Harlan County Farm Bureau recognized for outstanding membership and program achievement - Kentucky Farm Bureau

Harlan County Farm Bureau recognized for outstanding membership and program achievement

 

Harlan County Farm Bureau was recognized during the 99th Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) annual meeting in Louisville for its outstanding membership and program achievement in 2018. The award honors county Farm Bureau offices who meet the company’s profitability requirements and whose insurance policy growth meets or exceeds its annual growth goal.

 

Don Miniard, President of Harlan County Farm Bureau (center left), accepts the award from John Sparrow, Executive Vice President and CEO of KFB Insurance (left), Mark Haney, President of Kentucky Farm Bureau (center right), and Drew Graham, Executive Vice President of the KFB Federation (right), during a November 30 recognition and awards program.

 

 

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