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.

Franklin County Farm Bureau Now Accepting Applications for the 2022-2023 Paul Gray Memorial Scholarship
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 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 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
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
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 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 Honored by National Organization for Program Excellence in 2024
January 28, 2025
Kentucky Farm Bureau Honored by National Organization for Program Excellence in 2024

Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) was recognized with four Awards of Excellence at American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) 106th Convention in San Antonio on January 26.

Down the Backroads: "Oh, That Younger Generation!"
January 21, 2025
Down the Backroads: "Oh, That Younger Generation!"

I don’t believe there has ever been a group of older folks, such as myself, who didn’t complain about the younger generation following them. And yes, I have done that on occasion.

National FFA Eastern Region Vice President Caroline Groth
January 21, 2025
National FFA Eastern Region Vice President Caroline Groth

University of Kentucky Student Caroline Groth, the new National FFA Eastern Region Vice President discusses her journey to this national post and what the FFA organization has meant to her.