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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
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
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
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
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
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 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

KFB's "All In" Approach
May 12, 2025
KFB's "All In" Approach

If you look up the phrase "all-in approach" on the internet, you might find a definition of sorts that says, “signifies a strategy or method that fully utilizes all available resources, efforts, or options to achieve a goal.

Down the Backroads | Yes, There is a Silver Lining
May 12, 2025
Down the Backroads | Yes, There is a Silver Lining

Throughout my lifetime, I recall several weather-related storms that wreaked havoc in our state… the first being the super tornado outbreak in 1974. I think, in some ways, we gauge whatever storms we have now with what happened on April 3 of that year.

Moving Forward, Even in the Toughest of Times | KFBF Executive Vice President Drew Graham
May 12, 2025
Moving Forward, Even in the Toughest of Times | KFBF Executive Vice President Drew Graham

From strong storms to historic flooding, sometimes Mother Nature can really present a set of challenges that we, as farmers, just don’t need right now.