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.

Washington County Farm Bureau Now Accepting Applications for the 2024-2025 School Year
Washington County Farm Bureau Now Accepting Applications for the 2024-2025 School Year

Washington County Farm Bureau will award four $500 scholarships for the current school year. The scholarships are available to high school seniors and current college students. 

Washington County Farm Bureau hosted its 2018 Annual Meeting on September 27th.
Washington County Farm Bureau hosted its 2018 Annual Meeting on September 27th.

During the meeting local youth participated in the Outstanding Youth Contest and the Variety Contest. 

Washington County Farm Bureau 2018 Annual Meeting
Washington County Farm Bureau 2018 Annual Meeting

Washington County Farm Bureau will hold its 2018 Annual Meeting on September 27th     

Washington County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships
Washington County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships

Five Washington County high school seniors received college scholarships from Kentucky Farm Bureau. In partnership with the County Farm Bureaus, the Kentucky Farm Bureau Education Foundation awarded $465,400 this year to deserving students from across the Commonwealth.

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

Washington County high school junior Garrett Stevens recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL). 

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

Washington County high school juniors Josh Cain and Ben Taylor recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL).

2015 Washington County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting
2015 Washington County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting

Washington County held their annual meeting on September 17th 2015 at the Mackville Community Center.

KFB Spotlight

Down the Backroads | May We All Take Note of the Beauty Around Us
March 18, 2024
Down the Backroads | May We All Take Note of the Beauty Around Us

To say it was a big adventure, may be a bit of an understatement, and the first few hours felt as though we were driving on a treadmill, going along at a steady pace but not seeming to get anywhere.

Kentucky's Riverport System: A Vital Connection to the Farm
March 8, 2024
Kentucky's Riverport System: A Vital Connection to the Farm

As Kentucky has seen exponential growth in its grain-producing sector, farm families are continually looking at the issue of grain storage, especially during harvest season.

Farm Labor: It's Complicated
March 8, 2024
Farm Labor: It's Complicated

Of all the issues today’s farm families face, getting adequate, affordable help for their operations seems to be at the top of the list for many. It was one of the most discussed issues during a recent county tour taken by Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) leadership.