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

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

The Kentucky Farm Bureau District 11 Outstanding Youth Contest was held October 3, 2023 at the Perry County Public Library. Claire Sawyers from Harlan County High School won the Female Speech portion of the Youth Contest. Claire competed against competitors from six other Counties. She presented an excellent speech on her family’s involvement with Harlan County Agriculture. Harlan County Farm Bureau President Dustin Miniard said, “Claire represented Harlan County well. She presented an excellent, enthusiastic speech.” Claire will advance to the State Kentucky Farm Bureau Outstanding Youth Contest which will be held in Louisville at the Galt House November 30.

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Webster County farmer Eddie Melton was re-elected today to continue serving as President of Kentucky Farm Bureau. Melton has been a member of the organization’s executive committee for 17 years. Also re-elected to their leadership roles are Shane Wiseman of Clark County as First Vice President and Larry Clark of Green County as Second Vice President.

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