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 student attends Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders: Harlan County high school junior Janice Dean recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL).

Harlan County Farm Bureau awards a new TV to Easy Pay customers: Harlan County Farm Bureau awarded Rodrick and Brittany Major a new TV for signing up for Kentucky Farm Bureau's EasyPay method.

Harlan County Farm Bureau presents Conservation Awards to local youth: Harlan County Farm Bureau President Don Miniard presented over 30 Jim Claypool Art and Writing Awards to local youth.

Harlan County Farm Bureau advocates on behalf of agriculture: Members of Harlan County Farm Bureau traveled to Washington D.C. for Kentucky Farm Bureau's annual Congressional Tour.

Harlan County Farm Bureau donated $1,000 to the Harlan County Future Farmers of America: Harlan County Farm Bureau presented a check to Harlan County Future Farmers of America.

Harlan County Farm Bureau taught local students about Kentucky agriculture: Harlan County Farm Bureau Young Farmer Chair Nathan Boggs taught elementary school classes about KY agriculture.

Harlan County Farm Bureau educated local students on the importance forest fire prevention: Harlan County Farm Burau partnered with Kentucky Division of Forestry to promote awareness for forest fire prevention.

Harlan County Farm Bureau participated in Read Across America Day: Harlan County Farm Bureau’s Agency Manager, Roger Fannin, participated in Read Across America Day on March 2nd at Evarts Elementary.

The Future Farmers of America partnered with Harlan County Farm Bureau to recognize Food Check-out Week: The Future Farmers of America partnered with Harlan County Farm Bureau to recognize Food Check-out Week.

Harlan County Farm Bureau celebrated Food Check-Out Week: Dan Mosley, Harlan County Judge Executive, signed the Kentucky Farm Bureau Food Check-Out Week Proclamation designating February 18-24, 2018 as Food Check-Out Week in Harlan County.

Harlan County Farm Bureau Young Farmers attended the Young Farmer Leadership Conference: Members of Harlan County Farm Bureau headed to Lousiville for the 2018 Young Farmer Leadership Conference.

Harlan County Farm Bureau named Top County in the District: Harlan County Farm Bureau was recognized as the top county in its district.

Harlan County Farm Bureau receives 2017 Women's Gold Star Award of Excellence: Recognized for the achievements of its women’s program this year, Harlan County Farm Bureau received the 2017 Gold Star Award of Excellence during Kentucky Farm Bureau’s annual meeting in Louisville.

Harlan County Farm Bureau recognized with top honors in KFB's Safety Challenge Awards competition: Harlan County Farm Bureau won top honors for its region of the state in the 2017 Safety Challenge Awards competition during Kentucky Farm Bureau’s annual meeting in Louisville.

Harlan County Farm Bureau receives 2017 Young Farmer Gold Star Award of Excellence: Recognized for the achievements of its Young Farm Program this year, Harlan County Farm Bureau received the 2017 Gold Star Award of Excellence during Kentucky Farm Bureau’s annual meeting in Louisville.

KFB District 11 Youth Contest: Harlan County Farm Bureau had 3 amazing contestants in the KFB District 11 Youth Contest.

Harlan County Turkey Donation: For Thanksgiving, Harlan County Farm Bureau donated 5 large turkeys to the Cumberland Hope Center in Evarts.

Harlan County 4-H Reality Store: Harlan County Farm Bureau Young Farmers volunteered at the 4-H Reality Store at the Harlan Depot. 350 freshman students attended the Reality Store and learned what it's like to pay bills in real life.

Fair Day at Pine Mountain Settlement School: Harlan County Farm Bureau sponsored Fair Day at Pine Mountain Settlement School.

2017 Harlan County Farm Bureau Communication Award: The 2017 Harlan County Farm Bureau’s Communication Award was presented to Bethany Moore who works for the Harlan Daily Enterprise.

KFB Spotlight

Kentucky Farm Bureau Launches Kentucky Farmland Transition Initiative to Address Loss of Farm Acreage Across the State
April 9, 2024: The Kentucky Farmland Transition Initiative is a strategic project focused on helping farm families find ways to keep their acreage in active agricultural production as they consider the future of that land.

KFB President Eddie Melton: Sustaining the Future of Kentucky Farms
April 8, 2024: Kentucky Farm Bureau is announcing the creation of the Kentucky Farmland Transition Initiative which will help get us on a sustainable path to ensure our farmland remains in agricultural production.

Making Efforts Now to Save Farmland for the Future
April 8, 2024: When farmland goes out of production, it just doesn’t come back. Or if farmland is bought by investors outside of the rural community of which it is a part, the farmers, who have lived there, are no longer around to be a vital part of that community.