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.

Shelby County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships
Shelby County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships

Four Shelby County high school seniors received college scholarships from Kentucky 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.

Shelby County students attend Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders
Shelby County students attend Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders

Shelby County high school juniors Allyson Long and Will Stivers recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL).

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

Shelby County high school junior Caitlyn Gehrman recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL).

Shelby County Farm Bureau is Now Accepting College Scholarship Applications
Shelby County Farm Bureau is Now Accepting College Scholarship Applications

A scholarship of $1,000 will be awarded annually to a student who is currently enrolled in a college/university.  The recipient must be a member of Shelby County Farm Bureau.

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

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

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

Shelby 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.

Jake Waford Performs at Kentucky Farm Bureau Variety Showcase
Jake Waford Performs at Kentucky Farm Bureau Variety Showcase

Shelby County’s Jake Waford performed before a live audience during the November 30 general session of Kentucky Farm Bureau’s 98th annual meeting in Louisville.

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

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

March 21, 2017
Shelby County Farm Bureau Promotes Road Safety
Shelby County Farm Bureau Promotes Road Safety

Shelby Co Farm Bureau Director, Ray Tucker (Tucker Farms) promtes road safety at the Rotary Club

KFB Spotlight

As the 2025 Harvest Continues
October 17, 2025
As the 2025 Harvest Continues

Kentucky farmers are facing one of the most unpredictable harvests in recent memory. A record-setting wet spring followed by the driest August in 131 years has left some fields thriving and others struggling.

Graves County Grain Bin Rescue
October 15, 2025
Graves County Grain Bin Rescue

When a Graves County farmer became trapped in a grain bin, local first responders and a piece of lifesaving equipment donated by Graves County Farm Bureau made all the difference.

Kentucky Farm Bureau Names Scott Porter of Mason County its 2025 Kentucky Farmer of the Year
October 9, 2025
Kentucky Farm Bureau Names Scott Porter of Mason County its 2025 Kentucky Farmer of the Year

In celebration of National Farmer’s Day, Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) today announced that Scott Porter of Mason County has been selected as the 2025 KFB Kentucky Farmer of the Year.