About Us - Kentucky Farm Bureau

About Us

OFFICERS

President   Chuck Tackett
 1st Vice President   Steven McIntosh
2nd Vice President   Phillip Howard
Secretary/Treasurer   Steve Schureman
 Farm Bureau Women's Chair   Donzetta Hughes
 Young Farmer Chair   Chase Gillispie
Generation Bridge Chair   Daniel Smith

DIRECTORS

Clint Bevins   Frankfort
Chase Gillispie   Sadieville
Dale Glass   Georgetown
James Happy   Georgetown
Phillip Howard   Stamping Ground
Stewart Hughes   Georgetown
Rita Jones   Georgetown
Steve McIntosh   Georgetown
Chuck Olver   Georgetown
Roger Quarles   Georgetown
John Ruber   Georgetown
Beckham Sharpe   Georgetown
Daniel Smith   Stamping Ground
Stephen Smith   Georgetown
Chuck Tackett   Georgetown

KFB Spotlight

KFB President's Address Highlights Youth Engagement, Policy Progress and Community Impact at Organization's 106th Annual Meeting
December 22, 2025
KFB President's Address Highlights Youth Engagement, Policy Progress and Community Impact at Organization's 106th Annual Meeting

Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) President Eddie Melton delivered his annual address this morning during the organization’s 106th Annual Meeting in Louisville, reflecting on a fast-moving year marked by legislative gains, unprecedented youth participation, community outreach and continued strength across the state’s agricultural community.

Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell shares progress, offers optimism during Kentucky Farm Bureau's 2025 Commodity Luncheon
December 22, 2025
Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell Shares Progress, Offers Optimism During Kentucky Farm Bureau's 2025 Commodity Luncheon

Earlier today, Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell gave keynote remarks during Kentucky Farm Bureau’s (KFB) annual Commodity Luncheon at the organization’s 106th Annual Meeting. The luncheon is one of the most anticipated sessions at the yearly event held at the Galt House in Louisville, celebrating the strength and resilience of Kentucky’s agriculture industry, while looking ahead to the future.

Cody Burke of Franklin County selected as the winner of Kentucky Farm Bureau's 2025 Discussion Meet
December 22, 2025
Cody Burke of Franklin County selected as the winner of Kentucky Farm Bureau's 2025 Discussion Meet

Cattle farmer Cody Burke of Franklin County won first place in the final round of Kentucky Farm Bureau’s (KFB) 2025 Discussion Meet, a debate-styled competition for young farmers that relies on an individual’s skill in reasoning and logical discussion of issues.