Fourteen-year-old Montana Fehd from Henderson County has been showing dairy goats for more than a decade, turning a childhood passion into a full-fledged business on her family's Cheyenne Acres Farm.

In 2025, we faced numerous issues on the farm whether they were weather related, policy connected, or market driven. But as farm families know, we deal with these challenges head-on to preserve a way of life we would not trade for anything.

In this month's Down the Backroads, KFB News Editor Tim Thornberry reflects on the beauty and connection woven through Kentucky agriculture.

Over the weekend, President Trump signaled his intention to move forward with increasing beef imports. This news was followed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) release of a white paper on Wednesday detailing plans to “fortify the beef industry.”

The Excellence in Agriculture Award recognizes those who positively represent Kentucky agriculture and the values of Farm Bureau through their professional and personal endeavors.

In this month’s Candid Conversation, Farm Rescue’s Terry Johnston shares how this volunteer-driven organization brings hope and hands-on help to farm families in their toughest moments.

Kentucky farmers work hard to bring in their crops each year, but growing wildlife populations are taking a bite out of their bottom line. From deer and turkeys to bears and raccoons, more animals are making Kentucky's fields their dinner table.

This prestigious annual award honors women whose exceptional contributions to agriculture exemplify innovation, leadership and community service.