County Corner - Kentucky Farm Bureau

County Corner

County Farm Bureaus support every community in the Commonwealth through information, products and service programs including: Women's Leadership Activities, Ag in the Classroom, Commodity Market Information, Scholarships, Certified Roadside Farm Markets and our Young Farmers program.  County Farm Bureaus  have established a reputation as effective advocates for its members.  Check this space often for updates on County Farm Bureau programs and activities happening in our community.

Harlan County Farm Bureau Donates to Harlan County High School Golf Team
Harlan County Farm Bureau Donates to Harlan County High School Golf Team

Harlan County Farm Bureau supports local athletes.

Harlan County Farm Bureau Serves the Needy
Harlan County Farm Bureau Serves the Needy

Harlan County Farm Bureau made a financial donation to Christ Hands whose mission is to share knowledge of Jesus Christ through service to the residents of the surrounding community.

Harlan County Farm Bureau Supports Local Honor Guard
Harlan County Farm Bureau Supports Local Honor Guard

Harlan County Farm Bureau made a donation to the local honor guard, an organization which supports this countries veterans.

Harlan County Farm Bureau Donates to Hope Community Center
Harlan County Farm Bureau Donates to Hope Community Center

Harlan County Farm Bureau donated turkeys to the Cumberland Hope Community Center located in Evarts, KY (Harlan County). 

Forestry Days Field Trip at Pine Mountain Settlement School
Forestry Days Field Trip at Pine Mountain Settlement School

Harlan County Farm Bureau Forestry Days Field Trip was held at Pine Mountain Settlement School on October 9-12, 2023. Harlan County Farm Bureau Board Members, Pine Mountain Settlement School Outdoor Education Staff and Kentucky Division of Forestry staff educated 320 Harlan County students about our beautiful forests.

Apple Tree Farms Named a "Legacy Farm" By Harlan County Farm Bureau
Apple Tree Farms Named a "Legacy Farm" By Harlan County Farm Bureau

Apple Tree Farms was recognized as a “Legacy Farm” for their long-standing commitment to farming, contributions to the local community, and involvement in HCFB.

Claire Sawyer Named Kentucky Farm Bureau District 11 Outstanding Farm Bureau Youth Contest Winner
Claire Sawyer Named Kentucky Farm Bureau District 11 Outstanding Farm Bureau Youth Contest Winner

Claire Sawyers, from Harlan County High School, was the female winner of Kentucky Farm Bureau's Outstanding Farm Bureau Youth Contest for District 11. 

Harlan County Farm Bureau Supports Local FFA Chapter
Harlan County Farm Bureau Supports Local FFA Chapter

Harlan County Farm Bureau (HCFB) recently donated $1,500 to the Harlan County High School Future Farmers of America FFA. The FFA Students will be using this donation to attend the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis.

Harlan County Farm Bureau Supports Education and Youth Development
Harlan County Farm Bureau Supports Education and Youth Development

Harlan County Farm Bureau Director Dustin Miniard presented a sponsorship check to 4-H Director Raymond Cox for this year's 4-H camp. 

Victoria Adams Competes in KFB State Outstanding Farm Bureau Youth Contest
Victoria Adams Competes in KFB State Outstanding Farm Bureau Youth Contest

Harlan County High School’s Victoria Adams competed in the Kentucky Farm Bureau Outstanding Farm Bureau Youth Contest.

Harlan County Farm Bureau Donates Turkey Cumberland Hope Community Center
Harlan County Farm Bureau Donates Turkey Cumberland Hope Community Center

Harlan County Farm Bureau donated turkeys to the Cumberland Hope Community Center in Evarts, KY.  The Cumberland Hope Community Center is a residential addiction recovery center for adult women. 

Harlan County honored in Kentucky Farm Bureau's County Activities of Excellence Program
Harlan County honored in Kentucky Farm Bureau's County Activities of Excellence Program

Harlan County Farm Bureau was honored as one of the five winners in the 2022 Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) County Activities of Excellence program.   

Harlan County Farm Bureau Donates to Local Honor Guard
Harlan County Farm Bureau Donates to Local Honor Guard

Harlan County Farm Bureau made a donation to the Harlan County Honor Guard. The Honor Guard was created to provide funeral services to those that have served this great nation.

Harlan County Farm County Sponsors Forestry Days Field Trip for Local Students
Harlan County Farm County Sponsors Forestry Days Field Trip for Local Students

Harlan County Farm Bureau Forestry Days Field Trip was held at Pine Mountain Settlement School May 4 - 10. During the event, Harlan County Farm Bureau Board Members, Pine Mountain Settlement School Outdoor Education Staff, and Kentucky Division of Forestry staff educated 350 students about Forest Management.

Harlan County Farm Bureau Celebrates Food Check-Out Week
Harlan County Farm Bureau Celebrates Food Check-Out Week

Food Check-Out week recognizes the hard working farmer and celebrates how safe and affordable food is in America. 

Harlan County Farm Bureau Provides Much Needed Assistance to Local Charities
Harlan County Farm Bureau Provides Much Needed Assistance to Local Charities

Harlan County Farm Bureau generously donated to multiple Harlan County non-profits this Christmas.  

Harlan County Farm Bureau Hosts Annual Tree Giveaway
Harlan County Farm Bureau Hosts Annual Tree Giveaway

Harlan County Farm Bureau distributed 1,400 trees to its members and the public during the Annual Tree Giveaway.  Eight varieties of trees were available, including the White Oak which was chosen to support the White Oak Initiative. 

HCFB Makes Donation to Local FFA Chapter
HCFB Makes Donation to Local FFA Chapter

HCFB supported the Harlan County FFA Chapter with a $500 donation.   

HCFB Makes Contribution to Local Nonprofit Christ Hands
HCFB Supports Makes Contribution to Local Nonprofit Christ Hands

Harlan County Farm Bureau made a donation to local nonprofit Christ Hands whose mission is to feed the community and share the gospel.

HCFB Supports Local Honor Guard
HCFB Supports Local Honor Guard

Harlan County Farm Bureau donated $300 to the Harlan County Honor Guard.

KFB Spotlight

President's Column | Eddie Melton
March 27, 2024
President's Column | Eddie Melton

As important as it is for farm families to plant, grow, and harvest our crops year after year, it is equally important to stand up for and speak out in support of an industry none of us can truly do without.

2024 Kentucky Farm Bureau Congressional Tour
March 20, 2024
2024 Kentucky Farm Bureau Congressional Tour

Nearly 320 Kentucky Farm Bureau members made their way to the nation’s capital to participate in this year’s Congressional Tour.

Candid Conversation | Aaron Barrett, Chief Operating Officer for Ingram Barge
March 20, 2024
Candid Conversation | Aaron Barrett, Chief Operating Officer for Ingram Barge

Candid Conversation presents a discussion about the topical issues related to Kentucky Farm Bureau priorities, the agricultural industry, and rural communities, in a question-and-answer format.