bureau office through October 23.

Boyd County Farm Bureau Members Attend KFB Country Ham Breakfast: Boyd County Farm Bureau's Ray Sammons and John McGlone attend the 59th KFB Country Ham Breakfast. This year's charity auction raised $10 million.

2023 Boyd County Fair: Boyd County Farm Bureau supports the county fair.

James B. Stephens Recipient of 2023 Boyd County Farm Bureau Scholarship: Boyd County Farm Bureau awarded James B. Stephens a $2,000 scholarship.

Boyd County Farm Bureau Women's Committee Promotes National Ag Day: To promote National Ag Day and Ag Literacy week, Boyd County Farm Bureau Office Secretary and Women’s Committee Chair Brenda Dixon, and Jackie Kidd, visited five local elementary schools to donate Specialty Crop Ag Magazines and the book “I Love Strawberries.”

Boyd County Farm Bureau Members Advocate for Agriculture in Washington, D.C.: Members of Boyd County Farm Bureau traveled to Washington, D.C. as part of the 2023 Kentucky Farm Bureau Congressional Tour.

Boyd County Farm Bureau is Now Accepting Orders for 2023 Farm Chemicals: Boyd County Farm Bureau is now taking orders for 2023 Farm Chemicals. The deadline to order is March 3, 2023.

February 20, 2023
Boyd County Farm Bureau Now Accepting College Scholarship Applications for 2023-2024 School Year: Boyd County Farm Bureau will award a $2,000 college scholarship.

Boyd County Farm Bureau Holds 2022 Annual Meeting: Boyd County Farm Bureau (BCFB) recently held its 2022 Annual Meeting.

Now Accepting Orders for 2022 Florida Fruit and Nuts: Boyd County Farm Bureau is now taking orders for Florida Fruit and Nuts. Place your order by October 24th.

Boyd County Farm Bureau Leaders Attend the KFB Country Ham Breakfast: Boyd County Farm Bureau volunteer leaders Ray Sammons and John McGlone attended the KFB Country Ham Breakfast.

Boyd County Farm Bureau Distributes T-shirts at County Fair: Boyd County Farm Bureau members handed out t-shirts to 4-H participants at the 2022 Boyd County Fair.

Hannah Totten and Morgan Lewis Awarded College Scholarships by Boyd County Farm Bureau: Hannah Totten and Morgan Lewis each were awarded a $2,000 scholarship by Boyd County Farm Bureau.

Boyd County Farm Bureau Announces Date for 2022 Annual Meeting: Boyd County Farm Bureau will hold its 2022 Annual Meeting/Dinner on Monday, October 3 at 6:30 PM.

Boyd County Farm Bureau Promotes National Ag Day and Ag Literacy Week: Boyd County Farm Bureau promoted National Ag Day and Ag Literacy Week by donating Garden Ag Magazines to local high schools.

KFB Spotlight

Grain Crops Update
October 3, 2024: Even in sub-par growing seasons, Kentucky producers have steadily upped yield production over the years validating their high-level knowledge of just what it takes to be productive on the farm, no matter the weather.

KFB President Eddie Melton: We will Continue Insisting that Congress Pass a Farm Bill
October 3, 2024: As important as agriculture is to the very existence of us all, it makes no sense to me that politics takes precedence over principle.

Pumpkins Finding Their Place on the Farm
October 3, 2024: There aren’t too many things that indicate fall has arrived more than the sight of pumpkins at nearly every retail food store, in farmers’ markets, and through direct farm sales. And while this state may be better known for corn, soybeans, and tobacco from a crop perspective, pumpkins are proving to be an important addition to the farm.