About Us
Farm Bureau is a voluntary organization operating under the code 501(c)5 not-for-profit guided and directed by our nearly 13,000 member families. We are committed to educating the public about agriculture, encouraging youth in advancing education and leadership skills and contributing to our community to make Fayette County the best place to live, work, raise a family and have a great quality of life.
OFFICERS
| President | Robert Cole James | |
| Vice President | Patrick Robinson | |
| Secretary | Phil Meyer | |
| Treasurer | Nick Carter | |
| Executive Director | Carrie McIntosh | |
| Farm Bureau Women's Chair | Bonnie Eads | |
| Young Farmer Chair | Paige Mattingly | |
| DIRECTORS | ||
| Nick Carter | Paris | |
| Aaron Clark | Lexington | |
| Todd Clark | Lexington | |
| Brian Colon | Lexington | |
| Ben Conner | Lexington | |
| Tanya Dvorak | Lexington | |
| Bonnie Eads | Lexington | |
| Rob Eads | Lexington | |
| John Evans | Lexington | |
| Brennan Gilkison | Winchester | |
| Patrick Higginbotham | Lexington | |
| Christopher Jackson | Lexington | |
| Jill Mahan | Lexington | |
| Carrie McIntosh | Lexington | |
| John T McGuire | Winchester | |
| Philip Meyer | Lexington | |
| Beau Neal | Lexington | |
| Christopher Riggs | Wilmore | |
| Patrick Robinson | Lexington | |
| Larry Ryan | Lexington | |
| John Tucker | Lexington | |
| Stuart Turlington | Lexington | |
| Billy Van Pelt | Lexington | |
| Stacy K. Vincent | Versailles | |
| Jason Whitis | Lexington | |
| Bill Witt | Lexington |
KFB Spotlight
- KFB President's Address Highlights Youth Engagement, Policy Progress and Community Impact at Organization's 106th Annual Meeting
- December 22, 2025
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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
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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
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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.