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 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.

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

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.

Boyd County Farm Bureau Supports River Cities Harvest: Boyd County Farm Bureau Board of Directors partnered with River Cities Harvest to help feed the hungry.

Now Accepting 2022 Farm Chemical Orders: Boyd County Farm Bureau is now accepting 2022 Farm Chemical orders.

Farm Bureau Sponsors a Tree at the Paramount Arts Center Festival of Trees: Farm Bureau Agent Andrea Tussey decorated the Boyd County Farm Bureau Christmas tree which was entered in the Paramount Arts Center Festival of Trees in Ashland, KY.

Boyd County Farm Bureau Holds 2021 Annual Meeting: Boyd County Farm Bureau held its Annual Meeting on October 11, 2021 at the Boyd County Extension Expo Building.

Boyd County Farm Bureau Now Accepting Orders for 2021 Florida Citrus Fruit and Nuts: Boyd County Farm Bureau now accepting orders for 2021 Florida Citrus Fruit and Nuts. Orders will be accepted through October 22.

KFB Spotlight

Mark Haney to Finish His Tenure as Kentucky Farm Bureau President after Fifteen Years
September 21, 2023: Mark Haney announced today that he is stepping away from his role as president of Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) in December. Haney is the longest serving president in the organization’s history.

Farmer Appreciation Day Honors Farmers, Their Occupation
September 20, 2023: Commissioner of Agriculture Dr. Ryan Quarles honored Kentucky’s farmers and proclaimed Sept.17-23 as Farm Safety and Health Week in Kentucky at a Farmer’s Appreciation and Awards Day on the Capitol Lawn Wednesday.

Making the Case for Crop Insurance
September 18, 2023: Pilot Oak, Kentucky is a very small community in southern Graves County. And while it may seem like a different world there from the hustle and bustle of Washington, D.C., the looming deadline to pass the next Farm Bill draws the two places closer than ever as farm families in this community and thousands of others advocate for programs contained in this legislation.