By Blake Jackson
As we step into a new year, it’s a good time to reflect on the recent Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) annual meeting, says Eddie Melton, President of Kentucky Farm Bureau.
For the 106th time, KFB members came together to discuss key issues, adopt policy, set priorities, and celebrate both county and individual achievements. While the camaraderie and family atmosphere of the meeting are always enjoyable, the business conducted remains essential to the organization’s mission.
With nearly 2,000 members attending, it’s clear that engagement remains high, both at the annual meeting and throughout the year. “It is the commitment of those members that continues to drive this organization forward,” Melton notes. Supporting rural communities and farm families is critical to keeping KFB relevant, he adds.
“Just saying we serve as the Voice of Kentucky Agriculture doesn’t mean much unless we have the will to back it up. Fortunately, I see that fortitude everywhere I go, from one end of the state to the other,” Melton said, highlighting the dedication of members. Their willingness to speak out on agricultural issues demonstrates the organization’s strength and resilience.
During the meeting, KFB introduced its 2026 theme: “United We Can.” “By coming together and staying together as we continue to be that voice, there is nothing we can’t accomplish working as one collective organization,” Melton said. This theme reflects the organization’s approach and commitment to its mission, which has been proven over more than a century.
Melton emphasizes that advocacy for sustainable farming and strong agricultural communities is ongoing. “Our jobs as advocates will never cease. There will always be a need to keep our farms and our ag industry sustainable for the future.”
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