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

2025 Kentucky Farm Bureau Scholarship Recipients
July 24, 2025: Kentucky Farm Bureau in partnership with county Farm Bureaus awarded 601 college, technical, and proprietary scholarships this year totaling $810,150.

Kentucky Farm Bureau Names 2025 Farmer of the Year Finalists
July 8, 2025: The three finalists are: Mark Metcalfe of Hopkins County, Scott Porter of Mason County and Mike Wilson of Anderson County.

Statement from KFB President Eddie Melton on Recently Passed Capital Gains Tax Relief
July 7, 2025: Kentucky Farm Bureau President Eddie Melton commented today on the inclusion of capital gains tax relief to help keep agricultural land in production in the recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act.