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

Maple Syrup Puts Sweet Stamp on February
February 9, 2026
Maple Syrup Puts Sweet Stamp on February

Kentucky maple syrup enthusiasts joined Kentucky Agriculture Department officials at Blue Ends Farm in Shelbyville today to tap some maple trees and proclaim February as Maple Syrup Month in Kentucky.

Down the Backroads | Special Edition
February 6, 2026
Down the Backroads | Special Edition

When she picked him up, Goose grabbed the harness Lindie had brought, right out of her hand and away he went. She knew then he was meant to be her dog. Goose quickly became part of the family and another farmhand, proving his inherent ability to herd cattle early on.

KFB Shines at American Farm Bureau Federation Convention
February 6, 2026
KFB Shines at American Farm Bureau Federation Convention

More than 4,000 farmers and ranchers from across the country and Puerto Rico made their way to the 107th American Farm Bureau Federation Convention last month.