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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.

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

Clark County high school junior Marcus Wiseman recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL).

Clark County Farm Bureau Receives 2017 Women's Gold Star Award of Excellence
Clark County Farm Bureau Receives 2017 Women's Gold Star Award of Excellence

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

Jazmyn Thomas Performs at Kentucky Farm Bureau Variety Showcase
Jazmyn Thomas Performs at Kentucky Farm Bureau Variety Showcase

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

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

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

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

Clark County high school junior Courtney Sarah Francis recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders.

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.