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.

Nelson County student awarded Farm Bureau scholarship: Twenty-one Nelson County students received college scholarships from Kentucky 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.

Nelson County student attends Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders: Nelson County high school junior Garrett Hall recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL).

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

Nelson County Farm Bureau Receives 2017 Young Farmer Gold Star Award of Excellence: Recognized for the achievements of its Young Farm Program this year, Nelson County Farm Bureau received the 2017 Gold Star Award of Excellence during Kentucky Farm Bureau’s annual meeting in Louisville.

Sixth Annual Nelson County Fair Public Speaking & Talent Contest Results: The sixth annual Nelson County Fair Public Speaking and Talent Contests were held Saturday, July 11, 2015, at 5:00 p.m. at the Nelson County Civic Center Bardstown Kentucky.

Sixth Annual Nelson County Fair Public Speaking and Talent Contest Results: The sixth annual Nelson County Fair Public Speaking and Talent Contests were held Saturday, July 11, 2015, at 5:00 p.m. at the Nelson County Civic Center Bardstown Kentucky.

KFB Spotlight

Candid Conversation | Ray Bowman
February 4, 2026: Candid Conversation presents a question-and-answer discussion about the topical issues related to Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) priorities, the agricultural industry, and rural communities. In this edition, the newest director of the Kentucky State Beekeepers Association (KSBA) and the President of the Franklin County Farm Bureau Ray Bowman discusses the importance of honeybees and some of the initiatives the organization undertakes to support state beekeepers and keep the public informed.

Kristan Wright Named 2026 KFB Farm Woman of the Year
February 4, 2026: Kristan Wright has made the family farm a part of her entire life, having grown up only a few miles from where she and her husband, Daniel, now own and operate Wright Farms.

The North American Honeybee Expo
February 4, 2026: As far as honeybee conferences go, and yes, there are many, they don’t get bigger than the North American Honeybee Expo (NAHBE), recently held at the Kentucky Fair and Expo Center, filling the South Wing from one end to the other.