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.

Harrison County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships
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 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
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
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
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 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 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
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
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
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

Candid Conversation: Tori Embry
June 9, 2025
Candid Conversation: Tori Embry, Executive Director of the Kentucky Dairy Development Council

This month’s Candid Conversation features Tori Embry, the Executive Director of the Kentucky Dairy Development Council,
who discusses all things dairy. She will also be a guest on an upcoming Farm Life podcast.

Champions... Again
June 9, 2025
Champions... Again

Spencer County’s dairy judging team continues to be the best in the nation and will soon
compete on an international stage.

Making Their Own Market for Milk: The Goode family expanded their dairy farm in a value-added way
June 9, 2025
Making Their Own Market for Milk

Join us as we celebrate Dairy Month with a visit to Casey County and the Goode Family! They have recently expanded their dairy operation by way of Goode's Riverside Creamery, featuring products made with their fresh-from-the-farm milk.