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.
- Mason County Teachers Renee Biddle and Mellanie Sutton Attend KFB Teachers Workshop
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First grade teachers Renee Biddle and Mellanie Sutton attended the KYFB Regional Teacher Workshop held at Spindletop in Lexington.
- Maggie Porter and Jacob Berry Winners of Mason County Outstanding Farm Bureau Youth Contest
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Mason County held its Outstanding Farm Bureau Youth Contest and awarded first prize to Maggie Porter and Jacob Berry. Sarah Shields and Chancellor Trimble were runners up in the contest
- Mason County Farm Bureau Holds 2022 Farm Field Day
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Approximately 225 local 6th graders attended the Mason County Farm Bureau "Farm Field Day" and learned about topics ranging from horticulture and forage to electrical safety and grain bin rescue.
- Mason County Farm Bureau Holds Its 2022 Annual Meeting
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Mason County Farm Bureau recently held its Annual Meeting and picnic. Kentucky Farm Bureau Second Vice President Sharon Furches spoke to attendees.
- Mason County Students Samuel Porter, Annelise Prodent, and Haley Polley Shine in Local Youth Contests
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Mason County Farm Bureau had three youth participate in the District Farm Bureau Outstanding Youth and Variety Contests.
- Jennie Whitehead and Renee Biddle Recognized for Outstanding Contributions to Mason County Farm Bureau's Ag Literacy Program
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Mason County Farm Bureau President Ralph Cooper presented certificates of recognition to local teachers Jennie Whitehead and Renee Biddle for their outstanding contributions to the Mason County Farm Bureau Ag Literacy Program.
- Samuel Porter and Haley Polley Represent Mason County Farm Bureau at the District 9 Outstanding Farm Bureau Youth Contest
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Samuel Porter and Haley Polley represented Mason County Farm Bureau at the District Contest held via ZOOM in October 19.
- Mason County Farm Bureau and Woodmen of the World Sponsor Purchase of Life Saving Rescue Equipment
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Use of a "Turtle Tube" was demonstrated by members of the local fire department during Mason County Farm Bureau's Farm Field Day.
- MCFB Women Delivers Care Kits to Women's Crisis Center
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MCFB Women help those in a crisis situation.
- MCFB and FFA Celebrate National Ag Literacy Week at Local School
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To celebrate National Ag Literacy Week, FFA Students read the Ag Book of the Year to students at Mason County Intermediate School.
- Mason County Farm Bureau Hosts Farm Family Night
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In celebration of Kentucky Farm Bureau's centennial, MCFB hosted Farm Family Night
- Mason County Farm Bureau takes its Traveling Book Barn to Tennessee
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Mason County Farm Bureau's Traveling Book Barn traveled to Pigeon Forge, TN.
- Mason County Farm Bureau hosts Farm Field Day for local youth
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Local students enjoyed Farm Field day at Cropper's Greenhouse in Mason County.
- Mason County Farm Bureau hosts Pride of the Counties exhibit at the 2018 KY State Fair
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Members of Mason County Farm Bureau enjoy the Mason County Pride of the Counties booth at the KY State Fair.
- Mason County Farm Bureau President Shelby Trimble advocates for agriculture during the 2018 KFB Country Ham Breakfast and Charity Auction
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Mason County Farm Bureau Board President Shelby Trimble attended the 2018 KFB Cuntry Ham Breakfast and Charity Auction at the KY State Fair.
- Mason County Farm Bureau supports 4-H and FFA Youth Livestock Program at Germantown Fair
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Mason County Farm Bureau grills for over 200 Youth Livestock Show participants at the Germantown Fair.
- Mason County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships
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Nine Mason County students received college scholarships from Mason County Farm Bureau. Blaine Pumpelly (Maysville), Chloe Pumpelly (Maysville), Mandie Appleman (Germantown), Sage Kinney (Maysville), Jaclyn Poe (Maysville), Bryce Johnson (Maysville), Christian Kalb (Maysville), Kaleigh Zeigler (Maysville), and Elizabeth Moss (Maysville) each received a $1,000 scholarship.
- Author and Illustrator Visited Mason County School
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Author and Illustrator Mitchell Tolle visited Mason County Intermediate School for National Ag Week.
- Mason County Attends the 2018 Legislative Drive-in and Food Check-out Day
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Kentucky Farm Bureau held its annual Legislative Drive-In in Frankfort on Wednesday, March 7, 2018. During the Drive-In, Farm Bureau members met with their state senators and representatives and advocated on behalf of agriculture.
KFB Spotlight
- Mark Haney to Finish His Tenure as Kentucky Farm Bureau President after Fifteen Years
- September 21, 2023
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Mark Haney announced today that he is stepping away from his role as president of Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) in December. Haney is the longest serving president in the organization’s history.
- Farmer Appreciation Day Honors Farmers, Their Occupation
- September 20, 2023
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Commissioner of Agriculture Dr. Ryan Quarles honored Kentucky’s farmers and proclaimed Sept.17-23 as Farm Safety and Health Week in Kentucky at a Farmer’s Appreciation and Awards Day on the Capitol Lawn Wednesday.
- Making the Case for Crop Insurance
- September 18, 2023
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Pilot Oak, Kentucky is a very small community in southern Graves County. And while it may seem like a different world there from the hustle and bustle of Washington, D.C., the looming deadline to pass the next Farm Bill draws the two places closer than ever as farm families in this community and thousands of others advocate for programs contained in this legislation.