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.

Now Accepting Applications for 2024 LaRue County Farm Bureau Scholarships
Now Accepting Applications for 2024 LaRue County Farm Bureau Scholarships

LaRue County Farm Bureau will grant (4) four $1,000 college scholarships.  

Now Accepting Applications for the 2024 Dr. Ben H. Crawford, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Now Accepting Applications for the 2024 Dr. Ben H. Crawford, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

In memory of Dr. Ben H. Crawford, Jr., LaRue County Farm Bureau will offer a $1,000 college scholarship.

LaRue County student attends Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders
LaRue County student attends Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders

LaRue County high school junior Jasmine Benningfield recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL).

LaRue County Farm Bureau Receives 2017 Women's Gold Star Award of Excellence
LaRue County Farm Bureau Receives 2017 Women's Gold Star Award of Excellence

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

LaRue County Honored in Kentucky Farm Bureau's County Activities of Excellence Program
LaRue County Honored in Kentucky Farm Bureau's County Activities of Excellence Program

Larue County Farm Bureau was honored as one of the five winners in the 2017 Kentucky Farm Bureau County Activities of Excellence program.

LaRue County Farm Bureau Receives 2017 Young Farmer Gold Star Award of Excellence
LaRue County Farm Bureau Receives 2017 Young Farmer Gold Star Award of Excellence

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

LaRue County Student Attends Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders
LaRue County Student Attends Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders

LaRue County high school junior Cole Holt recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders.

KFB Spotlight

President's Column | Never Doubt Your Value as an American Farmer
March 12, 2026
President's Column | Never Doubt Your Value as an American Farmer

As we continue to move through a very turbulent farm economy these days, I am constantly reminded of how the issues we now face on the farm compare to what has been described as the “farm crisis” of the 1980s.

Down the Backroads | Being there, In Person
March 12, 2026
Down the Backroads | Being there, In Person

Someone recently asked me if I knew how many interviews I had done over the last 30 years and my answer was, “I have no clue!” I never really thought there would be a need to count them all. I just know there have been a bunch!

Kentucky Leaders Highlight Opportunity for Farmers to Power the Future of Aviation
March 12, 2026
Kentucky Leaders Highlight Opportunity for Farmers to Power the Future of Aviation

State and industry leaders gathered at the Capitol Tuesday to highlight Kentucky’s leadership in the growing alternative aviation fuel market, supporting the state’s agriculture industry, attracting new investment, and strengthening supply chains across the Commonwealth.