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.

CCFB now accepting applications for Ag in the Classroom Mini-Grant Program
CCFB now accepting applications for Ag in the Classroom Mini-Grant Program

Christian County Farm Bureau announces the first ever CCFB Ag in the Classroom Mini-Grant Program. CCFB will award up to 4 - $125 AITC Mini Grants to Educators in the Christian County Public and Private Schools. 

Christian County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships
Christian County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships

Chloe Holloway, James King, Makenzie Shaw, and Victoria Sims, all seniors in Christian County, are each the recipient of a $2,000 college scholarship from Christian County Farm Bureau

Christian County students attend Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders
Christian County students attend Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders
Christian County high school juniors Koby Batts and Lynzee Lacy recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL). 
Christian County Farm Bureau Receives 2017 Women's Gold Star Award of Excellence
Christian County Farm Bureau Receives 2017 Women's Gold Star Award of Excellence

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

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

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

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

Christian County high school junior Chloe Holloway recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders.

2016 Christian County Annual Meeting
2016 Christian County Annual Meeting

The Christian County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting will take place Thursday, July 7th, 2016. 

KFB Spotlight

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

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
Statement from KFB President Eddie Melton on Recently Passed Capital Gains Tax Relief

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
President's Column | I Want Our Farming Legacy to Continue for Generations

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.