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

KFB's 61st Annual Ham Breakfast Raises Extraordinary $10 Million for Kentucky Charities
August 21, 2025
KFB's 61st Annual Ham Breakfast Raises Extraordinary $10 Million for Kentucky Charities

Kelly and Joe Craft and Central Bank partnered on the winning bid for the second time.

Across Kentucky-August 22, 2025
August 20, 2025
Across Kentucky-August 22, 2025

KFB President Eddie Melton says the MAHA Commission would limit farmers tools to produce more with less.

President's Column | It is a Busy Time of Year, But an Exciting Time
August 11, 2025
President's Column | It is a Busy Time of Year, But an Exciting Time

As we make our way through the weeks of summer, it won't be long until school starts again, the state fair arrives, and our harvesting duties begin.