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.

Hardin County Farm Bureau Makes Donation to Creekside Elementary School for an Outdoor Ag Pavilion Classroom
Hardin County Farm Bureau Makes Donation to Creekside Elementary School for an Outdoor Ag Pavilion Classroom

Hardin County Farm Bureau made a donation to Creekside Elementary to help cover the cost of building an outdoor AG Pavilion Classroom.

Hardin County Farm Bureau Now Accepting College Scholarship Applications
Hardin County Farm Bureau Now Accepting College Scholarship Applications for the 2024-2025 School Year

Hardin County Farm Bureau is now accepting college scholarship applications for the 2024-2025 school year. 

Hardin County Farm Bureau Partners with the Kentucky Cattlemen's Association to Aid Tornado Victims
Hardin County Farm Bureau Partners with the Kentucky Cattlemen's Association to Aid Tornado Victims

Hardin County Farm Bureau joined the Kentucky Cattleman's Association to help feed victims of the deadly tornados that swept through Western Kentucky.

Hardin County Farm Bureau Women's Chair Stephanie Mackey Presents Gift to Local 4-H in Support of Dairy Month
Hardin County Farm Bureau Women's Chair Stephanie Mackey Presents Gift to Local 4-H in Support of Dairy Month

Hardin County 4-H received a check for $500 for its ice cream trailer.  Hardin County Farm Bureau made the donation in support of Dairy Month.

Jimmy Stuecker Recognized for His Service to Hardin County Farm Bureau
Jimmy Stuecker Recognized for His Service to Hardin County Farm Bureau

During the November 11th Board of Directors meeting, Larry Stuecker was recognized for his years of service.

Hardin County Farm Bureau Celebrates Centennial
Hardin County Farm Bureau Celebrates Centennial

Hardin County Farm Bureau holds Centennial Celebration during its annual meeting in October.

Creekside Elementary School receives "Book Barn"
Creekside Elementary School receives "Book Barn"

Hardin County Farm Bureau donated "Book Barn" shelves to a local elementary school.

Cecilia Valley Elementary School and Hardin County Farm Bureau Celebrate Ag Literacy Week
Cecilia Valley Elementary School and Hardin County Farm Bureau Celebrate Ag Literacy Week

In celebration of Ag Literacy Week, volunteers around the state will read a book with an agricultural theme to students.  

Senator Dennis Parrett and Representatives Jim Duplessis, Tim Moore, and Russell Webber attend Hardin County Legislative Breakfast. 
Senator Dennis Parrett and Representatives Jim Duplessis, Tim Moore, and Russell Webber attend Hardin County Legislative Breakfast

The Hardin County Farm Bureau Board of Directors met with elected officials to discuss issues and thank them for their service.

HCFB hosts Media Luncheon
HCFB hosts Media Luncheon

Jennifer Elwell, Executive Director of Kentucky Agriculture & Environment in the Classroom spoke at HCFB's annual Media Luncheon.

Hardin County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships
Hardin County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships

Seventeen high school seniors from Hardin County received college scholarships from Kentucky Farm Bureau

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

Hardin County high school junior Katie French recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL).

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

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

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

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

Project by Hardin County Student Featured in Kentucky Farm Bureau's "Science in Agriculture" Displays
Project by Hardin County Student Featured in Kentucky Farm Bureau's "Science in Agriculture" Displays

Hardin County student, Preston Meredith, was among the 12 students selected from across the state to display their agriculture science projects at this week’s Kentucky Farm Bureau annual meeting in Louisville.

Project by Hardin County Student Featured in Kentucky Farm Bureau's "Science in Agriculture" Displays
Project by Hardin County Student Featured in Kentucky Farm Bureau's "Science in Agriculture" Displays

Hardin County student Alexandra Mackey was among the 12 students selected from across the state to display their agriculture science projects at this week’s Kentucky Farm Bureau annual meeting in Louisville.

Local Farmer in Japan on State Trade Mission
Local Farmer in Japan on State Trade Mission

Mackey, a local farmer and board member for the Kentucky Corn Promotion Council, arrived Sunday evening in Japan to take part in an international trade mission with the United States Meat Export Fed­eration to advocate for Kentucky farmers.

Hardin County Student Attends Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders
Hardin County Student Attends Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders

Hardin County high school junior Clarissa Mackey recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders.

Representatives from Hardin County Farm Bureau Attended the 2017 Congressional Tour
Representatives from Hardin County Farm Bureau Attended the 2017 Congressional Tour

Hardin County Farm Bureau members attended the 2017 KYFB Congressional Tour.

KFB Spotlight

Down the Backroads | May We All Take Note of the Beauty Around Us
March 18, 2024
Down the Backroads | May We All Take Note of the Beauty Around Us

To say it was a big adventure, may be a bit of an understatement, and the first few hours felt as though we were driving on a treadmill, going along at a steady pace but not seeming to get anywhere.

Kentucky's Riverport System: A Vital Connection to the Farm
March 8, 2024
Kentucky's Riverport System: A Vital Connection to the Farm

As Kentucky has seen exponential growth in its grain-producing sector, farm families are continually looking at the issue of grain storage, especially during harvest season.

Farm Labor: It's Complicated
March 8, 2024
Farm Labor: It's Complicated

Of all the issues today’s farm families face, getting adequate, affordable help for their operations seems to be at the top of the list for many. It was one of the most discussed issues during a recent county tour taken by Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) leadership.