Casey County Farm Bureau

05/15/2026

Our KFB President - always advocating for agriculture and farm families in Kentucky

Today, I had the privilege of testifying before the United States Senate Agriculture Committee on behalf of Kentucky farm families and producers across the country.

Farmers are facing tremendous pressure from rising fertilizer costs, low commodity prices, and continued uncertainty in global markets. These challenges are showing up in real time on balance sheets, in planting decisions, and in the long-term stability of family farms.

I urged Congress to take immediate action to help producers manage today’s cost pressures while also pursuing long-term solutions that strengthen domestic fertilizer production, improve market transparency, and protect the future of American agriculture.

Access to affordable inputs and fair, transparent markets is critical, not only for farmers, but for the long-term stability of our food supply and national security.

05/06/2026

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS 🎉 to Cassy Elmore, for receiving the Excellence in Ag Literacy Award from Casey County Farm Bureau, for the school year 2025-26. Cassy has attended Kentucky Farm Bureau regional teacher workshops during the summer, and has led professional development for new teachers, both locally and internationally. She teaches 8th grade science, Environmental/Ag Science, and Leadership classes at Casey County Middle School. In addition, she also serves as the Kentucky Science Teacher Association Middle Cumberland District Director. Cassy has received multiple mini grants from Casey County Farm Bureau to enhance student learning in her classroom. We are so proud of you, Cassy! thanks for all you do for our students!
Picture l-r: Tim Goodlett, president Casey County Farm Bureau, Cassy Elmore (receiving her award from) Jenni Godbey, Women’s Chair, Casey County Farm Bureau.

04/07/2026

Tim Goodlett, President of Casey County Farm Bureau Federation, presents a gift of thanks and appreciation to KY Senator Jimmy Higdon. 

For over two decades, Chairman Jimmy Higdon has built a legislative career in the Kentucky General Assembly, with influence concentrated in infrastructure, pensions, and public policy reform. As chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, he has secured significant funding, including hundreds of millions of dollars for transportation improvements in recent state budgets. Senator Higdon prioritizes his past and current counties within his district.

His leadership roles include Senate majority whip and president pro tempore.

Higdon has also played a notable role in supporting Ky Farm Bureau priorities around fiscal responsibility and agriculture initiative’s. Higdon’s support for maintaining House Bill 44 that limits property tax increases has been extremely impactful on all citizens in the Commonwealth.

Beyond fiscal policy, his legislative efforts have included work on advocacy for veterans and military families—such as launching the “Military Kids Day” program.

Collectively, his accomplishments reflect a focus on infrastructure development, financial stewardship, and incremental policy reforms affecting both governance and community welfare in Kentucky.

Thank you, Senator Higdon, for everything you have done for Casey County. We deeply appreciate your efforts, and respect the work you have done for our county and our state!

We also truly appreciate our legislators who currently represent Casey County - and who also attended the meeting to give a legislative update: Representative Daniel Elliott, and Senator Brandon J. Storm - Kentucky, 21st District. Hats off to both you guys for the work you do every day to advocate for KY agriculture and farm families.

03/17/2026

Congratulations to Cierra Couch! 🙌🏼🙌🏼 You make Casey County so proud 🎉 This is an amazing honor - Keep up the great work, Cierra!

03/12/2026

So proud of Kentucky Farm Bureau for advocating for our farmers and farm families. Thank you for all you do!

300 Kentucky Farm Bureau members were with me today in Frankfort meeting with lawmakers and speaking up for the issues that matter to Kentucky farm families. I had the opportunity to testify before the House Agriculture Committee on Senate Bill 199 and share why this legislation is important to the future of agriculture in our state.

I want to thank Chairman Myron Dossett and the members of the House Agriculture Committee for passing SB 199 today and for the thoughtful research and deliberation they gave this bill.

SB 199 would give farm families greater certainty by reinforcing that federally approved pesticide labels meet warning requirements under Kentucky law, while preserving accountability for fraudulent or misleading conduct. That certainty matters to farmers who depend on these tools to protect crops, manage costs, and continue operating in a sustainable way.

Thank you to the committee members who voted for SB 199:

✅ Chair Myron Dossett
✅ Vice Chair Dan Fister
✅ Rep. Ryan Bivens
✅ Rep. Chris Freeland
✅ Rep. David Hale
✅ Rep. Kim King
✅ Rep. Matt Koch
✅ Rep. Shawn McPherson
✅ Rep. J.T. Payne
✅ Rep. Sarge Po***ck
✅ Rep. Nancy Tate
✅ Rep. Walker Thomas
✅ Rep. James Tipton

I encourage Kentucky Farm Bureau members to thank these legislators for their support. I also ask our members to contact their state representative and encourage them to vote yes when SB 199 comes before the full House.

03/12/2026

Casey County representatives at today’s KFB Legislative Drive-In were Tim Goodlett, who serves as State Director for District 7 and President of Casey Co Farm Bureau, along with Casey Co Farm Bureau Board members, Brent Ware and Adam Wilson.
Brent has been a dedicated member of the board for several years and Adam also serves as a Member of KFB’s LEAD Class (Leadership Enhancement for Agricultural Development).
We thank you three for taking the time and making the effort to speak with our legislators, advocating for agriculture, our communities, and farm families.

03/02/2026

Very informative! Thank you, KFB, for working for our farmers and rural families!

02/27/2026

“Thank A Farmer February,” an annual project of Casey County FFA, concentrated on farmers’ health and safety this year! Last night, joining with the Casey County FFA Chapter, and KDA’s Raising Hope program, our CCFB Women’s Committee offered an evening of WELLNESS AND APPRECIATION for farmers and farm families. We appreciate all who could attend, learn and practice how to “Stop the Bleed”, perform CPR, and initiate First Aid steps. As attendees rotated through the learning stations, they received a first aid kit, a tourniquet, and a CPR mouthpiece/keychain. We pray 🙏🏻 you never have to open any of the packages… but if you do, we are glad you have them available! We send our gratitude THANKS to everyone involved in making this event a success! 🎉

02/26/2026

It’s National FFA Week, and we are SO PROUD to celebrate our Casey County FFA students and advisors 🎉

Join us in wishing members of the Kentucky FFA Association a happy National FFA Week! At Kentucky Farm Bureau, we are proud of their dedication and curiosity as they carry agriculture into the future.

02/10/2026

Casey County Farm Bureau Women's Committee in conjunction with Casey County FFA and KDA's Raising Hope program invites you to a night of appreciation and wellness training... First Aid, Stop the Bleed, CPR... Limited spots!

https://forms.gle/xJPqmjDK9nJGs91d9

02/04/2026

ELIGIBILITY The Kentucky Farm Bureau Education Foundation will award county and state college scholarships to high school seniors for the current school year.  Scholarships may be applied to tuition, housing, books