In celebration of National Farmer’s Day, Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) today announced that Scott Porter of Mason County has been selected as the 2025 KFB Kentucky Farmer of the Year. He will be presented with this prestigious award during the organization’s annual meeting in Louisville on Friday, December 5.

KFB’s annual Farmer of the Year award recognizes an individual whose agricultural expertise, innovation and community service strengthen Kentucky’s agriculture industry.

“Scott’s diverse farming operation, leadership skills and commitment to service made a strong impression on our judges,” said Eddie Melton, KFB President. “He represents the very best of Kentucky agriculture, combining business expertise with a passion for helping the next generation succeed. We are proud to honor him as our 2025 Kentucky Farmer of the Year.”

Porter operates Springdale Stock Farms LLC, a 1,775-acre cattle farm in Maysville. His 900-head commercial beef cow herd is bred to high-quality Angus bulls to produce top-tier steers and replacement females. He is known for emphasizing efficiency and continuous improvement and mentoring young cattle producers. Porter has enhanced carrying capacity through soil testing, rotational grazing and clearing land for reseeding. He also prioritizes strong herd health practices, including strategic calving windows and comprehensive vaccination protocols.

“I’m really honored to be named Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Farmer of the Year,” Porter said. “Farming has been part of who I am since I was a kid, so this recognition means a lot to me and my family. We’ve had our share of challenges, but those experiences only pushed us to stay committed to raising good cattle, caring for our land, and supporting others in agriculture. It feels great to see those efforts recognized as we keep building toward the future of our farm.”

Porter and his wife, Mary Ann, have four children, with their 21-year-old son recently joining the farm full time.