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.

Owen County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships: Emily Cammack, Wade Cammack, Lindsay Gill, and Madelin Shelton, all seniors at Owen County High School, are each the recipient of a $1,000 college scholarship from Owen 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.

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

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

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

Owen County Student Attends Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders: Owen County high school junior Wade Cammack recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders.

KFB Spotlight

Clara Belle Bishop of Nelson County and Jeremiah Jury of Owen County awarded top honors in KFB's 2025 Outstanding Farm Bureau Youth contest
December 19, 2025: High school students Clara Belle Bishop of Nelson County and Jeremiah Jury of Owen County were named winners of the Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) 2025 Outstanding Farm Bureau Youth contest at the organization’s 106th Annual Meeting.

Kentucky Farm Bureau President Eddie Melton Re-elected at Organization's 106th Annual Meeting
December 6, 2025: Webster County farmer Eddie Melton was re-elected today to continue serving as President of Kentucky Farm Bureau. Melton has been a member of the organization’s executive committee for 17 years. Also re-elected to their leadership roles are Shane Wiseman of Clark County as First Vice President and Larry Clark of Green County as Second Vice President.

Keeping a Watch Over his Sheep
November 25, 2025: Young Green County farmer adds to his family’s farming operation as he prepares to have his own.