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.

Lyon County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships: Brody Wayne Bridges and Hannah Breanne Holloman, both seniors at Lyon County High School, are the recipients of college scholarships from Lyon 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.

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

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

Lyon County Farm Bureau Members Advocate on Behalf of Agriculture: Members of Lyon County Farm Bureau made their way to Frankfort this week to meet with their state legislators during the annual Kentucky Farm Bureau Legislative Drive-In/Food Check-Out Day.

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

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

Lyon County 2017 Legislative Appreciation Dinner: Lyon County Farm Bureau hosted Kentucky legislators at a dinner to thank them for what they do on behalf of KY farm families.

The Most Wonderful Dream: The Lyon County KY Farm Bureau Board donated the book, "The Most Wonderful Dream" by Mitchell Tolle to the Lyon County Public Library and the Lyon County Elementary School Library.

Lyon County Student Attends Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders: Lyon County high school junior Trent Wilson recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders.

LAND comes to Lyon County: LAND (Linking Agriculture for Networking and Development) Meeting was held the UK Research Center in Princeton, KY on Thursday, June 29, 2017.

James Comer Attends Lyon County's Town Hall Meeting: Lyon County held a Town Hall meeting on April 16, 2017. U.S. Representative James Comer attended the meeting.

Lyon County Farm Bureau Donates to Ellis Memorial Greenhouse Fund: Lyon County Farm Bureau donated to Ellis Memorial Greenhouse Fund.

2017 Lyon County Calendar: 2017 Lyon County Calendar

2016 Women's Gold Star Award of Excellence: Lyon County Farm Bureau received a 2016 Women’s Gold Star Award of Excellence.

2016 Lyon County Annual Meeting: The Lyon Co KY Farm Bureau board held their annual meeting on Friday, Sept 16, 2016 at 6pm at the Lee S. Jones Convention Center in Eddyville, KY.

Ag in the Classroom: Lyon County celebrated Ag Literacy Week.

Lyon County Farm Bureau Celebrates Food Check-Out Week: Lyon County Farm Bureau Women's Committee donated food to the HOPE Food Bank in recognition of "Food Check-Out Week."

2015 Young Farmer Summer Outing: Glen and Becky Kinder attended the Young Farmer Summer Outing, July 2015.

2015 Lyon County Farmers Market Celebration: Lyon County Farmer's Market Celebration is being held Saturday, July 25th, from 7:30 am-10:30 am.

2015 Lyon County Annual Meeting: Lyon County Annual Meeting notice

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.