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'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.

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

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

Harlan County Farm Bureau Supports the Tri-Cities Empty Stocking Fund
Harlan County Farm Bureau Supports the Tri-Cities Empty Stocking Fund

Harlan County Farm Bureau donated $1,000 to the Tri-Cities Empty Stocking Fund

2016 District 11 Meeting
2016 District 11 Meeting

In July, Harlan County Farm Bureau had 11 representatives at the District 11 Policy Development Meeting in Hazard.

2016 Annual Meeting
2016 Annual Meeting

Harlan County Farm Bureau’s Annual Meeting was September 17 at the Harlan County Farm Bureau Frank Couch Building.

2016 Ag Fair Day
2016 Ag Fair Day

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

2016 Harlan County Farm Bureau Member Appreciation Day
2016 Harlan County Farm Bureau Member Appreciation Day

Harlan County Farm Bureau Member Appreciation Day was September 16 at the Frank Couch Farm Bureau Building.

2016 Harlan County Farm Bureau Agent's Scholarship Winners
2016 Harlan County Farm Bureau Agent's Scholarship Winners

Congratulations to Harlan County Farm Bureau Agent’s scholarship winners!

2016 Harlan County Farm Bureau Scholarship Winners
2016 Harlan County Farm Bureau Scholarship Winners

Congratulations to the Harlan County Farm Bureau scholarship winners!

Harlan County Roadside Farm Market
Harlan County Roadside Farm Market

Harlan County’s new official KYFB Roadside Farm Market.

2016 Food Check-Out Week
2016 Food Check-Out Week

Harlan County Farm Bureau recognized “Food Check-Out Week” by educating consumers on how safe and affordable our food is in America. 

2016 Harlan County Spelling Bee
2016 Harlan County Spelling Bee

Harlan County Farm Bureau sponsored the Harlan County Spelling Bee.

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.