County Corner

County Farm Bureaus support every community in the Commonwealth through information, products and service programs including: Women's Leadership Activities, Ag in the Classroom, Commodity Market Information, Scholarships, Certified Roadside Farm Markets and our Young Farmers program. County Farm Bureaus have established a reputation as effective advocates for its members. Check this space often for updates on County Farm Bureau programs and activities happening in our community.

Fayette County Farm Bureau Member Discounts: Check out these discounts available exclusively to members of Fayette County Farm Bureau.

Fayette County Farm Bureau Hosts Legislative Appreciation Dinner: Fasig Tipton was the site of the 2019 Legislative Appreciation Dinner hosted by Fayette County Farm Bureau.

Fayette County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships: Seth Lee Felts, Zsombor Tamas Gal, and Benjamin David Willmoth are the recipients of college scholarships from Fayette County Farm Bureau

Fayette County students attend Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders: Fayette County high school juniors Addie White, Erica Maples, and Michael Lyle recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL).

Fayette County Farm Bureau Gives Donation to Legacy Equine Academy: Pictured from left are Ron Mack Executive Director of Legacy Equine Academy accepting a donation check from Sean Millard, Fayette County Farm Bureau President.

Young Farmer's Burger Bash: The Fayette County Farm Bureau Young Farmer’s put on a Burger Bash April 13th. The idea of this event was to try to get potential new members and to have a fun event to enjoy with everyone. The Young Farmers put on a Burger Cook-off, the young farmer’s made teams and competed to see who had the tastiest burger. Kline Palmer and Courtland Watson were this year’s Burger Bash Cook-off winners.

Fayette County Farm Bureau Receives 2017 Women's Gold Star Award of Excellence: Recognized for the achievements of its women’s program this year, Fayette County Farm Bureau received the 2017 Gold Star Award of Excellence during Kentucky Farm Bureau’s annual meeting in Louisville.

Fayette County Farm Bureau Wins Third Place in County Information Awards Competition: Fayette County Farm Bureau was honored today for its third-place finish in the 2017 Kentucky Farm Bureau County Information Awards competition.

Educational Mini-Grant Awarded to Fayette County Farm Bureau: Fayette County Farm Bureau was honored as one of six recipients of Kentucky Farm Bureau Educational Mini-Grant.

Fayette County Farm Bureau Receives 2017 Young Farmer Gold Star Award of Excellence: Recognized for the achievements of its Young Farm Program this year, Fayette County Farm Bureau received the 2017 Gold Star Award of Excellence during Kentucky Farm Bureau’s annual meeting in Louisville.

Fayette County Student Attends Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders: Fayette County high school junior Savanna Stephens recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders.

2017 Fayette County Farm Bureau Scholarship Winners: Congratulations to the Fayette County Farm Bureau Scholarship winners!

2017 Scholarship Application - 4 year: Application for the 2017 4-year scholarships

2017 Fayette County Scholarship Application - 2 Year: The Fayette County Farm Bureau scholarship application

Fayette County Farm Bureau 2016 Newsletter: The AFBF Convention, Legislative Appreciation dinner, and National Ag day in Fayette County

2016 Scholarship Recipients: Congratulations to Fayette County's 2016 Scholarship Receipients!

2016 Fayette County Farm Bureau Vocational/Technical Scholarship Application: The Fayette County Farm Bureau Education Foundation, Inc. will award a maximum of $2,500 ($1,250 per year) to a Fayette County resident seeking a two-year vocational/technical degree/ certificate from an accredited institution.

Fayette County Farm Bureau Scholarship Program Application: The Fayette County Farm Bureau Education Foundation, Inc. awards a maximum of $20,000 in the amount of $5,000 per year.

KFB Spotlight

Kentucky Farm Bureau Launches Kentucky Farmland Transition Initiative to Address Loss of Farm Acreage Across the State
April 9, 2024: The Kentucky Farmland Transition Initiative is a strategic project focused on helping farm families find ways to keep their acreage in active agricultural production as they consider the future of that land.

Making Efforts Now to Save Farmland for the Future
April 8, 2024: When farmland goes out of production, it just doesn’t come back. Or if farmland is bought by investors outside of the rural community of which it is a part, the farmers, who have lived there, are no longer around to be a vital part of that community.

KFB President Eddie Melton: Sustaining the Future of Kentucky Farms
April 8, 2024: Kentucky Farm Bureau is announcing the creation of the Kentucky Farmland Transition Initiative which will help get us on a sustainable path to ensure our farmland remains in agricultural production.