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

Mark Haney to Finish His Tenure as Kentucky Farm Bureau President after Fifteen Years
September 21, 2023
Mark Haney to Finish His Tenure as Kentucky Farm Bureau President after Fifteen Years

Mark Haney announced today that he is stepping away from his role as president of Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) in December. Haney is the longest serving president in the organization’s history.

Farmer Appreciation Day Honors Farmers, Their Occupation
September 20, 2023
Farmer Appreciation Day Honors Farmers, Their Occupation

Commissioner of Agriculture Dr. Ryan Quarles honored Kentucky’s farmers and proclaimed Sept.17-23 as Farm Safety and Health Week in Kentucky at a Farmer’s Appreciation and Awards Day on the Capitol Lawn Wednesday.

Making the Case for Crop Insurance
September 18, 2023
Making the Case for Crop Insurance

Pilot Oak, Kentucky is a very small community in southern Graves County. And while it may seem like a different world there from the hustle and bustle of Washington, D.C., the looming deadline to pass the next Farm Bill draws the two places closer than ever as farm families in this community and thousands of others advocate for programs contained in this legislation.