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LilyBud Farm Market | Carrying on a Family Tradition
November 8, 2024
LilyBud Farm Market | Carrying on a Family Tradition

Lily Roadcap has called her family’s farm home for her entire life  having grown up in this small Shelby County community. As such, the fourth-generation farmer has always known she wanted to do something related to agriculture having grown up on a farm that began as a dairy and is now a predominantly cattle and hay operation.

Candid Conversation | Agriculture Education
November 7, 2024
Candid Conversation | Agriculture Education

In this special edition, Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman and Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell discuss a new initiative that would include agriculture education at the elementary school level. The following is an excerpt taken from a recent KFB News podcast.

2024 KFB Women's Gold Star Awards
November 6, 2024
2024 KFB Women's Gold Star Awards

Kentucky Farm Bureau announces its 2024 Women's Gold Star Awards.

Alex and Sarah Richardson of Meade County Named KFB 2024 Outstanding Young Farm Family
November 5, 2024
Alex and Sarah Richardson of Meade County Named KFB 2024 Outstanding Young Farm Family

Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) today announced that Alex and Sarah Richardson of Meade County have been selected as its Outstanding Young Farm Family for 2024. They will be presented with the award during the organization’s annual meeting in December.

Kentucky Farm Bureau Selects Bethany Mattingly of Jefferson County as its 2024 Excellence in Agriculture Winner
October 17, 2024
Kentucky Farm Bureau Selects Bethany Mattingly of Jefferson County as its 2024 Excellence in Agriculture Winner

The award recognizes individuals or couples under the age of 35 who contribute to consistent involvement in Farm Bureau and other agriculture and civic-oriented organizations.

Daisy to the Rescue
October 16, 2024
Daisy to the Rescue

An abandoned pup turned out to be quite the lifesaving dog.

Kentucky Farm Bureau Names Kori Beth Thomas of Allen County its 2024 Farm Woman of the Year
October 15, 2024
Kentucky Farm Bureau Names Kori Beth Thomas of Allen County its 2024 Farm Woman of the Year

Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) has selected Kori Beth Thomas of Allen County as its 2024 Farm Woman of the Year. This prestigious annual award honors the outstanding achievements of women in Kentucky agriculture.

Grain Crops Update
October 3, 2024
Grain Crops Update

Even in sub-par growing seasons, Kentucky producers have steadily upped yield production over the years validating their high-level knowledge of just what it takes to be productive on the farm, no matter the weather.

KFB President Eddie Melton: We will Continue Insisting that Congress Pass a Farm Bill
October 3, 2024
KFB President Eddie Melton: We will Continue Insisting that Congress Pass a Farm Bill

As important as agriculture is to the very existence of us all, it makes no sense to me that politics takes precedence over principle.

Pumpkins Finding Their Place on the Farm
October 3, 2024
Pumpkins Finding Their Place on the Farm

There aren’t too many things that indicate fall has arrived more than the sight of pumpkins at nearly every retail food store, in farmers’ markets, and through direct farm sales. And while this state may be better known for corn, soybeans, and tobacco from a crop perspective, pumpkins are proving to be an important addition to the farm.