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.

Lyon County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships
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 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 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
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
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
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 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 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 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 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
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 Donates to Ellis Memorial Greenhouse Fund

Lyon County Farm Bureau donated to Ellis Memorial Greenhouse Fund.

2017 Lyon County Calendar
2017 Lyon County Calendar

2017 Lyon County Calendar

2016 Women's Gold Star Award of Excellence
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
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
Ag in the Classroom

Lyon County celebrated Ag Literacy Week.

Lyon County Farm Bureau Celebrates Food Check-Out 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
2015 Young Farmer Summer Outing

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

2015 Lyon County Farmers Market Celebration
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
2015 Lyon County Annual Meeting

Lyon County Annual Meeting notice

KFB Spotlight

Down the Backroads | May We All Take Note of the Beauty Around Us
March 18, 2024
Down the Backroads | May We All Take Note of the Beauty Around Us

To say it was a big adventure, may be a bit of an understatement, and the first few hours felt as though we were driving on a treadmill, going along at a steady pace but not seeming to get anywhere.

Kentucky's Riverport System: A Vital Connection to the Farm
March 8, 2024
Kentucky's Riverport System: A Vital Connection to the Farm

As Kentucky has seen exponential growth in its grain-producing sector, farm families are continually looking at the issue of grain storage, especially during harvest season.

Farm Labor: It's Complicated
March 8, 2024
Farm Labor: It's Complicated

Of all the issues today’s farm families face, getting adequate, affordable help for their operations seems to be at the top of the list for many. It was one of the most discussed issues during a recent county tour taken by Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) leadership.