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

KFB Spotlight

President's Column | Ham, Heart, and Heritage, a Good Way to Describe KFB this Time of Year
September 5, 2025: I’m a firm believer in the good our organization does for this state and our agriculture industry every day of the year. I say it because I believe in it, I have lived it, and I see the fruits of our labor from the front porches of our farmhouses to the Capitol steps in Washington, D.C.

Tradition Meets Generosity | Kentucky Farm Bureau's Ham Breakfast Raises $10M at State Fair
September 5, 2025: The 61st Annual Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) Country Ham Breakfast and Charity Auction at the Kentucky State Fair brought in a combined winning bid of $10 million in support of Kentucky charities, continuing the longstanding tradition of generosity that has made this event one of the commonwealth’s most anticipated gatherings.

Kentucky Tobacco, Still a Tradition for Growers
September 5, 2025: In 1994, Kentucky tobacco producers grew 187,000 acres of tobacco, weighing in at over 453 million pounds and worth nearly $841 billion. That was 10 years before the Fair and Equitable Tobacco Reform Act eliminated an antiquated tobacco quota system that had been in place since 1938.