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.

Trigg County Farm Bureau now accepting grant applications
Trigg County Farm Bureau now accepting grant applications

Trigg County Farm Bureau is now accepting grant applications.  Grants are awarded to fulfill one-time needs in the areas of: safety, education, rural health, commodities, or projects and events.  Individuals and organizations may apply. 

Trigg County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships
Trigg County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships

Four Trigg County students received college scholarships from Trigg 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.

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

Trigg County high school junior Ethan Nolcox recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL).

Trigg County hosts Kentucky Farm Bureau Teacher Workshop
Trigg County hosts Kentucky Farm Bureau Teacher Workshop

Cadiz, KY (June 6, 2018) – School may be out for the summer, but teachers are still hard at work preparing for the next school year. Teachers from around the region assembled at the Lake Barkley Resort Lodge in Cadiz to participate in a free Kentucky Farm Bureau professional development workshop.

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

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.