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.

HillTop Farms Named a Kentucky Farm Bureau Legacy Farm: Grant County Farm Bureau President Natasha Rhoton presents the Legacy Farm award to the Courts Family.

Grant County Farm Bureau Donates to local 4-H and FFA Sale of Champions: Grant County Farm Bureau Agency Managers Scooter Arnold & Noland Smith contributed $3,000 to the 4–H & FFA Sale of Champions at the Grant County Fair.

Grant County Farm Bureau Sponsors Family Fun Night at the County Fair: Grant County Farm Bureau sponsored activities and contests and offered families one low price per carload to attend the fair.

Mrs. Betty Lou Shelton is Grant County Farm Bureau's Oldest Continuous Member: Mrs Betty Lou Shelton was honored at the December Meeting of Grant County Farm Bureau for having the oldest continuous membership in Grant County.

Grant County Farm Bureau Supports IFAL and Local FFA Chapter: Grant County High School FFA Officers and IFAL members attended the August 2022 Grant County Farm Bureau board meeting.

Grant County Judge Executive Chuck Dills declares November "Safety Month": Grant County Judge Executive Chuck Dills declares November to be "Safety Month" in Grant County.

Williamstown Board of Education Recognized for Promotion of Ag Literacy in Classroom: Grant County Farm Bureau awarded $1,000 to the Williamstown Board of Education for its promotion of Ag Literacy in the classroom.

Grant County Farm Bureau Recognizes Outstanding Farm Bureau Youth Contest Participants: Grant County Farm Bureau recognized Lexi Hohen, Logan Hollen (contest winner), Tammy Ashcraft, Amberleigh Mynhier, and Tyler Clemons for their participation in the Outstanding Farm Bureau Youth Contest.

Grant County Farm Bureau Holds Appreciation Dinner for Members of Fiscal Court: An appreciation dinner was held for the Fiscal Court during Grant County Farm Bureau's August meeting.

Grant County Fair Sale of Champions Receives $3,000 Donation: Grant County Farm Bureau donated $3,000 to the Grant County Fair FFA/4-H Sale of Champions on Saturday, July 31. The donation was split among the kids that sold their champion animals that night.

Kentucky Senator Damon Thayer Recognizes Grant County Farm Bureau Women's Committee: The Grant County Women's Committee was recognized by Kentucky Senator Damon Thayer for receiving KFB's Gold Star Award of Excellence.

Grant County Farm Bureau Celebrates Ag Literacy Day at Local High Schools: Grant County Farm Bureau celebrated Ag Literacy Day by donating books to local high schools.

Grant County Homeless Mission Receives Support: 1st Love Church Homeless Mission received a $1,000 donation to support food purchases.

Mark Kinsey Named Grant County Farm Bureau Farmer of the Year: During its November meeting, Grant County Farm Bureau recognized KFB State Director Mark Kinsey as its Farmer of the Year.

Grant County Farm Bureau held its 2019 Annual Meeting at Country Pumpkins in Dry Ridge: Grant County Farm Bureau held its Annual Meeting & meal in conjunction with an Ag Farm Tour by the Grant County Extension Office.

Grant County Farm Bureau supports local 4-H/FFA Sale of Champions: Grant County 4-H/FFA received a $3,000 contribution from Farm Bureau.

Grant County Farm Bureau Awards More than $5,000 in Scholarships and Prizes: During the June meeting of the Grant County Farm Bureau, more than $5,000 in scholarships and prizes were presented to students.

Grant County Farm Bureau holds Annual Meeting/Farm Field Day: Grant County Farm Bureau held its 2018 Annual Meeting/Farm Field Day on September 14th at Country Pumpkins.

Grant County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships: Jeff Dalton, Mallory Johnson, Austin Perkins, Amber Tien, Madeline Tucker, and Morgan Tucker are each the recipient of a $1,000 college scholarship from Grant County Farm Bureau.

Grant County Attends the 2018 Legislative Drive-in and Food Check-out Day: Kentucky Farm Bureau held its annual Legislative Drive-in in Frankfort on Wednesday, March 7, 2018. During the Drive-in, Farm Bureau members met with their state senators and representatives and advocated on behalf of agriculture.

KFB Spotlight

Mark Haney to Finish His Tenure as Kentucky Farm Bureau President after Fifteen Years
September 21, 2023: Mark Haney announced today that he is stepping away from his role as president of Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) in December. Haney is the longest serving president in the organization’s history.

Farmer Appreciation Day Honors Farmers, Their Occupation
September 20, 2023: Commissioner of Agriculture Dr. Ryan Quarles honored Kentucky’s farmers and proclaimed Sept.17-23 as Farm Safety and Health Week in Kentucky at a Farmer’s Appreciation and Awards Day on the Capitol Lawn Wednesday.

Making the Case for Crop Insurance
September 18, 2023: Pilot Oak, Kentucky is a very small community in southern Graves County. And while it may seem like a different world there from the hustle and bustle of Washington, D.C., the looming deadline to pass the next Farm Bill draws the two places closer than ever as farm families in this community and thousands of others advocate for programs contained in this legislation.