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: 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: 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 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 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

Finding Calmness on the Farm
May 8, 2025: “I grew up on a family farm where we grew tobacco, along with some row crops when I was younger,” she said. “One of my big projects growing up was taking care of the bottle calves we had."

President's Column | Eddie Melton
April 3, 2025: It has been a year since Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) announced the creation of the Kentucky Farmland Transition Initiative (KFTI) to help get us on a sustainable path to ensure our farmland remains in agricultural production.

Down the Backroads | The Love Rural Communities Have for Their Hometown Heroes
April 3, 2025: There is likely no more exciting time for sports enthusiasts than basketball season in March.