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 2017 AARP Driver Safety Class
Garrard County 2017 AARP Driver Safety Class

The AARP Driver Safety Class will be held Tuesday, May 30, 2017 5PM-9PM.

Garrard County Farm Bureau Celebrates Food Check-out Day
Garrard County Farm Bureau Celebrates Food Check-out Day

Garrard County Farm Bureau celebrates Food Check-out Week.

Garrard County Breeding Soundness Exam
Garrard County Breeding Soundness Exam

The Garrard County Farm Bureau is putting on a Breeding Soundness Exam at the Garrard County High School Farm.

Randa Morris Wins First Place at the Outstanding Farm Bureau Youth Contest
Randa Morris Wins First Place at the Outstanding Farm Bureau Youth Contest

Our very own 18 year old Randa Morris won First Place at the Outstanding Farm Bureau Youth Contest in Louisville, Dec. 1st. 

Garrard County Farm Bureau Members Attend KFB's 2016 Women's Conference
Garrard County Farm Bureau Members Attend KFB's 2016 Women's Conference

Garrard County Farm Bureau members attended the Women’s Conference at the Embassy Suites in Lexington. A tour of Buffalo Trace Distillery was part of the weekend, along with a silent auction, entertainment and good food.

Donation to Senior Center Allows Purchase of Realpads
Donation to Senior Center Allows Purchase of Realpads

A group of seniors at Lancaster Senior Citizen Center received new AARP Realpad tablets, provided through a generous donation from Farm Bureau and Carolyn Iverson. Iverson organized the donation through her graduate project at UK and Senior Citizen Center Director Brittany Wash.

Garrard County Celebrates Food Check-Out Day
Garrard County Celebrates Food Check-Out Day

The cost of food in America remains affordable. Americans spend, on average, just over 10 percent of their disposable income for food.

2015 National Ag Day in Garrard County
2015 National Ag Day in Garrard County

The Farm Bureau Women’s Committee went to Lancaster Elementary, Paint Lick Elementary, and Camp Dick Elementary Schools to read ag accurate books to young students. 

2015 Garrard County Scholarship Recipients
2015 Garrard County Scholarship Recipients

Board member of Garrard County Farm Bureau, Larry Woods, awarded two individuals with scholarships at the Grand Theatre in Lancaster, KY.

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.