About Us - Kentucky Farm Bureau

About Us

OFFICERS

President   Wally Taylor
1st Vice President   Brandon Gilles
2nd Vice President   Jason Strode
 Secretary/Treasurer   Jeff Coke
Farm Bureau Women's Chair   Leigh Ann Kuegel
 Young Farmer Chair   Brandon Gilles

DIRECTORS

Jeff Berry   Philpot
Katie Cecil   Owensboro
Scott Elliott   Philpot
Jerry Fischer   Owensboro
Kenny Fischer   Philpot
Jim Gilles III   Owensboro
Jimmy Gilles   Owensboro
Dustin Hagan   Whitesville
Daniel Hayden   Whitesville
Joan Hayden   Philpot
Jesse Horn   Owensboro
John Kuegel   Owensboro
Wes Poole   Lewisport
Jeff Rice   Utica
Keith Riney   Owensboro
Brad Stephen   Owensboro
Bennett Thompson   Utica
Aaron Walker   Philpot
Dustin Warren   Owensboro
EX-OFFICO    
Gary Cecil   Owensboro
Mack Estes   Owensboro
Clint Hardy   Owensboro
Annette Heisdorffer   Utica

 

 

KFB Spotlight

KFB President's Address Highlights Youth Engagement, Policy Progress and Community Impact at Organization's 106th Annual Meeting
December 22, 2025
KFB President's Address Highlights Youth Engagement, Policy Progress and Community Impact at Organization's 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.

Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell shares progress, offers optimism during Kentucky Farm Bureau's 2025 Commodity Luncheon
December 22, 2025
Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell Shares Progress, Offers Optimism During Kentucky Farm Bureau's 2025 Commodity Luncheon

Earlier today, Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell gave keynote remarks during Kentucky Farm Bureau’s (KFB) annual Commodity Luncheon at the organization’s 106th Annual Meeting. The luncheon is one of the most anticipated sessions at the yearly event held at the Galt House in Louisville, celebrating the strength and resilience of Kentucky’s agriculture industry, while looking ahead to the future.

Cody Burke of Franklin County selected as the winner of Kentucky Farm Bureau's 2025 Discussion Meet
December 22, 2025
Cody Burke of Franklin County selected as the winner of Kentucky Farm Bureau's 2025 Discussion Meet

Cattle farmer Cody Burke of Franklin County won first place in the final round of Kentucky Farm Bureau’s (KFB) 2025 Discussion Meet, a debate-styled competition for young farmers that relies on an individual’s skill in reasoning and logical discussion of issues.