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.

Daniel and Kendra Lyvers Named 2023 Marion County Farm Bureau Outstanding Young Farm Family
Grundy Farms of Marion County Named KFB Legacy Farm
Grundy Farms of Marion County Named KFB Legacy Farm

Grundy Farms was recognized by Marion County Farm Bureau as a KFB Legacy Farm.

Marion County Farm Bureau Members Join Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear to Honor the Dairy Industry
Marion County Farm Bureau Members Join Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear To Honor The Dairy Industry

Marion County Farm Bureau Members joined Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear in Frankfort as he signed a proclamation honoring the Dairy Industry and proclaiming June as Dairy Month in Kentucky.

Marion County Farm Bureau Women's Committee Supports Local Head Start Program
Marion County Farm Bureau Women's Committee Supports Local Head Start Program

Children in the local Head Start Program received a helping hand from the Mason County Farm Bureau Women's Committee.

Logan Kirkland a 2023 Marion County Farm Bureau Scholarship Recipient
Logan Kirkland a 2023 Marion County Farm Bureau Scholarship Recipient

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
Judy Bradshaw and Mary Jones of Marion County Attend the 2023 KFB Women's Conference

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
Marion County Farm Bureau Celebrates Ag Literacy by Investing in Local Youth

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.
Marion County Farm Bureau Members Advocate for Agriculture in Washington, D.C.

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
Marion County Farm Bureau Hosts 2023 Legislative Breakfast

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
Marion County Farm Bureau Recognized During 2022 KFB Annual Meeting

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
Marion County Farm Bureau Receives 2022 Women's Gold Star of Excellence

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
Marion County Farm Bureau Announces 2022 Award Winners at Annual Meeting

Anthony and Courtney Mattingly were named the 2022 Marion County Farm Bureau "Outstanding Young Farm Family." 

Marion County Farm Bureau Supports County Fair
Marion County Farm Bureau Supports County Fair

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
Marion County Farm Bureau Women's Committee Holds its April 2022 Meeting at the Glitz

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
Marion County Farm Bureau Leadership Invited to Kentucky State Capitol for National Ag Day

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
Marion County Farm Bureau Members Meet with State Representatives in Frankfort

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
Marion County Farm Bureau Women's Committee Supports Local Charity

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
Marion County Farm Bureau Celebrates Ag Literacy Day

Marion County Farm Bureau celebrated Ag Literacy by donating books to local schools and organizations.

2022 KFB Women's Leadership Conference
2022 KFB Women's Leadership Conference

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
Marion County Volunteer Leaders Attend 2021 KFB Annual Meeting

Marion County Farm Bureau volunteer leaders attended the 2021 KFB Annual Meeting at the Galt House in Louisville. 

KFB Spotlight

New Kentucky Farm Bureau President Eddie Melton Elected at Organization's 104th Annual Meeting
December 2, 2023
New Kentucky Farm Bureau President Eddie Melton Elected  at Organization's 104th Annual Meeting

Webster County farmer Eddie Melton was elected as president of Kentucky Farm Bureau today. He has served on the organization’s executive committee for the past fifteen years.

Ty Jones and Brooklyn Felts Win Outstanding Farm Bureau Youth Contest
December 1, 2023
Ty Jones and Brooklyn Felts Win Outstanding Farm Bureau Youth Contest

Jones and Felts were selected from 22 district finalists out of approximately 350 young people who competed in county and district contests over the past several months.

Alex Gilles of Daviess County Wins Kentucky Farm Bureau Discussion Meet
December 1, 2023
Alex Gilles of Daviess County Wins Kentucky Farm Bureau Discussion Meet

Gilles will represent Kentucky in the national competition at the 2024 American Farm Bureau Federation convention in January and will be vying for prizes, including $35,000 towards a new Ford truck.