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 attends Kentucky Farm Bureau Legislative Drive-In in Frankfort, KY: Harlan County Farm Bureau leaders met with state legislators to advocate for agriculture.

Harlan County Farm Bureau Celebrates Food Check-Out Week: Harlan County Farm Bureau recognized Food Check-Out Week in Harlan County. Food Check-Out Week celebrates the hard work of the American Farmer and recognizes that America has the safest and most affordable food in the world.

Harlan County Farm Bureau Annual Tree Giveaway: Harlan County Farm Bureau gave away 1,100 trees as an added service to our Members and the general public.

Harlan County Farm Bureau Donates to Harlan County High School Golf Team: Harlan County Farm Bureau supports local athletes.

Harlan County Farm Bureau Serves the Needy: Harlan County Farm Bureau made a financial donation to Christ Hands whose mission is to share knowledge of Jesus Christ through service to the residents of the surrounding community.

Harlan County Farm Bureau Supports Local Honor Guard: Harlan County Farm Bureau made a donation to the local honor guard, an organization which supports this countries veterans.

Harlan County Farm Bureau Donates to Hope Community Center: Harlan County Farm Bureau donated turkeys to the Cumberland Hope Community Center located in Evarts, KY (Harlan County).

Forestry Days Field Trip at Pine Mountain Settlement School: Harlan County Farm Bureau Forestry Days Field Trip was held at Pine Mountain Settlement School on October 9-12, 2023. Harlan County Farm Bureau Board Members, Pine Mountain Settlement School Outdoor Education Staff and Kentucky Division of Forestry staff educated 320 Harlan County students about our beautiful forests.

Apple Tree Farms Named a "Legacy Farm" By Harlan County Farm Bureau: Apple Tree Farms was recognized as a “Legacy Farm” for their long-standing commitment to farming, contributions to the local community, and involvement in HCFB.

Claire Sawyer Named Kentucky Farm Bureau District 11 Outstanding Farm Bureau Youth Contest Winner: Claire Sawyers, from Harlan County High School, was the female winner of Kentucky Farm Bureau's Outstanding Farm Bureau Youth Contest for District 11.

Harlan County Farm Bureau Supports Local FFA Chapter: Harlan County Farm Bureau (HCFB) recently donated $1,500 to the Harlan County High School Future Farmers of America FFA. The FFA Students will be using this donation to attend the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis.

Harlan County Farm Bureau Supports Education and Youth Development: Harlan County Farm Bureau Director Dustin Miniard presented a sponsorship check to 4-H Director Raymond Cox for this year's 4-H camp.

Victoria Adams Competes in KFB State Outstanding Farm Bureau Youth Contest: Harlan County High School’s Victoria Adams competed in the Kentucky Farm Bureau Outstanding Farm Bureau Youth Contest.

Harlan County Farm Bureau Donates Turkey Cumberland Hope Community Center: Harlan County Farm Bureau donated turkeys to the Cumberland Hope Community Center in Evarts, KY. The Cumberland Hope Community Center is a residential addiction recovery center for adult women.

Harlan County honored in Kentucky Farm Bureau's County Activities of Excellence Program: Harlan County Farm Bureau was honored as one of the five winners in the 2022 Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) County Activities of Excellence program.

Harlan County Farm Bureau Donates to Local Honor Guard: Harlan County Farm Bureau made a donation to the Harlan County Honor Guard. The Honor Guard was created to provide funeral services to those that have served this great nation.

Harlan County Farm County Sponsors Forestry Days Field Trip for Local Students: Harlan County Farm Bureau Forestry Days Field Trip was held at Pine Mountain Settlement School May 4 - 10. During the event, Harlan County Farm Bureau Board Members, Pine Mountain Settlement School Outdoor Education Staff, and Kentucky Division of Forestry staff educated 350 students about Forest Management.

Harlan County Farm Bureau Celebrates Food Check-Out Week: Food Check-Out week recognizes the hard working farmer and celebrates how safe and affordable food is in America.

Harlan County Farm Bureau Provides Much Needed Assistance to Local Charities: Harlan County Farm Bureau generously donated to multiple Harlan County non-profits this Christmas.

Harlan County Farm Bureau Hosts Annual Tree Giveaway: Harlan County Farm Bureau distributed 1,400 trees to its members and the public during the Annual Tree Giveaway. Eight varieties of trees were available, including the White Oak which was chosen to support the White Oak Initiative.

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