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.

Carroll County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships
Carroll County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships

Justin Tuttle and Robert Eli Yocum, both seniors at Carroll County High School, are the recipients of college scholarships from Carroll County Farm Bureau. 

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

Carroll County high school junior Madeline Watts recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL).

Madeline Watts performs at Kentucky Farm Bureau Variety Showcase
Madeline Watts Performs at the Kentucky Farm Bureau Variety Showcase

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

KFB Spotlight

New Kentucky Farm Bureau President Eddie Melton Elected at Organization's 104th Annual Meeting
December 2, 2023
New Kentucky Farm Bureau President Eddie Melton Elected  at Organization's 104th Annual Meeting

Webster County farmer Eddie Melton was elected as president of Kentucky Farm Bureau today. He has served on the organization’s executive committee for the past fifteen years.

Ty Jones and Brooklyn Felts Win Outstanding Farm Bureau Youth Contest
December 1, 2023
Ty Jones and Brooklyn Felts Win Outstanding Farm Bureau Youth Contest

Jones and Felts were selected from 22 district finalists out of approximately 350 young people who competed in county and district contests over the past several months.

Alex Gilles of Daviess County Wins Kentucky Farm Bureau Discussion Meet
December 1, 2023
Alex Gilles of Daviess County Wins Kentucky Farm Bureau Discussion Meet

Gilles will represent Kentucky in the national competition at the 2024 American Farm Bureau Federation convention in January and will be vying for prizes, including $35,000 towards a new Ford truck.