County Corner - Kentucky Farm Bureau

County Corner

County Farm Bureaus support every community in the Commonwealth through information, products and service programs including: Women's Leadership Activities, Ag in the Classroom, Commodity Market Information, Scholarships, Certified Roadside Farm Markets and our Young Farmers program.  County Farm Bureaus  have established a reputation as effective advocates for its members.  Check this space often for updates on County Farm Bureau programs and activities happening in our community.

Brian Pugh Named 2023 KFB Agency Manager of the Year
Brian Pugh Named 2023 KFB Agency Manager of the Year

Marion County Agency Manager Brian Pugh was named KFB's 2023 Agency Manager of the Year.

Floyd County Farm Bureau Celebrates Food Check-out Day at Local Food City Supermarket
Floyd County Farm Bureau Celebrates Food Check-out Day at Local Food City Supermarket

Floyd County Farm Bureau celebrated Food Check-out Day by giving loaves of bread to customers as they entered the local Food City supermarket.

Floyd County Farm Bureau Women's Committee Recognizes Ag Literacy Week at Local School
Floyd County Farm Bureau Women's Committee Recognizes Ag Literacy Week at Local School

Floyd County Farm Bureau Women's Committee recognizes Ag Literacy Week by donating "How to Grow a Monster" to local schools. 

Floyd County Farm Bureau Women's Committee Helps Local Women's Shelter
Floyd County Farm Bureau Women's Committee Helps Local Women's Shelter

Turning Point Domestic Violence Services in Prestonburg received a donation from Floyd County Farm Bureau.

Katelyn Kidd Awarded College Scholarship from Floyd County Farm Bureau
Katelyn Kidd Awarded College Scholarship from Floyd County Farm Bureau

Katelyn Kidd received the 2021 Floyd County Farm Bureau Scholarship.

Food Check-Out Day 2020
Food Check-Out Day 2020

Floyd County Farm Bureau volunteer leaders celebrate Food Check-Out Day at Food City in Prestonsburg.

Floyd County Farm Bureau Members Meet with Kentucky Senator Johnny Ray Turner
Floyd County Farm Bureau Members Meet with Kentucky Senator Johnny Ray Turner

Floyd County Farm Bureau President Saul Akers and Vice President Billy Hicks met with Kentucky Senator Johnny Ray Turner during Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Legislative Drive-In Day to discuss issue of importance to agriculture and rural communities. 

Floyd County Farm Bureau Support Ronald McDonald Charities
Floyd County Farm Bureau Support Ronald McDonald Charities

Members of Floyd County Farm Bureau visited the Ronald McDonald House in Lexington.

Floyd County Farm Bureau partners with Middle Creek Volunteer Fire Department to support those in need
Floyd County Farm Bureau partners with Middle Creek Volunteer Fire Department to support those in need

Floyd County Farm Bureau makes donation to support community members in need. 

Floyd County Farm Bureau recognizes 2019 scholarship winners
Floyd County Farm Bureau recognizes 2019 scholarship winners

Floyd County Farm Bureau held its annual Scholarship Dinner at Jenny Wiley State Park, May Lodge.  

Five Floyd County Students Awarded Farm Bureau Scholarships
Five Floyd County Students Awarded Farm Bureau Scholarships

Each year Floyd County Farm Bureau offers college scholarship opportunities to high school seniors in the local area. 

Floyd County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships
Floyd County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships

Six Floyd County high school seniors received college scholarships from Floyd County Farm Bureau

Floyd County Farm Bureau Receives 2017 Women's Gold Star Award of Excellence
Floyd County Farm Bureau Receives 2017 Women's Gold Star Award of Excellence

Recognized for the achievements of its women’s program this year, Floyd County Farm Bureau received the 2017 Gold Star Award of Excellence during Kentucky Farm Bureau’s annual meeting in Louisville.

Floyd County Farm Bureau Celebrates Food Check-out Week
Floyd County Farm Bureau Celebrates Food Check-out Week

Floyd County Farm Bureau celebrated Food Check-out Week.

Customer Appreciation Day at Floyd County Farm Bureau
Customer Appreciation Day at Floyd County Farm Bureau

Floyd County Farm Bureau loves it's members!

Floyd County 2015 Scholarship Winners
Floyd County 2015 Scholarship Winners

Congratulations to the 2015 Floyd County Farm Bureau Scholarship winners!

KFB Spotlight

Kentucky Farm Bureau Launches Kentucky Farmland Transition Initiative to Address Loss of Farm Acreage Across the State
April 9, 2024
Kentucky Farm Bureau Launches Kentucky Farmland Transition Initiative to Address Loss of Farm Acreage Across the State

The Kentucky Farmland Transition Initiative is a strategic project focused on helping farm families find ways to keep their acreage in active agricultural production as they consider the future of that land.

KFB President Eddie Melton: Sustaining the Future of Kentucky Farms
April 8, 2024
KFB President Eddie Melton: Sustaining the Future of Kentucky Farms

Kentucky Farm Bureau is announcing the creation of the Kentucky Farmland Transition Initiative which will help get us on a sustainable path to ensure our farmland remains in agricultural production.

Making Efforts Now to Save Farmland for the Future
April 8, 2024
Making Efforts Now to Save Farmland for the Future

When farmland goes out of production, it just doesn’t come back. Or if farmland is bought by investors outside of the rural community of which it is a part, the farmers, who have lived there, are no longer around to be a vital part of that community.