About Us - Kentucky Farm Bureau

About Us

OFFICERS

President   Ray Tucker
Vice President   Darren Wills
Secretary   James Tucker
Treasurer   Amanda Gajdzik
Farm Bureau Women's Chair   Debbie Rothenburger
Young Farmer Chair   Patrick Hargadon VI

DIRECTORS

Ethan Bailey   Bagdad
Cody Bain   Mt. Eden
Josh Ballard   Shelbyville
Melissa Ballard   Shelbyville
Zach Bennett   Simpsonville
John Bradshaw   Waddy
Emily Buckler   Pleasureville
Nate Buckler   Pleasureville
David Case   Pleasureville
Paul Case   Pleasureville
Shelia Case   Pleasureville
Vicky Case   Pleasureville
Britney Cox   Shelbyville
Matthew Darst   Waddy
Kaitlin Eades   Shelbyville
Roger Early   Shelbyville
Amanda Gajdzik   Shelbyville
Matt Gajdzik   Shelbyville
George Goetzinger   Bagdad
Guy Grubbs   Waddy
Alex Hagan   Shelbyville
Julie Hammond   Shelbyville
Spencer Hammond   Shelbyville
Nicholas Harbin   Shelbyville
Patrick Hargadon   Waddy
Paul Hornback   Shelbyville 
Griffin Huelsman   Shelbyville
James Insco   Shelbyville
Suzanne Insco   Shelbyville
Leslie Lafferty   Shelbyville
Samuel Lafferty   Shelbyville
Paul Langley   Shelbyville 
Eddie Mathis   Shelbyville 
Allen Phillips   Shelbyville
Debbie Rothenburger   Shelbyville
Fred Rothenburger   Shelbyville
Katherine Tingle   Shelbyville
Larry Joe Tingle   Shelbyville
John Trumbo   Shelbyville
Gilbert Ray Tucker   Shelbyville 
Gilbert Tucker   Finchville
James Tucker   Shelbyville
Jeremy Tucker   Shelbyville
Kate Tucker   Shelbyville
Nathan Tucker   Shelbyville
Debra Truax   Simpsonville
John Way   Shelbyville
Judith White   Waddy
John Wills   Shelbyville
Gene Witt   Shelbyville

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.