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.

Henderson County Farm Bureau Now Accepting College Scholarship Applications for the 2023-2024 Academic Year: Henderson County Farm Bureau will award an academic college scholarship for the 2022-2023 school term.

Now Accepting Applications for the 2022 KFB Variety Showcase: Kentucky Farm Bureau is now accepting applications for the 2022 Variety Showcase. The purpose of the Variety Showcase is to recognize winners of the district variety contests and to give winners an opportunity to gain valuable experience performing before audiences.

Now Accepting Applications for the 2021 Outstanding Farm Bureau Youth Competition: Kentucky Farm Bureau is now accepting applications for the Outstanding Farm Bureau Youth Competition. The purpose of the competition is to promote youth involvement in county Farm Bureau activities and to recognize leadership, achievements and awards in their schools and communities.

Henderson County Farm Bureau Announces 2020-2021 Scholarship Winners: Henderson County Farm Bureau awarded college scholarships to eleven students for the 2020-2021 academic year.

Senator Dorsey Ridley recognized for his service to Kentucky Agriculture: During a recent Henderson County Farm Bureau board meeting, Senator Dorsey Ridley was honored for his 14 years of service and advocacy on behalf of Kentucky Agriculture.

Dennis Elliott named "Agriculturist of the Year": Henderson County Farm Bureau Board Member “Dennis Elliott” was awarded the “Agriculturist of the Year” for his contributions to agriculture.

Tenth Annual Farm Follies Theater: Fifty-three students participated in the 2019 production of Farm Follies. The plays are written by local 7^th and 8^th grade Creativity Gifted and Talented Students and performed by 4^th and 5^th grade Drama Gifted and Talented Students.

Henderson County Farm Bureau Women's Committee makes donation to local fire department: The Women’s Committee of Henderson County Farm Bureau presented a check for $650 to the Henderson County Fire Department.

Henderson County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships: Hailee M. Hope, Mary Beth Mullican, Erin McClure O’Nan and Daxx Brayden Sugg, all seniors at Henderson County High School, each received a $500 college scholarship from Henderson County Farm Bureau.

Join Us for Dinner! Henderson County Annual Meeting & Picnic 2018

Henderson County annual meeting & picnic 2018.

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

Henderson County Honored in Kentucky Farm Bureau's County Activities of Excellence Program: Henderson County Farm Bureau was honored as one of the five winners in the 2017 Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) County Activities of Excellence program. All five recipients of the award were recognized during the December 1 general session of KFB’s annual meeting in Louisville.

2017 Henderson County Annual Meeting and Picnic: Henderson County Farm Bureau's Annual Meeting and Picnic hosted over 200 guests on July 29, 2017.

Henderson County 2017 Scholarship Winners: Congratulations to these winners of the 2017 Henderson County Farm Bureau scholarships.

Henderson County Women's Committee Sponsors 2017 Food Check Out Week: On February 21, 2017, an official proclamation was signed by the Henderson County Judge Executive, Brad Schneider, proclaiming February 19-25, 2017 as office “Food Check Out Week."

Henderson County 2017 Farm Follies: We are gearing up for the annual “Farm Follies” on February 23, 2017 at the Henderson Fine Arts Center.

Henderson County Assistant Attorney Speaks on the Net Profit Tax: Henderson County Farm Bureau board members were addressed by guest speaker, Henderson County Assistant Attorney, Andrew Powell regarding the 1% Net Profit Tax.

2016 Outstanding Farm Bureau Youth: Henderson County Farm Bureau “Outstanding Farm Bureau Youth” local winner, JT Payne, represented Henderson County well at the District Competition on Thursday, October 27, 2016 in Madisonville.

2016 Henderson County Farm Follies: Each year the gifted and talented students of Henderson County write, produce, and perform plays regarding farms, farming, and agriculture.

2016 Henderson County Farm Bureau Scholarship Recipients: Congratulations to this year's scholarship recipients!

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.