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.

Jade Sadler Reads to Local Students in Support of National Ag Week: Hardin County Farm Bureau's Jade Sadler supported Ag Literacy Week and National Ag Week by reading to local students.

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 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 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 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: 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 holds Centennial Celebration during its annual meeting in October.

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

KFB Spotlight

2026 KFB Congressional Tour
March 11, 2026: A fair estimate of visitors who make their way to the nation’s capital each year would be in the neighborhood of 27 million, according to various Washington tourism sources. However, the 300-plus Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) member advocates who annually join the organization’s Congressional Tour have made this trip a regular part of their advocacy efforts.

Soybean Season Fueled with Hope
March 11, 2026: American humorist Will Rogers once said, “The farmer has to be an optimist, or he wouldn’t still be a farmer.”

Comment Column | Zippy Duvall
March 11, 2026: USDA’s latest outlook confirms what farmers are experiencing firsthand, and it retells the story released just a few months ago. USDA has now sharply lowered its 2025 farm income outlook by $25 billion, reinforcing that this downturn is deeper and more persistent than many anticipated.