Hopkins County - Kentucky Farm Bureau

09/04/2026

09/02/2026

Tradition runs deep on the farm, passed from one generation to the next through lessons, example and time spent together.

In this month’s Down the Backroads, KFB News Editor Tim Thornberry reflects on the mentors who shaped his life and the farm families preparing young people to carry their own traditions forward.

Read the full column online: kfb.news/DTBAug26.

08/28/2026

08/24/2026

08/17/2026

More than 800 Kentuckians spent part of their summer learning, connecting and preparing to lead through Kentucky Farm Bureau programs.

From teacher workshops and the Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders to the Young Farmer Summer Outing and Generation Bridge Leadership Summit, these experiences are helping educators, students and farm families build skills that will strengthen agriculture and our communities for years to come.

Read the full story online: kfb.news/ProgramAug26.

08/10/2026

Strong rural communities help build a stronger Kentucky.

The Kentucky Rural Development Office is investing in the Bluegrass State and its people, supporting efforts that create opportunity and strengthen communities across the Commonwealth.

Read the full article online: kfb.news/InvestAug26.

07/29/2026

Brandon Gilles is a powerful example of how leadership can grow from deep agricultural roots. As KFB’s 2025 Excellence in Agriculture winner, he continues to advocate for farmers, foster connections, and strengthen the future of rural Kentucky.

Learn more about Brandon's passion for agriculture in the July edition of KFB News: kfb.news/EIAJuly2026