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.

Caldwell County Membership Appreciation Day: Caldwell County held their member appreciation day on September 13, 2016.

Caldwell County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships: Hannah York and Taely Beth Freeman, both seniors at Caldwell County High School, are the recipients of college scholarships from Kentucky Farm Bureau.

Caldwell County students attend Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders: Caldwell County high school juniors Madux Cummins and Hannah Greenfield recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL).

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

Caldwell County Farm Bureau Sends One Child to 4-H Camp: Caldwell county Board President Wendell Roberts presented 4-H extension agent Rhonda Jewell a check for $195.00 to send one child to 4-H camp.

Caldwell County Student Attends Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders: Caldwell County high school junior Hannah York recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders.

Caldwell County Student Attends Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders: Caldwell County high school junior Carlie Peek recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders.

Caldwell County 2016 Black Patch Festival: Agent James Boone and the Caldwell Co Farm Bureau board held a petting zoo at the local Black Patch Festival.

Caldwell County 2016 IFAL Participants: Caldwell County sent 4 students to the Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders this year. Matthew McIntosh went to the University of Kentucky, while Hunter Adams, Destiny Oliver, and Mary Grace Jackson went to Murray State University.

2016 Caldwell County Annual Meeting: Nicky Baker, member of Caldwell County Farm Bureau, was the winner of the non-commercial country ham at the Kentucky State Fair. He donated his winning ham to the local farm bureau to be given away at their annual meeting. The winner of the ham was Kim Cravens.

Retirement Party for Agent Wayne Butts of Caldwell County: On March 1, 2015, Caldwell County Farm Bureau had a retirement party for Agent Wayne Butts who had been with Farm Bureau for 30 years.

Caldwell County Farm Bureau Donates to Local Food Bank: Caldwell County Farm Bureau Board donated food items to help the local food bank. Leslie Peek, CSR at Caldwell County, was on hand to present the food items to the workers.

KFB Spotlight

Kentucky Farm Bureau Names 2025 Farmer of the Year Finalists
July 8, 2025: 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: 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.

President's Column | I Want Our Farming Legacy to Continue for Generations
July 3, 2025: Over the last 25 years, Kentucky agriculture has gone through an extraordinary transformation moving from a tobacco-dominant ag economy into one of the most diversified ag industries in the country.