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

2025 Kentucky Farm Bureau Scholarship Recipients
July 24, 2025
2025 Kentucky Farm Bureau Scholarship Recipients

Kentucky Farm Bureau in partnership with county Farm Bureaus awarded 601 college, technical, and proprietary scholarships this year totaling $810,150.

Kentucky Farm Bureau Names 2025 Farmer of the Year Finalists
July 8, 2025
Kentucky Farm Bureau Names 2025 Farmer of the Year Finalists

The three finalists are: Mark Metcalfe of Hopkins County, Scott Porter of Mason County and Mike Wilson of Anderson County.

Statement from KFB President Eddie Melton on Recently Passed Capital Gains Tax Relief
July 7, 2025
Statement from KFB President Eddie Melton on Recently Passed Capital Gains Tax Relief

Kentucky Farm Bureau President Eddie Melton commented today on the inclusion of capital gains tax relief to help keep agricultural land in production in the recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act.