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Kentucky Farm Bureau launches rebranded podcast: 'Let's Get Rural'
September 19, 2025
Kentucky Farm Bureau launches rebranded podcast: 'Let's Get Rural'

Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) is proud to announce the launch of its rebranded podcast, “Let’s Get Rural.” The podcast, co-hosted by KFB’s Renee Carrico and Matt Hilton, offers a dynamic platform for conversations with Kentucky’s farmers, agricultural leaders and rural communities.

Seeding Success
September 18, 2025
Seeding Success

On a muggy summer day in northwestern Hart County, Kentucky, Randy and John Seymour inspect the delicate, flat-topped clusters of their wild quinine crop.

President's Column | Ham, Heart, and Heritage, a Good Way to Describe KFB this Time of Year
September 5, 2025
President's Column | Ham, Heart, and Heritage, a Good Way to Describe KFB this Time of Year

I’m a firm believer in the good our organization does for this state and our agriculture industry every day of the year. I say it because I believe in it, I have lived it, and I see the fruits of our labor from the front porches of our farmhouses to the Capitol steps in Washington, D.C.

Tradition Meets Generosity | Kentucky Farm Bureau's Ham Breakfast Raises $10M at State Fair
September 5, 2025
Tradition Meets Generosity | Kentucky Farm Bureau's Ham Breakfast Raises $10M at State Fair

The 61st Annual Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) Country Ham Breakfast and Charity Auction at the Kentucky State Fair brought in a combined winning bid of $10 million in support of Kentucky charities, continuing the longstanding tradition of generosity that has made this event one of the commonwealth’s most anticipated gatherings.

Kentucky Tobacco, Still a Tradition for Growers
September 5, 2025
Kentucky Tobacco, Still a Tradition for Growers

In 1994, Kentucky tobacco producers grew 187,000 acres of tobacco, weighing in at over 453 million pounds and worth nearly $841 billion. That was 10 years before the Fair and Equitable Tobacco Reform Act eliminated an antiquated tobacco quota system that had been in place since 1938.

Miss Kentucky 2025
September 5, 2025
Miss Kentucky 2025 | From Foster Care to Fairytale

I couldn't help but think how far life had taken her, from living in that dilapidated old house with no running water and no electricity, to the recognition and accolades that came with being named Miss Kentucky.  

Candid Conversation | USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden
September 3, 2025
Candid Conversation | USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden

In an exclusive interview, USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden discusses the issues and opportunities facing the ag industry as he settles into his new role.

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.

Uncovering Rural Kentuckians' Stories on KFB's 'Let's Get Rural' | Renee Carrico
September 3, 2025
Uncovering Rural Kentuckians' Stories on KFB's 'Let's Get Rural' | 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.

Across Kentucky-August 29, 2025
August 29, 2025
Across Kentucky-August 29, 2025

Kentucky Pork Producers Association CEO Nikki Ellis says a new farm bill must include a resolution to California's Proposition 12.