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.

Crittenden County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships
Crittenden County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships

Emmalea Barnes, Mauri Collins, Corbin Wilson, and Samuel Winders, all seniors at Crittenden County High School, each received a $1,000 college scholarship from Crittenden County Farm Bureau. 

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

Crittenden County high school junior John Duvall recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL).

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

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

Crittenden County Women's Comimittee Visit Elementary School
Crittenden County Women's Comimittee Visit Elementary School

Marty Hill and Crystal Wesmoland, co-chairs of Crittenden County Women’s Committee, visited elementary schools in Crittenden County for the Fall on the Farm event. They shared with students information about how farm products are used. 

Crittenden County Farm Bureau Promotes Driving Distraction-Free
Crittenden County Farm Bureau Promotes Driving Distraction-Free

Crittenden County Farm bureau presented Crittenden County High School with brochures promoting driving distraction-free to distribute to their students.

Crittenden County Farm Bureau Donates "The Most Wonderful Dream"
Crittenden County Farm Bureau Donates "The Most Wonderful Dream"

Crittenden County Farm Bureau donated copies of the book "The Most Wonderful Dream" to a local Elementary school and public library. 

Kentucky Ag Literacy Week in Crittenden County
Kentucky Ag Literacy Week in Crittenden County

The book "The Apple Orchard" was presented to our elementary school librarian Carolyn Traum and our local Crittenden County Librarian Regina Merrick for Kentucky Ag Literacy Week.

Crittenden County Celebrates Ag Literacy Week
Crittenden County Celebrates Ag Literacy Week

Marty Hill, co-chair of Crittenden County Farm Bureau, read an "ag accurate" book to students during Ag Literacy Week.

KFB Spotlight

American Farm Bureau Establishes 2026 Policies
January 15, 2026
American Farm Bureau Establishes 2026 Policies

Farmer and rancher delegates to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 107th Convention today adopted policies to guide the organization’s work in 2026. Key topics ranged from labor to animal health to risk management.

Kentucky Farm Bureau announces state and national policy priorities for 2026
January 13, 2026
Kentucky Farm Bureau Announces State and National Policy Priorities for 2026

Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) has announced its 2026 national and state policy priorities following the conclusion of its 106th Annual Meeting. These priorities, developed by KFB members and approved by the KFB Board of Directors, will guide the organization’s advocacy efforts at both the federal and state levels throughout the 2026 legislative sessions.

KFB President Highlights Youth Engagement, Policy Progress and Community Impact at 106th Annual Meeting
December 22, 2025
KFB President Highlights Youth Engagement, Policy Progress and Community Impact at 106th Annual Meeting

Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) President Eddie Melton delivered his annual address this morning during the organization’s 106th Annual Meeting in Louisville, reflecting on a fast-moving year marked by legislative gains, unprecedented youth participation, community outreach and continued strength across the state’s agricultural community.