About Us - Kentucky Farm Bureau

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
Robert James   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

Kentucky AgriLegacy Solutions Program Launched to Support Farm Families in Transition Planning
November 24, 2025
Kentucky AgriLegacy Solutions Program Launched  to Support Farm Families in Transition Planning

Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation and the Kentucky Center for Agriculture and Rural Development (KCARD) are proud to announce the launch of KCARD’s Kentucky AgriLegacy Solutions Program, a new effort designed to help Kentucky farm families navigate the farm transition process.

Melissa Miller of Hardin County named KFB's 2025 Generation Bridge Advocate of the Year
November 19, 2025
Melissa Miller of Hardin County named KFB's 2025 Generation Bridge Advocate of the Year

This award honors a Farm Bureau member who demonstrates exceptional leadership and dedication to bridging generations within the organization — creating opportunities for members of all ages to engage, share experiences and strengthen the future of agriculture.

Blind 'Wonder Dog' from Kentucky Named Finalist in AFBF's 2025 Farm Dog of the Year Competition
November 18, 2025
Blind 'Wonder Dog' from Kentucky Named Finalist in AFBF's 2025 Farm Dog of the Year Competition

Goose, a 12-year-old Red Heeler has been selected as a national finalists for the People’s Choice Pup award in the American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) 2025 Farm Dog of the Year competition.