Caleb Smithson of Butler County won first place in the final round of Kentucky Farm Bureau’s (KFB) Discussion Meet, a debate-styled competition for young farmers that relies on an individual’s skill in reasoning and logical discussion of issues. 

Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) President Mark Haney delivered the President’s Address today at the 102^nd KFB Annual Meeting in Louisville. Haney described the success of KFB’s “Voice of Kentucky Agriculture” advocacy efforts over the previous year and encouraged members to stay connected with their legislators.

Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) kicked off its 102^nd Annual Meeting today with its Commodity Luncheon celebrating the strength of Kentucky’s farm community. In addition to marking the end of a bountiful harvest season, the annual meeting writes the roadmap for the organization’s advocacy efforts for the coming year.

The Kentucky Farm Bureau Young Farmer Gold Star award honors a county’s Young Farmer Committee for its active participation in Farm Bureau leadership development programs, state competitions, and educational or promotional initiatives.

The Kentucky Farm Bureau Women's Gold Star award honors county Women’s Committees for active participation in leadership development programs, agricultural promotion, educational initiatives, and other support to the local Farm Bureau.

Mark Stone, editor of the Times-Argus in Central City, Kentucky, is the recipient of the 2021 Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) Communications Award.

The Kentucky Farm Bureau Communications Award recognizes and honors the outstanding efforts of a professional journalist whose recent work has contributed to a better public understanding and appreciation of the people, communities and issues connected to Kentucky agriculture.

Cathy Weaver, University of Kentucky Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development in Jessamine County, is the recipient of the 2021 Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) Farm Public Relations Award.

Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) announced today that Suzanne Cecil White of Daviess County is the 2021 Farm Woman of the Year. She will be recognized during the KFB Annual Meeting at the Galt House in Louisville, Kentucky next month.