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.

BCFB Purchases Grain Bin Rescue Sleeves for Local Fire Departments
BCFB Purchases Grain Bin Rescue Sleeves for Local Fire Departments

During the January 2020 Board Meeting, Breckinridge County Farm Bureau presented local fire departments with Turtle Tubes Grain Rescue Sleeves.

Breckinridge County Farm Bureau Hosts Annual Meeting
Breckinridge County Farm Bureau Hosts Annual Meeting

Breckinridge County Farm Bureau thanked and recognized members at its Member Appreciation Day and Annual Meeting held on Tuesday, September 3.

Breckinridge County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships
Breckinridge County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships

Mason Lee Chandler and Hannah Nicole Dockery, both seniors at Breckinridge County High School, are the recipients of college scholarships from Breckinridge County Farm Bureau

Breckinridge County student attends Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders
Breckinridge County student attends Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders

Breckinridge County high school junior Alex Burke recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL).

Breckinridge County students attend Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders
Breckinridge County students attend Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders

Breckinridge County high school juniors Jada Critchelow and Jayme Galloway recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL). 

May Meeting: Kroger Beef
May Meeting: Kroger Beef

Breckenridge County Farm Bureau members learned about the Ky. Proud Beef Program, which is bringing local beef to Kroger stores, during its May meeting.

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

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

Breckenridge County Farm Bureau Receives 2017 Young Farmer Gold Star Award of Excellence
Breckenridge County Farm Bureau Receives 2017 Young Farmer Gold Star Award of Excellence

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

Breckinridge County Farm Bureau May Hail Clinic
Breckinridge County Farm Bureau May Hail Clinic

Breckinridge county had a hail clinic 5/16-5/18 to take care of members auto losses.

Breckinridge County Young Farmers
Breckinridge County Young Farmers

Monday march 7th the Breckinridge county young farmers met at the extension office.  Guest speaker Dr Jonathan Shockley spoke about the economics of grain hauling.

Breckinridge County Farm Bureau Local Discounts
Breckinridge County Farm Bureau Local Discounts

Several local discounts available to our members.

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.