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.

Brian Welch represents Hopkins County Farm Bureau at the AFBF Convention in New Orleans: Brian Welch, MNHHS Ag teacher and FFA Adviser, recently represented Hopkins County Farm Bureau at the American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in New Orleans.

Hopkins County youth showcase talent at Kentucky Farm Bureau Outstanding Youth and Variety Contest: Hopkins County Farm Bureau was well represented in the 2^nd District Kentucky Farm Bureau Outstanding Youth and Variety Contest held Oct 22 in Madisonville.

Hopkins County Farm Bureau honors local professionals: Hopkins County Farm Bureau presented Peggy Stirsman, Shirley Peyton and Mark Metcalfe with “Lead Where You Stand” certificates in acknowledgement of their contributions to Hopkins County.

Hopkins County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships: Victoria Hight, McKenzie Rodgers and Abigail Waide, all seniors in Hopkins County, are the recipients of college scholarships from Hopkins County Farm Bureau.

Hopkins County student attends Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders: Hopkins County high school junior Blake Herring recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL).

Hopkins County students attend Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders: Hopkins County high school juniors Jacob Dikerson and Laney Farmer recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL).

Madisonville Fire Department utilizes new grain bin rescue equipment: Hopkins County Farm Bureau emphasizes the importance of farm safety with the donation of a new piece of grain bin rescue equipment.

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

Hopkins County Farm Bureau Recognized with Top Honors in KFB's Safety Challenge Awards Competition: Hopkins County Farm Bureau won top honors for its region of the state in the 2017 Safety Challenge Awards competition during Kentucky Farm Bureau’s annual meeting in Louisville.

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

Hopkins County Student Attends Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders: Hopkins County high school junior Kyle Bratcher recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders.

Food Checkout Week in Hopkins County: Hopkins County Food Check Out Week was a huge success. Local Students from the Madisonville North Hopkins FFA Chapter was present at Kroger along with the County Administrator Kimberly Faulk.

Hopkins County Family Attends KFB's 2015 Congressional Tour: Mark and Kelli Herring recently attend the 2015 Congressional Tour, along with daughter Josie and son Blake.

2015 Ag Literacy Day in Hopkins County: Shannon Brumfield recently celebrated National Agriculture Literacy Day by incorporating the book of the year into her daily curriculum at Christ The King School.

KFB Spotlight

Kentucky Farm Bureau Launches Kentucky Farmland Transition Initiative to Address Loss of Farm Acreage Across the State
April 9, 2024: The Kentucky Farmland Transition Initiative is a strategic project focused on helping farm families find ways to keep their acreage in active agricultural production as they consider the future of that land.

KFB President Eddie Melton: Sustaining the Future of Kentucky Farms
April 8, 2024: Kentucky Farm Bureau is announcing the creation of the Kentucky Farmland Transition Initiative which will help get us on a sustainable path to ensure our farmland remains in agricultural production.

Making Efforts Now to Save Farmland for the Future
April 8, 2024: When farmland goes out of production, it just doesn’t come back. Or if farmland is bought by investors outside of the rural community of which it is a part, the farmers, who have lived there, are no longer around to be a vital part of that community.