County Corner - Kentucky Farm Bureau

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.

Nicholas County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships
Nicholas County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships

Wilson Switzer and Leah Gardner, both seniors at Nicholas County High School, are each the recipient of a $500 college scholarship from Nicholas 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.

Nicholas County Farm Bureau Receives 2017 Women's Gold Star Award of Excellence
Nicholas County Farm Bureau Receives 2017 Women's Gold Star Award of Excellence

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

Nicholas County Student Attends Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders
Nicholas County Student Attends Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders

Nicholas County high school junior Logan Bechanan recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders.

KFB Spotlight

Nominations Open for Kentucky Farm Bureau's 2024 Farm Woman of the Year
May 7, 2024
Nominations Open for Kentucky Farm Bureau's 2024 Farm Woman of the Year

The annual award honors the outstanding achievements of women in Kentucky agriculture. Recipients represent the highest levels of professional excellence, leadership and innovation in farming.

We Can No Longer Ignore the Losses We are Seeing in Farmland
May 2, 2024
We Can No Longer Ignore the Losses We are Seeing in Farmland

That is the goal of the KFTI, as we work together to make sure the farmland we have remains in production now and for future generations.

Down the Backroads | There Are Many Ways to Help Others
May 2, 2024
Down the Backroads | There Are Many Ways to Help Others

I think there is something inherent in most people to lend a helping hand to another who is obviously in need.