Hopkins County - Kentucky Farm Bureau

06/04/2026

The June 2026 edition of Kentucky Farm Bureau News is now available online at kfb.news/June2026.

This month’s issue continues our historic look at America’s 250th anniversary with a feature on Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States and one of Kentucky’s most influential native sons.

You’ll also find stories highlighting the next generation of agricultural leaders, updates from Frankfort and Washington, D.C., and a closer look at the issues impacting Kentucky farm families.

05/25/2026

05/21/2026

Kentucky agriculture has a new voice at the national table.

Christian County farmer Brandon Hunt has become the first Kentuckian elected to the National Corn Growers Association Board of Directors, bringing his passion for ag policy, farm families, and future generations to one of the country’s leading commodity organizations.

In the May issue of KFB News, Hunt shares why advocacy matters, how biofuels and sustainable aviation fuel could shape agriculture’s future, and why farmers must keep telling their story.

Read the full feature in the digital edition of KFB News: kfb.news/AgPolMay26

05/14/2026

Kentucky agriculture has a new opportunity to help fuel the future.

In the May issue of Kentucky Farm Bureau News, Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell shares how House Bill 869 could help position the Commonwealth as a leader in the growing alternative aviation fuel industry.

With Kentucky’s strong agricultural base, central location, transportation infrastructure, and workforce, this emerging market could create new opportunities for farmers, rural communities, and the state’s economy.

Read Commissioner Shell’s column in the May issue of KFB News: kfb.news/ComColumnMay2026

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05/06/2026

The May 2026 edition of Kentucky Farm Bureau News is now available online at kfb.news/May2026.

This month’s issue highlights agricultural leaders, farm families, and stories of excellence from across the Commonwealth, including KFB’s 2025 Farmer of the Year Scott Porter, UK Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Hall of Distinguished Alumni honoree Ray Allan Mackey, Kentucky’s first National Corn Growers Association board member Brandon Hunt, and the Logsdon family’s first Kentucky Tulip Festival at Bear Wallow Farm in Pulaski County.

Readers will also find a recap of Clays for a Cause 2026, the latest installment of The 120 featuring Butler County, a new America 250 series from a Kentucky perspective, and columns from KFB President Eddie Melton, Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell, and KFB News editor Tim Thornberry.

05/01/2026

This month’s Candid Conversation features Brent Gatton of Muhlenberg County, a fifth‑generation farmer and the 2026 Chair of the United Soybean Board. Brent shares insights into the checkoff program, recent accomplishments of the board, and the powerful role mentorship has played in his life.

Hear more from Brent: kfb.news/CandidApril26

04/19/2026