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.

Caldwell County Membership Appreciation Day
Caldwell County Membership Appreciation Day

Caldwell County held their member appreciation day on September 13, 2016.

Caldwell County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships
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 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
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 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 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 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
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 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
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
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 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

Down the Backroads | May We All Take Note of the Beauty Around Us
March 18, 2024
Down the Backroads | May We All Take Note of the Beauty Around Us

To say it was a big adventure, may be a bit of an understatement, and the first few hours felt as though we were driving on a treadmill, going along at a steady pace but not seeming to get anywhere.

Kentucky's Riverport System: A Vital Connection to the Farm
March 8, 2024
Kentucky's Riverport System: A Vital Connection to the Farm

As Kentucky has seen exponential growth in its grain-producing sector, farm families are continually looking at the issue of grain storage, especially during harvest season.

Farm Labor: It's Complicated
March 8, 2024
Farm Labor: It's Complicated

Of all the issues today’s farm families face, getting adequate, affordable help for their operations seems to be at the top of the list for many. It was one of the most discussed issues during a recent county tour taken by Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) leadership.