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.

Harrison County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships: Melicity Nakay Fraley, Anna Katherine Furnish, and Dalton Thomas Switzer, all seniors at Harrison County High School, are the recipients of college scholarships from Kentucky Farm Bureau.

Harrison County students attend Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders: Harrison County high school juniors Hannah Perkins and Jessica Tucker recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL).

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

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

Project by Harrison County Student Featured in Kentucky Farm Bureau's "Science in Agriculture" Displays: Harrison County student, Kate Gasser, 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.

Harrison County Students Attend Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders: Harrison County high school juniors Annie Furnish, Whitley Lemons, and Shelby Mullen recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders.

Harrison County Student Attends Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders: Harrison County high school junior Haley Fauste recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders.

Harrison County Food Checkout Week: In celebration of Food Check-out Week, Harrison County Farm Bureau made a donation to both of the local food pantries, Harrison County Food Pantry and Hope's Helping Hand Pantry.

Harrison County National Agriculture Literacy Week: In celebration of National Agriculture Literacy Week, the local federation donated and read 'The Apple Orchard Riddle' to local schools, as well as the local public library.

Harrison County Youth at 2015 Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders: Gracie Furnish and Travis Fry represented Harrison County this past week at IFAL on the University of Kentucky campus.

KFB Spotlight

Nominations Open for Kentucky Farm Bureau's 2024 Farm Woman of the Year
May 7, 2024: The annual award honors the outstanding achievements of women in Kentucky agriculture. Recipients represent the highest levels of professional excellence, leadership and innovation in farming.

We Can No Longer Ignore the Losses We are Seeing in Farmland
May 2, 2024: That is the goal of the KFTI, as we work together to make sure the farmland we have remains in production now and for future generations.

Down the Backroads | There Are Many Ways to Help Others
May 2, 2024: I think there is something inherent in most people to lend a helping hand to another who is obviously in need.