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

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