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.

McCracken County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships: Sarah Elizabeth Englert and Sophie V. Grogan, both seniors at McCracken County High School, are the recipients of scholarships from McCracken 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.

McCraken County students attend Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders: McCracken County high school juniors Ashlyn Gibson, Alissa Gott, and Gabbie McLeod recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL).

McCracken County Farm Bureau Receives 2017 Women's Gold Star Award of Excellence: Recognized for the achievements of its women’s program this year, McCracken County Farm Bureau received the 2017 Gold Star Award of Excellence during Kentucky Farm Bureau’s annual meeting in Louisville.

Educational Mini-Grant Awarded to McCracken County Farm Bureau: McCracken County Farm Bureau was honored as one of six recipients of Kentucky Farm Bureau Educational Mini-Grant. All six recipients were recognized during KFB’s annual meeting in Louisville.

Hannah Mabry Performs at Kentucky Farm Bureau Variety Showcase: McCracken County’s Hannah Mabry performed before a live audience during the November 30 general session of Kentucky Farm Bureau’s 98th annual meeting in Louisville.

McCracken County Students Attend Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders: McCracken County high school juniors Cheyenne McKinney and Bailynn Peeler recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders.

KFB Spotlight

Kentucky Farm Bureau launches rebranded podcast: 'Let's Get Rural'
September 19, 2025: Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) is proud to announce the launch of its rebranded podcast, “Let’s Get Rural.” The podcast, co-hosted by KFB’s Renee Carrico and Matt Hilton, offers a dynamic platform for conversations with Kentucky’s farmers, agricultural leaders and rural communities.

Seeding Success
September 18, 2025: On a muggy summer day in northwestern Hart County, Kentucky, Randy and John Seymour inspect the delicate, flat-topped clusters of their wild quinine crop.

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.