Cherokee County Farm Bureau

06/18/2026

We need you to help us help you!!
A message from our Cherokee Farm Bureau Chair Kurtis Gregory, DVM: Tough, resilient, independent, helpful, generous, and selfless are words that can and have been used to describe farmers and ranchers. High input costs, low output prices, and weather variability can make our professions stressful to make a good living for our families and employees. We often put all the weight of all this on our own shoulders. Sometimes trying to cope can lead to depression that eats on you. Creating walls around us to seemingly protect others from the stresses we are dealing with can make the walls higher and the depression deeper. Unfortunately su***de is too prevalent in our industry. It can be difficult for us to open up and share our concerns with others. We all have a friend, family member, pastor, or counselor we can talk to, but may not. It also may not be easy to recognize that someone we know may just need an ear to open up to or help doing a project. Cherokee County Farm Bureau acknowledges the need to educate farmers and ranchers on what to look for to prevent our friends and neighbors from committing su***de. If anyone has personal experience breaking down the walls, avoiding su***de, or helping someone in need, and willing to share with others we would love to give you time at our Cherokee County Farm Bureau annual meeting in September. If anyone knows a public speaker good on the subject please share with us at the Cherokee County FB office at 200 E Pine in Columbus or (620)429-2678 with your suggestion. Help us help you. Thanks.
(If you or someone you know needs assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, call, text or chat 988 or go to 988lifeline.org to connect with a counselor or learn more about getting professional advice.)

At the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life’s challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you’re facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns…

06/08/2026

On June 8, 2026, the Cherokee County Commissioners declared a Local Disaster Emergency due to the ongoing flooding impacts across the county.

This declaration helps Cherokee County officially document the emergency, activate local emergency plans, coordinate resources, and track damages and response costs.

This does not mean FEMA or state funding is automatically approved. It simply allows the county to take the necessary steps to respond, recover, and request assistance if damages meet state or federal requirements.

Cherokee County Emergency Management, first responders, Road & Bridge, and local partners will continue working to protect lives, assess damages, and restore affected areas.

Please continue to avoid flooded roads, follow road closure signs, and report damages when it is safe to do so.

05/29/2026

As we close on Mental Health Awareness Month we recognize the importance of taking care of your physical and mental wellbeing.
If you need help, reach out to your friends, family or practitioner or text or call 988 or go online at 988lifeline.org.
You are never alone.

Farmers and ranchers don’t have to weather the storm alone. The Farm State of Mind Checklist: Weathering the Storm is a new resource dedicated to helping farmers and ranchers consider what to do when they don’t know what to do. This Mental Health Awareness Month, remember that a healthy farm or ranch starts with a healthy you.

Access Farm State of Mind resources: https://bit.ly/3maQxdr

05/25/2026

Each year on Memorial Day, we honor the men and women who gave their lives while serving in the United States Armed Forces. On this day, Americans pause to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Traditionally, the American flag is raised briskly to the top of the staff, then lowered to half-staff until noon. This symbolizes remembrance of the service members who have died in service. At noon, the flag is raised to full staff for the remainder of the day. This act represents the nation's resilience and commitment to honor their sacrifice. It also serves as a reminder to continue striving for liberty and justice for all.

05/21/2026

Father’s Day is coming and if he is interested in a new ride, tell him to have his proof of membership in hand and stop by another local member benefit!

05/21/2026

Planning a trip this season? Your Farm Bureau membership helps you save along the way. Members receive up to 20% off published rates at participating Choice Hotels nationwide.

Book your stay and access your discount at www.kfb.org/benefits. Choice Hotels is another great benefit of your Farm Bureau membership.

05/13/2026

Time to get all that gardening done and Farmers Coop wants to give you a local member benefit. Stop in to their Columbus store location, shop and show your Farm Bureau membership!

05/06/2026

Mother’s Day, graduation, all the special occasions are coming up fast so when you are looking for that perfect gift check out the great gift selection at Evan’s Drug AND use your local member benefit! (Proof of membership at time of purchase is required.)

04/30/2026

Thank you Columbus FFA for allowing Cherokee County Farm Bureau to be a part of your special banquet night to personally recognize your FFA seniors. We are honored to celebrate our youth achievements in agriculture and congratulate you all. Thank you Kurtis Gregory, DVM for speaking.

04/28/2026

On April 23rd, Farm Bureau held its annual Earth Day event. Thank you to Frontier Farm Credit, COOP, and Dekalb for your support! Schools in attendance this year were Baxter, Columbus, and Southeast. We had so many wonderful exhibitors who came and donated their time to help teach the kids and we could not do this without them.