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

Senator McConnell Introduces the Protecting American Farmlands Act
March 11, 2025: The legislation addresses a growing crisis in farmland retention, ensuring that retiring farmers can transition their operations to the next generation while preserving farmland for long-term agricultural use.

Presidents Column | Eddie Melton
March 6, 2025: While the ag industry has faced many challenges over the past few years, springtime always offers renewed hope for those of us on the farm.

Down the Backroads | Be Careful of Those Headline Rabbit Holes.
March 6, 2025: With the growing number of self-serve checkout lanes at your favorite shopping venues, I have noticed that many of the supermarket tabloids that used to surround the cash register area have downsized or gone away completely, or maybe they have been placed in less conspicuous areas of the store.