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.

Garrard County Farm Bureau Advocates on Behalf of Agriculture
Garrard County Farm Bureau Advocates on Behalf of Agriculture

Garrard County Farm Bureau volunteer leaders meet with Kentucky State Senator Tom Buford during the 2020 Kentucky General Assembly.

Kentucky Representative Travis Brenda Meets with Garrard County Farm Bureau President Anthony Davis
Kentucky Representative Travis Brenda Meets with Garrard County Farm Bureau President Anthony Davis

Garrard County Farm Bureau President Anthony Davis met with Kentucky Representative Travis Brenda during KFB's Legislative Drive-In Food and Check-Out Day in Frankfort on February 5.

Garrard County Student Dylan Driskell Wins 2019 KFB Outstanding Farm Bureau Youth Contest
Garrard County Student Dylan Driskell Wins 2019 KFB Outstanding Farm Bureau Youth Contest

Dylan Driskell of Garrard County was awarded top honors in the 2019 KFB Outstanding Farm Bureau Youth Contest held last December during Kentucky Farm Bureau’s (KFB) 100th annual meeting in Louisville.

AARP Driver Safety Class
AARP Driver Safety Class

AARP is offering a Driver Safety Class on April 16, 2019.  Farm Bureau members may be eligible for an insurance discount after attending this class.

IFAL applications now available
IFAL applications now available

Are you a high school junior and interested in agriculture as a career?  You could be eligible to attend the Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL): a free five-day summer leadership conference at the University of Kentucky or Murray State University. 

College Scholarship Applications Available at Garrard County Farm Bureau
College Scholarship Applications Available at Garrard County Farm Bureau

Garrard County Farm Bureau is accepting applications for the Henry West Agricultural Scholarship through April 26, 2019.

Garrard County Farm Bureau Now Accepting Orders for Farm Chemicals
Garrard County Farm Bureau Now Accepting Orders for Farm Chemicals

It is time to pre-order farm chemicals for the 2019 season.

2017 Scholarship Receipent
2017 Scholarship Receipent
Angie Wagoner recognized for service to Garrard County
Angie Wagoner recognized for service to Garrard County

Garrard County Farm Bureau recognized Angie Wagoner for her hard work and dedication to serving the people of Garrard County. 

 

Garrard County Farm Bureau now accepting pre-orders for fruit and nuts
Garrard County Farm Bureau now accepting pre-orders for fruit and nuts

Garrard County Farm Bureau is now accepting orders for the 2018 Florida Citrus & Nut Program.

Garrard County Farm Bureau will hold its 2018 Annual Meeting on September 27th
Garrard County Farm Bureau will hold its 2018 Annual Meeting on September 27th

Please join us for the 2018 Garrard County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting

Garrard County Farm Bureau will host Safety Event at Annual Tobacco Cutting Contest in Bryantsville
Garrard County Farm Bureau will host Safety Event at Annual Tobacco Cutting Contest in Bryantsville

Garrard County Farm Bureau Federation encourages all farmers and friends to attend the Annual Tobacco Cutting Contest in Bryantsville, KY on Wednesday, September 12th

County Agriculture Investment Programs Announcement
County Agriculture Investment Programs Announcement

Applications are now open for the County Agriculture Investment Programs

Garrard County student awarded Farm Bureau scholarship
Garrard County student awarded Farm Bureau scholarship

Emily Miller, a senior at Garrard County High School, is the recipient of a $2,000 college scholarship from Garrard County Farm Bureau.

Garrard County student attends Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders
Garrard County student attends Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders

Garrard County high school junior Macie White recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL).

Food Check-Out day 2018
Food Check-Out day 2018

Garrard County celebrated thier annual food check-out day in Lancaster, Kentucky this last Febuary.

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

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

Faith Ann Davis Performs at Kentucky Farm Bureau Variety Showcase
Faith Ann Davis Performs at Kentucky Farm Bureau Variety Showcase

Garrard County’s Faith Ann Davis performed before a live audience during the November 30 general session of Kentucky Farm Bureau’s 98th annual meeting in Louisville.

Garrard County Farm Bureau Receives 2017 Young Farmer Gold Star Award of Excellence
Garrard County Farm Bureau Receives 2017 Young Farmer Gold Star Award of Excellence

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

Garrard County Media Appreciation Event
Garrard County Media Appreciation Event

Steve Simpson, a director on the Garrard County Board, presented Ted Cox with a gift of appreciation.

KFB Spotlight

President's Column | Eddie Melton
March 27, 2024
President's Column | Eddie Melton

As important as it is for farm families to plant, grow, and harvest our crops year after year, it is equally important to stand up for and speak out in support of an industry none of us can truly do without.

2024 Kentucky Farm Bureau Congressional Tour
March 20, 2024
2024 Kentucky Farm Bureau Congressional Tour

Nearly 320 Kentucky Farm Bureau members made their way to the nation’s capital to participate in this year’s Congressional Tour.

Candid Conversation | Aaron Barrett, Chief Operating Officer for Ingram Barge
March 20, 2024
Candid Conversation | Aaron Barrett, Chief Operating Officer for Ingram Barge

Candid Conversation presents a discussion about the topical issues related to Kentucky Farm Bureau priorities, the agricultural industry, and rural communities, in a question-and-answer format.