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
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
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.