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: 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 thanked and recognized members at its Member Appreciation Day and Annual Meeting held on Tuesday, September 3.

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

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: Several local discounts available to our members.

KFB Spotlight

President's Column | Ham, Heart, and Heritage, a Good Way to Describe KFB this Time of Year
September 5, 2025: I’m a firm believer in the good our organization does for this state and our agriculture industry every day of the year. I say it because I believe in it, I have lived it, and I see the fruits of our labor from the front porches of our farmhouses to the Capitol steps in Washington, D.C.

Tradition Meets Generosity | Kentucky Farm Bureau's Ham Breakfast Raises $10M at State Fair
September 5, 2025: The 61st Annual Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) Country Ham Breakfast and Charity Auction at the Kentucky State Fair brought in a combined winning bid of $10 million in support of Kentucky charities, continuing the longstanding tradition of generosity that has made this event one of the commonwealth’s most anticipated gatherings.

Kentucky Tobacco, Still a Tradition for Growers
September 5, 2025: In 1994, Kentucky tobacco producers grew 187,000 acres of tobacco, weighing in at over 453 million pounds and worth nearly $841 billion. That was 10 years before the Fair and Equitable Tobacco Reform Act eliminated an antiquated tobacco quota system that had been in place since 1938.