Each year, the Kentucky Farm Bureau sends its brightestyoung farmers to compete at the national level. On this episode of Let’s Get Rural, Cody Burke of Franklin County shares his experience and success at the American Farm Bureau Annual Meeting. Tune in to hear Cody’s inspiring journey and what it takes to excel in agriculture today!

Learn more about the Young Farm Program at KFB:

https://www.kyfb.com/federation/programs/young-farmers/

Ella Fourqurean, the Expositions Sales Manager at KentuckyVenues, joins Let’s Get Rural to discuss managing the National Farm Machinery Show at the Kentucky Expo Center—the nation’s largest indoor farm show. With over 1.2 million square feet filled, attendees can explore top farming equipment, cutting-edge technology, and the latest in agribusiness innovation.

Kentucky Farm Bureau Commodity Marketing Specialist Taylor Thompson joins the podcast this week to talk aboutthe issues farmers are facing this year as they prepare for planting season. 

Learn more about the work of the KFB Commodity Division at:

https://www.kyfb.com/federation/programs/commodities/

Tune in to our latest episode as we sit down with Dr. Kristie Guffey, professor of Agriscience and graduate coordinator at the Hutson School of Agriculture at Murray State University. Growing up on a beef cattle and tobacco farm in Kentucky and active in the FFA, Dr. Guffey brings a lifetime of agricultural experience to the table. Hear her journey from high school ag teacher and FFA advisor in Carlisle County, through her years at WKU-Glasgow, to leading the Kentucky FFA Leadership Training Facility and now shaping the next generation at Murray State. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation about leadership, education, and the future of agriculture!

Buzzing into this edition, the newest director of the Kentucky State Beekeepers Association (KSBA) and the President of the Franklin County Farm Bureau, Ray Bowman, dives into the sweet world of honeybees, sharing why these tiny pollinators matter and highlighting some of the buzzworthy initiatives the organization takes to support Kentucky's beekeepers and keep everyone in the loop.

Learn more about the KY Beekeepers Association at: kybees.org/

Lee Maddox, affectionately known as Tennessee Lee, has been with the Tennessee Farm Bureau for years, helping the organization share the story of agriculture. His voice is recognized throughout the Volunteer State and even at the American Farm Bureau Annual Meeting.

Learn more about the work Lee and his team are up to at: https://tnfarmbureau.org/news

Excited to host the California Farm Bureau's 1st Vice President Shaun Crook while recording at the American Farm Bureau Annual Meeting. He discusses key challenges facing farm families in his state and highlights how agriculture is similar across the country.

Let's Get Rural hits the road to Anaheim, California, for the latest podcast episode featuring American Farm Bureau Executive Vice President Joby Young. Young discusses his journey to the Farm Bureau and the meaningful impact State Farm Bureaus make every day.

Learn more about American Farm Bureau at: fb.org

Taylor and Hannah Jones have been named the 2025 KFB Outstanding Young Farm Family winners. After securing the grand prize at the state level, they will represent Kentucky at the national competition during the American Farm Bureau Annual Meeting. Discover their inspiring journey as new farmers and their enthusiasm for this remarkable opportunity.

Learn about the KFB Young Farmer Program at: https://www.kyfb.com/federation/programs/young-farmers/

As the year draws to a close, the legislative season inFrankfort intensifies with the start of a new session. KFB Public Affairs Director Kyle Kelly joins us to discuss key issues from the upcoming legislative session that could impact our farmers and rural communities.

Learn more about KFB’s Public Affairs Initiatives at: https://www.kyfb.com/federation/public-affairs/