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.

Scott County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships
Scott County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships

Nine Scott County high school seniors received college scholarships from Scott 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.

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

Scott County high school junior Lillian Demus recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL).

Scott County Farm Bureau Attends the 2018 Legislative Drive-in and Food Check-out Day
Scott County Farm Bureau 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.

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

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

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

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

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

Scott County high school junior Greg Magsam recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders.

Scott County Youth Livestock Sale
Scott County Youth Livestock Sale

Allison Foster had an FFA Grand Champion Goat and Lindsey Farmer had the FFA Grand Champion Lamb. 

Scott County Farm Bureau Young Farmers
Scott County Farm Bureau Young Farmers

As part of the entertainment, Young Farmers attended a Bowling Green HotRod Minor League baseball game.

Scott County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting
Scott County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting

The "Bullshippers" provided entertainment at the 2008 annual meeting. Scott County Farm Bureau was honored to have Kentucky Farm Bureau Executive Vice President David Beck at our 2008 Annual Meeting.

Scott County Observes Ag Day
Scott County Observes Ag Day

Daniel Smith and other Farm Bureau members read a book about "How Corn Grows" to a first grade class at Garth Elementary in observance of Ag Day. The books were then given to the school library. 

Great Ag Adventures in Scott County
Great Ag Adventures in Scott County

Children attended Ag Adventures Day, meeting Fannie the Fiberglass cow who gives milk.

Scott County Food Checkout Day
Scott County Food Checkout Day

Alison Smith promoted Food Check-out Week at Kroger with son, Creighton, and friend.

Scott County Farm Bureau President's Message
Scott County Farm Bureau President's Message

Welcome to the Scott County Farm Bureau Web page. As you navigate through this site you’ll get a view of our county’s programs, emphases and activities.

KFB Spotlight

Down the Backroads | May We All Take Note of the Beauty Around Us
March 18, 2024
Down the Backroads | May We All Take Note of the Beauty Around Us

To say it was a big adventure, may be a bit of an understatement, and the first few hours felt as though we were driving on a treadmill, going along at a steady pace but not seeming to get anywhere.

Kentucky's Riverport System: A Vital Connection to the Farm
March 8, 2024
Kentucky's Riverport System: A Vital Connection to the Farm

As Kentucky has seen exponential growth in its grain-producing sector, farm families are continually looking at the issue of grain storage, especially during harvest season.

Farm Labor: It's Complicated
March 8, 2024
Farm Labor: It's Complicated

Of all the issues today’s farm families face, getting adequate, affordable help for their operations seems to be at the top of the list for many. It was one of the most discussed issues during a recent county tour taken by Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) leadership.