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.

Jerry Hughes Receives the Logan County Bureau Distinguished Service to Farm Bureau Award: Jerry Hughes received the Logan County Distinguished Service to Farm Bureau Award. Jerry has been a member of the Logan County Farm Bureau Board for 23 years and has served on several committees including Policy Development, Legislative, Feed Grains, and Wheat and Soybeans.

Brandon and Lauren Robey Named Logan County Farm Bureau Young Farm Family of the Year: Brandon and Lauren Robey were named the 2020 Logan County Farm Bureau Young Farm Family of the Year. The Robey's own “Double R Farms” which is located in South Logan County near Adairville. They began farming in 2012 and currently farm nearly 5,200 acres of corn, wheat and soybeans.

Food Check-Out Day in Logan County: Logan County Farm Bureau and the Logan County FFA chapter celebrated “Food Check-Out Day” on Feb 28 at the Russellville Price Less IGA and Piggly Wiggly Stores.

Agriculture Appreciation Breakfast: Trisha Campbell, Kentucky Farm Bureau’s 2019 Discussion Meet Winner was the featured speaker at the Agriculture Appreciation Breakfast Feb 6^th at the Logan County Extension Office.

Logan County Farm Bureau Holds Media Appreciation Day: Logan County Farm Bureau recognizes local media outlets for their support for agriculture and Farm Bureau.

Logan County Farm Bureau Members Meet with Elected Officials in Frankfort: Logan County Farm Bureau members attended the Kentucky Farm Bureau Legislative Drive-In February 5^th in Frankfort. This event allowed county Farm Bureau leaders from across the state to meet with state senators and representatives at the state capitol.

Logan County Farm Bureau recognized during KFB's 100th Annual Meeting: Members the Logan County Farm Bureau attended Kentucky Farm Bureau's 100th annual meeting at the Galt House in Louisville December 4-7. During the meeting, Logan County Farm Bureau received several awards.

December 7, 2019
Trisha Campbell of Logan County wins 2019 Kentucky Farm Bureau Discussion Meet - Copy: Trisha Campbell of Logan County won first place in Kentucky Farm Bureau’s (KFB) Discussion Meet, a debate-styled competition for young farmers.

Logan County Farm Bureau wins first place in County Information Awards competition: Logan County Farm Bureau was honored today for its first-place finish in the 2019 Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) County Information Awards competition.

KFB's Celebratory 1919 Ford Model T Goes to Logan County for the Tobacco and Heritage Parade: KFB's 1919 Ford Model T made an appearance at the Logan County Tobacco and Heritage Parade in Russellville, KY. Nearly 30,000 people attended the event.

Logan County Farm Bureau hosted its 2019 Annual Meeting: Logan County Farm Bureau held its annual meeting Saturday, September 7, at the Logan County Extension Office with approximately 195 in attendance.

Logan County Farm Bureau hosted its July meeting and picnic: The July meeting of the Logan County Farm Bureau Federation was held at the home of Logan County Farm Bureau President Jay Campbell’s home in South Logan County.

Logan County Farm Bureau Holds Media Appreciation Day: LCFB recognized local media for their support of agriculture.

Logan County Farm Bureau Celebrates Food Check-Out Day: Logan County Farm Bureau with assistance from members of the Logan County FFA Chapter conducted a “Food Check-out Day” Feb 8th at the Russellville Price Less IGA and Piggly Wiggly grocery stores.

Logan Farm Bureau programs recognized at Kentucky Farm Bureau's Annual Meeting: Members of the Logan County Farm Bureau attended the 99^th state annual meeting of Kentucky Farm Bureau held at the Galt House in Louisville Nov 28 to Dec 1.

Hendricks Farms awarded Farm of the Year Award: Hendricks Farms was awarded the Farm of the Year Award by Logan County Farm Bureau.

Logan County Farm Bureau held its 2018 Annual Meeting: Logan County Farm Bureau held its annual meeting Saturday September 8^th at the Logan County Extension Office with approximately 180 in attendance.

Farm Bureau meets in Schochoh: The July meeting of the Logan County Farm Bureau Federation was held at the Schochoh Community Center.

Logan County student awarded Farm Bureau scholarships: Logan County high school senior Jessalyn Robey is the recipient of two college scholarships from Kentucky Farm Bureau. Robey received a $500 scholarship from Logan County Farm Bureau and a $1,000 scholarship from Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation. In partnership with County Farm Bureaus, the Kentucky Farm Bureau Education Foundation awarded $465,400 this year to deserving students from across the Commonwealth.

Logan County students attend Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders: Logan County high school juniors Lindsay Allen and Jenna Robertson recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL).

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.