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.
- Logan Kirkland a 2023 Marion County Farm Bureau Scholarship Recipient
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Logan Kirkland was one of Marion County Farm Bureau's 2023 college scholarship winners.
- Judy Bradshaw and Mary Jones of Marion County Attend the 2023 KFB Women's Conference
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Judy Bradshaw and Mary Jones attend the 2023 KFB Women's Conference at the Marriott East in Louisville.
- Marion County Farm Bureau Celebrates Ag Literacy by Investing in Local Youth
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The Marion County Farm Bureau Women's Committee celebrated Ag Literacy Day by presenting local schools with the book "I Like Strawberries" and reading it to students.
- Marion County Farm Bureau Members Advocate for Agriculture in Washington, D.C.
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Marion County Farm Bureau volunteer leaders traveled to Washington, D.C. to advocate for agriculture during the 2023 KFB Congressional Tour.
- Marion County Farm Bureau Hosts 2023 Legislative Breakfast
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Marion County Farm Bureau hosted its 2023 Legislative Breakfast on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at the Marion County Farm Bureau conference room. A large group attended, and heard updates from Senator Jimmy Higdon and Representative Sarge Pollack.
- Marion County Farm Bureau Recognized During 2022 KFB Annual Meeting
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Marion County Farm Bureau received numerous awards during the 2022 Kentucky Farm Bureau annual meeting.
- Marion County Farm Bureau Receives 2022 Women's Gold Star of Excellence
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Recognized for the achievements of its women’s program this year, Marion County Farm Bureau received the 2022 Gold Star Award of Excellence during Kentucky Farm Bureau’s annual meeting in Louisville.
- Marion County Farm Bureau Announces 2022 Award Winners at Annual Meeting
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Anthony and Courtney Mattingly were named the 2022 Marion County Farm Bureau "Outstanding Young Farm Family."
- Marion County Farm Bureau Supports County Fair
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Marion County Farm Bureau volunteer leaders manned a booth at the county fair.
- Marion County Farm Bureau Women's Committee Holds its April 2022 Meeting at the Glitz
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The Marion County Farm Bureau Women's Committee held its April 2022 meeting at the Glitz and was joined by Terry Gilbert, winner of the 2022 American Farm Bureau Federation's Founders Award.
- Marion County Farm Bureau Leadership Invited to Kentucky State Capitol for National Ag Day
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Marion County Farm Bureau President Timmy Jones and Marion County Farm Bureau Women's Committee member Kim Jones were invited to celebrate National Ag Day at the Kentucky capitol.
- Marion County Farm Bureau Members Meet with State Representatives in Frankfort
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Marion County Farm Bureau members met with state representatives on March 16, 2022 and presented a basket of Kentucky Proud products.
- Marion County Farm Bureau Women's Committee Supports Local Charity
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Marion County Farm Bureau Women's Committee made a donation to the Community Services Center in Lebanon, KY.
- Marion County Farm Bureau Celebrates Ag Literacy Day
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Marion County Farm Bureau celebrated Ag Literacy by donating books to local schools and organizations.
- 2022 KFB Women's Leadership Conference
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Members of Marion County Farm Bureau attended the 2022 KFB Women's Leadership Conference held March 4-5 in Lexington, KY.
- Marion County Volunteer Leaders Attend 2021 KFB Annual Meeting
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Marion County Farm Bureau volunteer leaders attended the 2021 KFB Annual Meeting at the Galt House in Louisville.
- Dylan and Olivia Peterson Named Marion County Farm Bureau's 2021 Outstanding Young Farm Family of the Year
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Dylan and Olivia Peterson were named the 2021 Outstanding Young Farm Family of the Year by Marion County Farm Bureau.
- Doug Ray Awarded the Distinguished Service to Farm Bureau Award
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Marion County Agency Manager Doug Ray was presented the Distinguished Service to Farm Bureau award for his 45 years of service. Ray is the retiring Marion County Agency Manager.
- Kentucky Ag Commissioner Ryan Quarles and Local FFA Students Attend Annual Meeting
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Marion County Farm Bureau held its 2021 Annual Meeting. Kentucky Ag Commissioner Ryan Quarles was the keynote speaker and students from the Marion County FFA Chapter were guest servers.
- Marion County Farm Bureau Announces 2021 Scholarship Winners
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Marion County Farm Bureau awarded four $750 college scholarships for the 2021-2022 school year.
KFB Spotlight
- President's Column | The Methods Have Changed But the Tradition Remains
- May 9, 2023
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As farm families across the state continue with spring planting, I’m reminded of how far we have come over the years in this process, from an agricultural technology standpoint, while never losing sight of the reasons we plant a crop.
- Water Quality and the Role of Agriculture
- May 9, 2023
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Improving water quality has been a long-term goal of the state’s agricultural sector well in advance of the many climate issues currently making headlines.
- Down the Backroads | Looking Through the Eyes of My Heart"
- May 9, 2023
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As humans, it’s very easy to draw conclusions about something by sight alone. But we don’t all see things—or in my case, places—in the same way. What I might think is beautiful, another may see just the opposite, and vice versa.