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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.

Pulaski County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships
Pulaski County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships

Timothy Patric Edwards, Ashton Savannah Todd, Mallory Elisabeth McDonald, and Jacob Scott Patterson, all seniors in Pulaski County, were each awarded a $1,200 college scholarship by Pulaski 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.

Pulaski County student attends Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders
Pulaski County student attends Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders

Pulaski County high school junior Jerrica Flynn recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL).

"Manners Can Be Fun" at Pulaski County
"Manners Can Be Fun" at Pulaski County

Pulaski County Farm Bureau purchased copies of the book "Manners Can Be Fun" by Munro Leaf for local elementary schools to help teach second graders about manners.

Pulaski County Attends the 2018 Legislative Drive-in and Food Check-out Day
Pulaski County Attends the 2018 Legislative Drive-in and Food Check-out Day

Kentucky Farm Bureau held its annual Legislative Drive-In in Frankfort on Wednesday, March 7, 2018. During the Drive-In, Farm Bureau members met with their state senators and representatives and advocated on behalf of agriculture.

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

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

Pulaski County Farm Bureau Recognized with Top Honors in KFB's Safety Challenge Awards Competition
Pulaski County Farm Bureau Recognized with Top Honors in KFB's Safety Challenge Awards Competition

Pulaski County Farm Bureau won top honors for its region of the state in the 2017 Safety Challenge Awards competition during Kentucky Farm Bureau’s annual meeting in Louisville.

Pulaski County Farm Bureau Receives 2017 Young Farmer Gold Star Award of Excellence
Pulaski County Farm Bureau Receives 2017 Young Farmer Gold Star Award of Excellence

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

Pulaski County Students Attend Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders
Pulaski County Students Attend Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders

Pulaski County high school juniors Emma Lee, Mallory McDonald, and Jacob Patterson recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders.

KFB Spotlight

Candid Conversation | Agriculture Education
November 7, 2024
Candid Conversation | Agriculture Education

In this special edition, Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman and Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell discuss a new initiative that would include agriculture education at the elementary school level. The following is an excerpt taken from a recent KFB News podcast.

Alex and Sarah Richardson of Meade County Named KFB 2024 Outstanding Young Farm Family
November 5, 2024
Alex and Sarah Richardson of Meade County Named KFB 2024 Outstanding Young Farm Family

Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) today announced that Alex and Sarah Richardson of Meade County have been selected as its Outstanding Young Farm Family for 2024. They will be presented with the award during the organization’s annual meeting in December.

Kentucky Farm Bureau Selects Bethany Mattingly of Jefferson County as its 2024 Excellence in Agriculture Winner
October 17, 2024
Kentucky Farm Bureau Selects Bethany Mattingly of Jefferson County as its 2024 Excellence in Agriculture Winner

The award recognizes individuals or couples under the age of 35 who contribute to consistent involvement in Farm Bureau and other agriculture and civic-oriented organizations.