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.

Erik Holbrook Named Breath County Farm Bureau 2020 Farmer of the Year
Erik Holbrook Named Breath County Farm Bureau 2020 Farmer of the Year

Breathitt County Farm Bureau names Eric Holbrook the 2020 Farmer of the Year

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

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

Brianna Brewer Performs at Kentucky Farm Bureau Variety Showcase
Brianna Brewer Performs at Kentucky Farm Bureau Variety Showcase

Brianna Brewer of Breathitt County performed before a live audience during the November 30 general session of Kentucky Farm Bureau’s 98th annual meeting in Louisville.

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

Breathitt County high school juniors Lori Hall and Shayna White recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders. Hall, White, and 42 other high school students from around the state attended the five-day summer leadership conference, held June 18-22 at the University of Kentucky.

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.