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.

Union County Farm Bureau supports local food pantry: Union County Farm Bureau donated $300 of food to the local food pantry.

Union County student awarded Farm Bureau scholarship: Alexandra Hope Watson, a senior at Redmond Academy-Home School, is the recipient of a $1,000 college scholarship 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.

Union County students attend Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders: Union County high school juniors Kyle Shirel and Mason Weldon recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL).

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

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

Project by Union County Student Featured in Kentucky Farm Bureau's "Science in Agriculture" Displays: Union County student, Trevor Thomas, was among the 12 students selected from across the state to display their agriculture science projects at this week’s Kentucky Farm Bureau annual meeting in Louisville.

Union County Safety Day: Union County hosted Safety Day on October 1, 2015. Kentucky State Police demonstrated the materials used in making methanphetamine.

Union County Farm Bureau Receives 2015 Women's Gold Star Award of Excellence: Recognized for the achievements of its women’s program this year, Union County Farm Bureau received the 2015 Gold Star Award of Excellence during Kentucky Farm Bureau’s annual meeting in Louisville.

In Appreciation of Regina Catlett in Union County: Union Co. Farm Bureau presented a gift to Regina Catlett of Sturgis News.

2015 Union County Food Checkout Week: Union County Farm Bureau donated to the local food bank in celebration of Food Checkout Week.

Union County Farm Bureau Legislative Appreciation Dinner: Senator Dorsey Ridley spoke at the FB Legislative Appreciation Dinner, March 30.

Union County Local Food Bank Donations: Ava Arnett and Will Clements helped stock the local food bank with FB donations.

Union County Donates AFBF Book of the Year to Elementary Schools: Union Co. FB donated 18 copies of the AFBF book of the year to all the elementary schools in the county.

Relay For Life in Union County: Union County Farm Bureau donated to Relay for Life.

2015 Union County Communication Award and IFAL Participant: Congratulations to Will Holbrook, IFAL participant, and Regina Catlett, Communications Award winner.

2015 National Ag Safety Week in Union County: Ag Safety - it's not just a slogan, it's a lifestyle. National Farm Safety and Health Week is September 20-26, 2015.

Union County 2015 Annual Meeting: Union County Farm Bureau's Annual Meeting will be Saturday, June 20th at 3pm.

Florida Citrus Fruit and Nut Order Form - Union County: Order now! The deadline is October 28th.

KFB Spotlight

Candid Conversation: Tori Embry
June 9, 2025: This month’s Candid Conversation features Tori Embry, the Executive Director of the Kentucky Dairy Development Council,
who discusses all things dairy. She will also be a guest on an upcoming Farm Life podcast.

Champions... Again
June 9, 2025: Spencer County’s dairy judging team continues to be the best in the nation and will soon
compete on an international stage.

Making Their Own Market for Milk: The Goode family expanded their dairy farm in a value-added way

June 9, 2025

Join us as we celebrate Dairy Month with a visit to Casey County and the Goode Family! They have recently expanded their dairy operation by way of Goode's Riverside Creamery, featuring products made with their fresh-from-the-farm milk.