Harlan County Farm Bureau receives 2017 Young Farmer Gold Star Award of Excellence - Kentucky Farm Bureau

Harlan County Farm Bureau receives 2017 Young Farmer Gold Star Award of Excellence

 

Louisville, KY (December 1, 2017) – 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. The award honors a county’s Young Farmer Committee for its active participation in Farm Bureau leadership development programs, state competitions, and educational or promotional initiatives. The award was presented during a December 1 recognition program at the 98th Kentucky Farm Bureau annual meeting.

 

(left to right) Mark Haney, Kentucky Farm Bureau President; Dustin Miniard of Harlan County Farm Bureau; Don Miniard, President, Harlan County Farm Bureau; David S. Beck, Kentucky Farm Bureau Executive Vice President.

 

 

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