By Blake Jackson
Melissa Miller of Hardin County has been selected as the 2025 Generation Bridge Advocate of the Year by Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB). The award recognizes individuals who show outstanding commitment to connecting members across age groups and strengthening leadership within the agricultural community.
Miller has played an active role in Hardin County Farm Bureau, where she has chaired the Communications Committee and contributed to several others, including Young Farmer, Generation Bridge and Policy Development.
Miller previously represented District 3 on KFB’s first Generation Bridge Committee from 2020 to 2023 and continues to support the initiative by participating in statewide conferences and annual gatherings.
Miller professional background includes serving as executive director of the Kentucky 4-H Foundation. She is also a graduate of the Leadership Enhancement for Agriculture Development (LEAD) program and a past KFB Excellence in Agriculture award recipient. In addition, Miller contributes to the Poultry and Communications Advisory Committees.
Locally, Miller helps coordinate community outreach, promotes member engagement and encourages collaboration between generations.
“Melissa is a leader in every sense of the word,” said Steve Wooden, former Hardin County Farm Bureau President. “She has served Farm Bureau well and has made an impact on our organization.”
“Generation Bridge has given me an opportunity to meet members from across the state, share ideas and learn from others,” said Miller. “I’ve seen firsthand how bringing different generations together makes Farm Bureau stronger.”
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