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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

Down the Backroads | Kind Words, with Dad Looking Over My Shoulder
September 3, 2025
Down the Backroads | Kind Words, with Dad Looking Over My Shoulder

Last month, to be more specific, on August 19, World Photography Day was celebrated, well, throughout the world, I suppose. I became familiar with the day thanks to some of my co-workers who wanted to put together a post about me, showcasing some of the photos I have taken over the years.

Comment Column | Renee Carrico
September 3, 2025
Comment Column | Renee Carrico

Many times, I am asked what I love most about my job here at Kentucky Farm Bureau, and honestly, the answer is simple: the people. Often, the assumption is that I am talking about our Kentucky farmers. And for the most part that is true. Hey, I’m one of you.

KFB's 61st Annual Ham Breakfast Raises Extraordinary $10 Million for Kentucky Charities
August 21, 2025
KFB's 61st Annual Ham Breakfast Raises Extraordinary $10 Million for Kentucky Charities

Kelly and Joe Craft and Central Bank partnered on the winning bid for the second time.