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Harrison County Students Get a Taste of the Farm
June 8, 2018
Harrison County Students Get a Taste of the Farm

Having access to a working farm helps students discover many possibilities for their futures

Kentucky Leopold Conservation Award's Finalists Named
June 1, 2018
Kentucky Leopold Conservation Award's Finalists Named

Kentucky Farm Bureau sponsered the recent Kentucky Leopold Conservation Award's event by the Sand County Foundation.

Collegiate Farm Bureau: Universities Provide Students with Ag Leadership Opportunities
March 12, 2018
Collegiate Farm Bureau: Universities Provide Students with Ag Leadership Opportunities

In its ongoing efforts to help young people become involved in the agriculture industry as well as to share with them more about Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) as an organization, a program was created specifically for college students to assist in achieving these goals.

Investing in Education is Vital to Kentucky's Youth and Our Commonwealth's Future
March 5, 2018
Investing in Education is Vital to Kentucky's Youth and Our Commonwealth's Future

When you think of Kentucky, many things come to mind from beautiful horses to endless acres of some of the best farmland anywhere. But for those of us who live here and are members of Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB), we know that educating our young people is the most important thing we can do.

Kentucky Farm Bureau promotes National Farm Safety and Health Week
September 15, 2017
Kentucky Farm Bureau promotes National Farm Safety and Health Week

The National Safety Council and Kentucky Farm Bureau are promoting National Farm Safety and Health Week September 17 – 23. 

IFAL Offers Leadership Opportunities for a Second Generation
August 30, 2017
IFAL Offers Leadership Opportunities for a Second Generation

Kentucky Farm Bureau’s (KFB)  Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL) has proven to be a successful, long-running program providing a unique summer leadership conference, now reaching a second generation of high school junior students. 

In Partnership with County Farm Bureau's, Kentucky Farm Bureau Awarded 431 College Scholarships Valued at $540, 775
August 8, 2017
In Partnership with County Farm Bureau's, Kentucky Farm Bureau Awarded 431 College Scholarships Valued at $540, 775

The recipients of the 2017 KYFB scholarships

'Ag Tag' Donations Soared to Nearly $630,000 in 2017, Shattering Previous Records
July 31, 2017
'Ag Tag' Donations Soared to Nearly $630,000 in 2017, Shattering Previous Records

Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles announced today that voluntary “ag tag” donations in the 2017 fiscal year that ended June 30 amounted to $629,865.43, setting a record for the largest amount donated since the program began.

American Farm Bureau Federation and National FFA Organization to Work Together to Share the Story of Agricultural Education
July 12, 2017
American Farm Bureau Federation and National FFA Organization to Work Together to Share the Story of Agricultural Education

The American Farm Bureau Federation and National FFA Organization signed a memorandum of understanding to grow leaders, build communities and strengthen agriculture.

Kentucky Boys and Girls Clubs boost garden and cooking programs with 'Ag Tag' grant
July 10, 2017
Kentucky Boys and Girls Clubs boost garden and cooking programs with 'Ag Tag' grant

Several hundred Kentucky youth will learn hands-on gardening and cooking skills this summer thanks to a Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) “Ag Tag” program grant awarded to nine clubs in the Kentucky Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs.