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.

Cumberland County Farm Bureau Announces Dates for 2020 Annual Meeting and Christmas Dinner
Cumberland County Farm Bureau Announces Dates for 2020 Annual Meeting and Christmas Dinner
Cumberland County student attends Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders
Cumberland County student attends Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders

Cumberland County high school junior Bailey Willis recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL).

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

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

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

Cumberland County high school junior Rachel Barnett recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders.

2015 Cumberland County Scholarship Winners
2015 Cumberland County Scholarship Winners

Congratulations to these three girls for their outstanding accomplishments so far. We, at Cumberland County Farm Bureau, wish them the best of luck in their future!

KFB Spotlight

Agriculture is like a quilt
October 24, 2025
Agriculture is like a quilt

In this month's Down the Backroads, KFB News Editor Tim Thornberry reflects on the beauty and connection woven through Kentucky agriculture.

President Trump Announces Intentions to Increase Beef Imports While USDA Releases Plan to Fortify the Beef Industry
October 23, 2025
President Trump Announces Intentions to Increase Beef Imports While USDA Releases Plan to Fortify the Beef Industry

Over the weekend, President Trump signaled his intention to move forward with increasing beef imports. This news was followed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) release of a white paper on Wednesday detailing plans to “fortify the beef industry.”

Daviess County's Brandon Gilles Named Kentucky Farm Bureau's 2025 Excellence in Agriculture Award Winner
October 23, 2025
Daviess County's Brandon Gilles Named Kentucky Farm Bureau's 2025 Excellence in Agriculture Award Winner

The Excellence in Agriculture Award recognizes those who positively represent Kentucky agriculture and the values of Farm Bureau through their professional and personal endeavors.