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

Agriculture is like a quilt
October 24, 2025
Agriculture is like a quilt

In this month's Down the Backroads, KFB News Editor Tim Thornberry reflects on the beauty and connection woven through Kentucky agriculture.

President Trump Announces Intentions to Increase Beef Imports While USDA Releases Plan to Fortify the Beef Industry
October 23, 2025
President Trump Announces Intentions to Increase Beef Imports While USDA Releases Plan to Fortify the Beef Industry

Over the weekend, President Trump signaled his intention to move forward with increasing beef imports. This news was followed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) release of a white paper on Wednesday detailing plans to “fortify the beef industry.”

Daviess County's Brandon Gilles Named Kentucky Farm Bureau's 2025 Excellence in Agriculture Award Winner
October 23, 2025
Daviess County's Brandon Gilles Named Kentucky Farm Bureau's 2025 Excellence in Agriculture Award Winner

The Excellence in Agriculture Award recognizes those who positively represent Kentucky agriculture and the values of Farm Bureau through their professional and personal endeavors.