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

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

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

HCFB Donates $500 to Future Farmers of America: Harlan County Farm Bureau donated $500 to the Harlan County FFA to purchase seed and supplies for their Greenhouse Project.

Judge Executive Dan Mosley Signs Food Check-Out Proclamation: Dan Mosley, Judge Executive, signed the Food Check-Out Week Proclamation. Harlan County Farm Bureau celebrated Food Check-Out Week February 16-22.

Harlan County Farm Bureau Supports Christ Hands: Harlan County Farm Bureau donated money to Christ Hands to purchase food for donation.

Caleb Ashley competes in Kentucky Farm Bureau's State Outstanding Youth Contest: Caleb Ashley, a Senior at Harlan County High School, competed in Kentucky Farm Bureau’s State Outstanding Youth Contest in Louisville.

Harlan County Farm Bureau receives 2019 Women's Gold Star Award of Excellence: Recognized for the achievements of its women’s program this year, Harlan County Farm Bureau received the 2019 Gold Star Award of Excellence during Kentucky Farm Bureau’s annual meeting in Louisville.

Harlan County Farm Bureau receives 2019 Young Farmer Gold Star Award of Excellence: Recognized for the achievements of its Young Farm Program this year, Harlan County Farm Bureau received the 2019 Gold Star Award of Excellence during Kentucky Farm Bureau’s annual meeting in Louisville.

Harlan County Student Wins KFB District 11 Youth & Variety Contest: Harlan County High School senior Caleb Ashley won the male speech and interview contest.

Nathan and Lindsey Boggs of Harlan County Farm Bureau Teach Local 5th Graders about Agriculture: Education is top priority for Harlan County Farm Bureau. HCFB members Nathan and Lindsey Boggs visited 5th graders throughout the county to teach them about agriculture, forestry and distracted driving.

KFB Spotlight

President's Column | The Methods Have Changed But the Tradition Remains
May 9, 2023: As farm families across the state continue with spring planting, I’m reminded of how far we have come over the years in this process, from an agricultural technology standpoint, while never losing sight of the reasons we plant a crop.

Water Quality and the Role of Agriculture
May 9, 2023: Improving water quality has been a long-term goal of the state’s agricultural sector well in advance of the many climate issues currently making headlines.

Down the Backroads | Looking Through the Eyes of My Heart"
May 9, 2023: As humans, it’s very easy to draw conclusions about something by sight alone. But we don’t all see things—or in my case, places—in the same way. What I might think is beautiful, another may see just the opposite, and vice versa.