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.

Franklin County Farm Bureau Now Accepting Applications for the 2022-2023 Paul Gray Memorial Scholarship: Franklin County Farm Bureau is now accepting applications for the Paul Gray Memorial Scholarship.

Jake Harrod represents Franklin County Farm Bureau in KFB's Outstanding Youth Contest: Jake Harrod represented District 6 at KFB's Outstanding Youth Contest in Louisville, KY.

Franklin County student attends Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders: Franklin County high school junior Jake Harrod recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL).

Franklin County Farm City Banquet at Lakeview Park: Pictured from left are Ed McClure, Agency Manager; Sharon Spencer, Franklin County Farm Bureau President; and J.O. Osborne, Agency Manager attended the Franklin County Farm City Banquet at Lakeview Park.

Franklin County Farm Bureau receives 2017 Young Farmer Gold Star Award of Excellence: Recognized for the achievements of its Young Farm Program this year, Franklin County Farm Bureau received the 2017 Gold Star Award of Excellence during Kentucky Farm Bureau’s annual meeting in Louisville.

Franklin County student attends Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders: Franklin County high school junior Molly Mitchell recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders. Mitchell and 43 other high school students from around the state attended the five-day summer leadership conference, held June 11-15 at Murray State University.

KFB Spotlight

Kentucky Farm Bureau President Eddie Melton Re-elected at Organization's 106th Annual Meeting
December 6, 2025: Webster County farmer Eddie Melton was re-elected today to continue serving as President of Kentucky Farm Bureau. Melton has been a member of the organization’s executive committee for 17 years. Also re-elected to their leadership roles are Shane Wiseman of Clark County as First Vice President and Larry Clark of Green County as Second Vice President.

Keeping a Watch Over his Sheep
November 25, 2025: Young Green County farmer adds to his family’s farming operation as he prepares to have his own.

Kentucky AgriLegacy Solutions Program Launched to Support Farm Families in Transition Planning
November 24, 2025: Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation and the Kentucky Center for Agriculture and Rural Development (KCARD) are proud to announce the launch of KCARD’s Kentucky AgriLegacy Solutions Program, a new effort designed to help Kentucky farm families navigate the farm transition process.