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.

McLean County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships: Brandon S. Kinney and Madison Nicole Sallee, both seniors at McLean County High School, are the recipients of scholarships from McLean 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.

McLean County students attend Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders: McLean County high school juniors Caleb Hatfield and Mallory Robertson recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL).

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

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

McLean County Student Attends Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders: McLean County high school junior Kelby Howard recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders.

McLean County Student Attends Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders: McLean County high school junior Whitley Patterson recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders.

Town Hall with Rand Paul: McLean County Farm Bureau hosted a Town Hall meeting with Senator Rand Paul where Ag Policy and other issues discussed.

KFB Spotlight

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.

Tradition Meets Generosity | Kentucky Farm Bureau's Ham Breakfast Raises $10M at State Fair
September 5, 2025: The 61st Annual Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) Country Ham Breakfast and Charity Auction at the Kentucky State Fair brought in a combined winning bid of $10 million in support of Kentucky charities, continuing the longstanding tradition of generosity that has made this event one of the commonwealth’s most anticipated gatherings.

Kentucky Tobacco, Still a Tradition for Growers
September 5, 2025: In 1994, Kentucky tobacco producers grew 187,000 acres of tobacco, weighing in at over 453 million pounds and worth nearly $841 billion. That was 10 years before the Fair and Equitable Tobacco Reform Act eliminated an antiquated tobacco quota system that had been in place since 1938.