“Let their remembrance be as lasting as the land they honored.” — Daniel Webster
Kentucky Farm Bureau
Government Relations Services
Louisville, KY 842 followers
The Voice of Kentucky Agriculture
About us
Our Mission: Farm Bureau is a voluntary organization of farm families and their allies dedicated to serving as the voice of agriculture by identifying problems, developing solutions and taking actions which will improve net farm income, achieve better economic opportunities and enhance the quality of life for all. Our History: For nearly one hundred years, Kentucky Farm Bureau has served as the "Voice of Kentucky Agriculture," representing the interests of agricultural producers and rural communities. The organization was founded at a meeting in Louisville, in November 1919. With nearly 500,000 members, KFB is one of the largest Farm Bureaus in the nation. Our Services: Kentucky Farm Bureau has established a reputation as an effective advocate for its members. Its information products and member service programs are also well respected and highly successful. Programs offered include Public Affairs, Farm Bureau Insurance and other member services, Women's Leadership Activities, Ag in the Classroom, Safety, Health and Wellness, Theft Reward, Estate Planning, Commodity Market Information, Scholarships, Certified Roadside Farm Markets and Young Farmers. Kentucky Farm Bureau was named a Best Places to Work by the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce.
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http://www.kyfb.com
External link for Kentucky Farm Bureau
- Industry
- Government Relations Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Louisville, KY
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1919
- Specialties
- Agriculture, Policy Implementation, Education, and Rural Development
Locations
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9201 Bunsen Parkway
Louisville, KY 40220, US
Employees at Kentucky Farm Bureau
Updates
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The farms we know and love as Kentuckians are at risk. They have been for some time, but the demands on farmland just keep on increasing. And if we do not act, the pavement, the concrete, and the asphalt will just keep consuming it. Read what Kentucky Farmland Transition Initiative Project Coordinator Aleta Botts had to say on this important topic in the latest issue of KFB News or online at https://lnkd.in/egPUY-7m.
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Kentucky Farm Bureau presents Kentucky Farm Life, a new four-series podcast that explores various aspects of Kentucky agriculture. Check out the thumbnails to learn more about each series, and click the link to subscribe on your favorite platform: https://lnkd.in/e_vT_ckb.
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The May 2024 edition of the Kentucky Farm Bureau News magazine is available online at kfb.news/May2024. Our cover story features Steven Caudill, a veteran and retired police officer from Clark County, who is bringing history to life through his portrayal of the Patriot and will soon join other veterans on an upcoming Honor Flight. This issue also includes stories about farming near urban communities, the Kentucky Farmland Transition Initiative, conservation, and much more! #OneKFB
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America’s farmers and ranchers share the goal of protecting the nation’s water supplies and they believe those responsible for PFAS contamination should be held accountable. Unfortunately, farmers could be unfairly targeted even though they do not create or use any PFAS in their operations, but may have passively received the chemicals.
‘Forever Chemical' Rule Creates Uncertainty for Farmers
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We’ve come to a crossroads. Continuing struggles with farmland transition, along with the ongoing loss of farmed acres and family farms, must be addressed collaboratively to ensure the future of agriculture.
KFB President Eddie Melton: Sustaining the Future of Kentucky Farms
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The April Issue of KFB News is available online at kfb.news/April2024. This latest edition features information about KFB’s new Kentucky Farmland Transition Initiative, a “next generation” look at this year’s KFB Beef Expo, and much, much more! #OneKFB
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