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.

Lawrence County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships
Lawrence County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships

Madison Cassell, Victoria Clevenger and Hannah Alyzabeth Mae Preece, all seniors at Lawrence County High School, are the recipients of college scholarships from Lawrence County Farm Bureau. In partnership with County Farm Bureaus, the Kentucky Farm Bureau Education Foundation awarded $465,400 this year to deserving students from across the Commonwealth.

Lawrence County Farm Bureau is Now Accepting College Scholarship Applications for the 2018-2019 Term
Lawrence County Farm Bureau is Now Accepting College Scholarship Applications for the 2018-2019 Term

Lawrence County Farm Bureau will award five college scholarships for the 2018-2019 school year.

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

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

Lawrence County Students Attend Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders
Lawrence County Students Attend Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders

Lawrence County high school juniors Shanetta Bevins and Leiah Deyo recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders.

KFB Spotlight

Kentucky Farm Bureau President Eddie Melton Re-elected at Organization's 106th Annual Meeting
December 6, 2025
Kentucky Farm Bureau President Eddie Melton Re-elected at Organization's 106th Annual Meeting

Webster County farmer Eddie Melton was re-elected today to continue serving as President of Kentucky Farm Bureau. Melton has been a member of the organization’s executive committee for 17 years. Also re-elected to their leadership roles are Shane Wiseman of Clark County as First Vice President and Larry Clark of Green County as Second Vice President.

Keeping a Watch Over his Sheep
November 25, 2025
Keeping a Watch Over his Sheep

Young Green County farmer adds to his family’s farming operation as he prepares to have his own.

Kentucky AgriLegacy Solutions Program Launched to Support Farm Families in Transition Planning
November 24, 2025
Kentucky AgriLegacy Solutions Program Launched  to Support Farm Families in Transition Planning

Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation and the Kentucky Center for Agriculture and Rural Development (KCARD) are proud to announce the launch of KCARD’s Kentucky AgriLegacy Solutions Program, a new effort designed to help Kentucky farm families navigate the farm transition process.