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. Welch was 1 of 36 from across the nation competing in the Young Farmer/ Rancher Discussion Meet. He had previously won 1st place in the 2018 Kentucky Farm Bureau Discussion Meet in December. Mr. Welch also serves on the Hopkins County Farm Bureau Board of Directors.
KFB Spotlight
- Kentucky Farm Bureau announces state and national policy priorities for 2026
- January 13, 2026
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Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) has announced its 2026 national and state policy priorities following the conclusion of its 106th Annual Meeting. These priorities, developed by KFB members and approved by the KFB Board of Directors, will guide the organization’s advocacy efforts at both the federal and state levels throughout the 2026 legislative sessions.
- KFB President Highlights Youth Engagement, Policy Progress and Community Impact at 106th Annual Meeting
- December 22, 2025
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Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) President Eddie Melton delivered his annual address this morning during the organization’s 106th Annual Meeting in Louisville, reflecting on a fast-moving year marked by legislative gains, unprecedented youth participation, community outreach and continued strength across the state’s agricultural community.
- Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell Shares Progress, Offers Optimism During KFB's 2025 Commodity Luncheon
- December 22, 2025
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Earlier today, Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell gave keynote remarks during Kentucky Farm Bureau’s (KFB) annual Commodity Luncheon at the organization’s 106th Annual Meeting. The luncheon is one of the most anticipated sessions at the yearly event held at the Galt House in Louisville, celebrating the strength and resilience of Kentucky’s agriculture industry, while looking ahead to the future.