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

President's Column | Ham, Heart, and Heritage, a Good Way to Describe KFB this Time of Year
September 5, 2025: I’m a firm believer in the good our organization does for this state and our agriculture industry every day of the year. I say it because I believe in it, I have lived it, and I see the fruits of our labor from the front porches of our farmhouses to the Capitol steps in Washington, D.C.

Tradition Meets Generosity | Kentucky Farm Bureau's Ham Breakfast Raises $10M at State Fair
September 5, 2025: The 61st Annual Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) Country Ham Breakfast and Charity Auction at the Kentucky State Fair brought in a combined winning bid of $10 million in support of Kentucky charities, continuing the longstanding tradition of generosity that has made this event one of the commonwealth’s most anticipated gatherings.

Kentucky Tobacco, Still a Tradition for Growers
September 5, 2025: In 1994, Kentucky tobacco producers grew 187,000 acres of tobacco, weighing in at over 453 million pounds and worth nearly $841 billion. That was 10 years before the Fair and Equitable Tobacco Reform Act eliminated an antiquated tobacco quota system that had been in place since 1938.