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 celebrated 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
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 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
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 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
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
KFB District 11 Youth Contest

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

Harlan County Turkey Donation
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 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
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
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.  

Harlan County Farm Bureau's Annual Picnic and Legislative Appreciation Event
Harlan County Farm Bureau's Annual Picnic and Legislative Appreciation Event

Harlan County Farm Bureau’s Annual Picnic and Legislative Appreciation Event was held on August 19th, 2017 at the Harlan County Farm Bureau building.

Harlan County Poke Sallet Festival
Harlan County Poke Sallet Festival

Harlan County Farm Bureau was a $1,000 Gold Sponsor of the Harlan County Poke Sallet Festival.

Harlan County Farm Bureau's Annual Tree Giveaway
Harlan County Farm Bureau's Annual Tree Giveaway

Harlan County Farm Bureau’s Annual Tree Giveaway was a great benefit to our members. We gave away 1,200 trees over two days.

2017 Harlan County Scholarship Recipients
2017 Harlan County Scholarship Recipients

Harlan County Farm Bureau Federation presented 5 graduating seniors with a $1500 scholarship.

Harlan County Student Attends Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders
Harlan County Student Attends Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders

Harlan County High School junior Breana Madison recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL). 

Harlan County Farm Bureau Wins Kentucky Farm Bureau County Activities of Excellence Award
Harlan County Farm Bureau Wins Kentucky Farm Bureau County Activities of Excellence Award

Harlan County Farm Bureau (HCFB) won the American Farm Bureau County Activities of Excellence award, and so we automatically won the Kentucky Farm Bureau County Activities of Excellence Award. At the Kentucky Farm Bureau Annual Convention in Louisville, Harlan County Farm Bureau showcased their new innovative program called Forestry Days.

KFB President Mark Haney Visits Harlan County Farm Bureau
KFB President Mark Haney Visits Harlan County Farm Bureau

Mark Haney, President of Kentucky Farm Bureau and Lynn Parson, a KFB consultant,  visited Don Miniard, President of Harlan County Farm Bureau.  

Harlan County Farm Bureau Wins AFBF County Activities of Excellent Award.
Harlan County Farm Bureau Wins AFBF County Activities of Excellent Award.

Harlan County Farm Bureau (HCFB) was the only county in Kentucky to win the American Farm Bureau County Activities of Excellent Award.  

Harlan County Farm Bureau Gives Away a Brand New 40" Smart TV
Harlan County Farm Bureau Gives Away a Brand New 40" Smart TV

Harlan County Farm Bureau gave away a brand new 40” smart TV to one of its members, Reed and Betty Brown of Totz.

KFB Spotlight

2023 KFB Congressional Tour
March 21, 2023
2023 KFB Congressional Tour

Each year, Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) members by the hundreds make their way to the nation’s capital to participate in the annual Congressional Tour.

Water Quality and the Role of Agriculture
March 21, 2023
Water Quality and the Role of Agriculture

For decades, environmental experts, government agencies, and concerned citizen groups have been hearing about and monitoring an area in the Gulf of Mexico that has come to be known as the Hypoxia Zone.

2023 KFB Presidents and Vice Presidents Conference
March 21, 2023
2023 KFB Presidents and Vice Presidents Conference

Every February, Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) county volunteer leaders make their way to the Derby City for the annual KFB Presidents and Vice Presidents Conference.