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.

Butler County Farm Bureau Will Host Its 2019 Annual Meeting on September 10
Butler County Farm Bureau Will Host Its 2019 Annual Meeting on September 10
2019 Young Farmer Summer Outing
2019 Young Farmer Summer Outing

Join us July 26-27 in Somerset, KY at the 2019 Young Farmer Summer Outing! 

Coffee Hour at Butler County Farm Bureau
Coffee Hour at Butler County Farm Bureau

Farm Bureau's May coffee hour was a huge success. We would like to thank everyone who stopped by and we would like thank to Kelly Bratcher for the delicious food.

Ag Literacy Day at Morgantown Elementary School
Ag Literacy Day at Morgantown Elementary School

Butler County Farm Bureau celebrates Ag Literacy Day at local elementary school.

Butler County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships
Butler County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships

Emily Wallace and Jasmine Creager, both seniors at Butler County High School, are the recipients of college scholarships from Butler County Farm Bureau.

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

Butler County high school junior Kadi Hunt recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL). 

Butler County Farm Bureau Attends the Farm Machinery Show
Butler County Farm Bureau Attends the Farm Machinery Show

Butler County Farm Bureau had a large group to go to the 2018 Farm Machinery Show in Louisville today.

Butler County Farm Bureau Celebrates National Ag Week
Butler County Farm Bureau Celebrates National Ag Week

To Celebrate National AG Week Butler County Farm Bureau Federation donated canned items to WLBQ to give to the Feed the Need program. Remember to drop your canned food items at WLBQ. They will match your donation.

Butler County Farm Bureau Meet the Candidates Meeting
Butler County Farm Bureau Meet the Candidates Meeting

Thank You to all the candidates that participated in the Butler County Farm Bureau Federation Meet the Candidates Meeting last night. Good luck to all of you in the up-coming elections.

Butler County Farm Bureau Coffee Hour
Butler County Farm Bureau Coffee Hour

Stop by and join us Wednesday morning, April 18th, between 7:30am and 8:30am for coffee hour.

Butler County Attends the 2018 Legislative Drive-in and Food Check-out Day
Butler County Attends the 2018 Legislative Drive-in and Food Check-out Day

Kentucky Farm Bureau held its annual Legislative Drive-in in Frankfort on Wednesday, March 7, 2018. During the Drive-in, Farm Bureau members met with their state senators and representatives and advocated on behalf of agriculture.

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

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

Jarrod M. Carathers Performs at Kentucky Farm Bureau Variety Showcase
Jarrod M. Carathers Performs at  Kentucky Farm Bureau Variety Showcase

Butler County’s Jarrod Carathers performed before a live audience during the November 30th general session of Kentucky Farm Bureau’s 98th annual meeting in Louisville.

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

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

2017 Media & Legislative Appreciation Dinner
2017 Media & Legislative Appreciation Dinner

Butler County Farm Bureau held their annual Media & Legislative Appreciation Dinner on August 19th.

Butler County Farm Bureau 2017 Annual Meeting
Butler County Farm Bureau 2017 Annual Meeting

Butler County's 2017 Annual Meeting will be held September 12th at the Eva J. Hawes Building at 6:00pm. 

Customer Appreciation Day June 30th
Customer Appreciation Day June 30th

Butler County Farm Bureau will be having our annual Customer Appreciation Day Friday, June 30th from 10:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Butler County Student Attends Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders
Butler County Student Attends Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders

Butler County high school junior Jessica Camp recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders.

78th Annual Meeting
78th Annual Meeting

Butler County Farm Bureau Board of Directors invites all our members and their families to our 78th Annual Meeting.

Congratulations to Butler County Farm Bureau Scholarship Winner
Congratulations to Butler County Farm Bureau Scholarship Winner

Congratulations to Olivia Neighbors, Butler Co. Farm Bureau's 2016 Scholarship recipient. We want to wish you the best of luck in your future!

KFB Spotlight

Melissa Miller of Hardin County named KFB's 2025 Generation Bridge Advocate of the Year
November 19, 2025
Melissa Miller of Hardin County named KFB's 2025 Generation Bridge Advocate of the Year

This award honors a Farm Bureau member who demonstrates exceptional leadership and dedication to bridging generations within the organization — creating opportunities for members of all ages to engage, share experiences and strengthen the future of agriculture.

Blind 'Wonder Dog' from Kentucky Named Finalist in American Farm Bureau's 2025 Farm Dog of the Year Competition
November 18, 2025
Blind 'Wonder Dog' from Kentucky Named Finalist in American Farm Bureau's 2025 Farm Dog of the Year Competition

Goose, a 12-year-old Red Heeler has been selected as a national finalists for the People’s Choice Pup award in the American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) 2025 Farm Dog of the Year competition.

Commissioner Shell Coordinates Statewide Effort to Support Kentuckians During Federal Shutdown
November 3, 2025
Commissioner Shell Coordinates Statewide Effort to Support Kentuckians During Federal Shutdown

In response to the ongoing federal government shutdown, Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell has coordinated a statewide effort to help ensure Kentuckians continue to have access to food and support during this critical time.