Harlan County Farm Bureau

05/20/2026

Harlan County Farm Bureau annually gives seven Scholarships to Graduating Seniors. The five Winners of the Harlan County Farm Bureau Federation Scholarship valued at $1,500 are the following: Jaci Davis, Alison Hensley, Shania Middleton, Brianna Wilms and Riley Witt.
The two Winners of the Harlan County Farm Bureau Agent’s Scholarship valued at $500 are the following: Haley Jones and Amelia Colinger.
Over many decades, Harlan County Farm Bureau has awarded more than $240,000 to Harlan County Students. President Dustin Miniard said, “It’s our privilege to support the education of Harlan County Students.”

05/19/2026

Harlan County Farm Bureau wants to recognize the Jim Claypool Conservation Art and Writing contest Winners. Salena Amro, from Harlan Independent, is the Jim Claypool Conservation State Second Place Writing Winner. Kinley Middleton, from Black Mountain, is the Jim Claypool Art Contest Winner. Kentucky Farm Bureau and the Kentucky Association of Conservation Districts are proud to partner with each other so young Kentuckians can participate in the long-standing tradition of the Jim Claypool Conservation Art and Conservation Writing contests. Thousands of students have participated in the Jim Claypool Art and Conservation Writing contests since their introduction in 1974. The contests educate students on soil, water, forestry and wildlife conservation. Students take the knowledge they have gained and transform it into creative artwork and essays. Students can earn monetary prizes on the county, regional and state levels.

05/01/2026

Harlan Co. Harlan County Farm Bureau Annual Membership Appreciation Today!
From 11:00-1:00.
FREE hotdogs, chilli, chips, soda and water.

04/23/2026

04/23/2026

https://www.kyfb.com/federation/newsroom/the-kentucky-farmland-transition-initiative-network/

Agriculture Census data has indicated that, over a 20-year period, Kentucky has lost 17,000 farms and 1.4 million acres of farmland.

04/16/2026

Harlan County Farm Bureau AG Field Week was held at Pine Mountain Settlement School on April 8-9, 2026. 129 5th graders from 3 Elementary Schools learned how important Agriculture, Farming and Forestry is to Harlan County and Eastern Kentucky. Harlan County Farm Bureau Board Members, Pine Mountain Settlement School Outdoor Education Staff worked together to make this event possible.
President Dustin Miniard said, “Having the opportunity to partner with Pine Mountain Settlement School to teach the students of our County the importance of Agriculture is a great privilege. Ag Education is a top priority of Harlan County Farm Bureau.”
All classes were hands on learning. Students learned the following: how to plant a garden, all about greenhouses, the compost process, farm animals and tree and wildflower identification and their uses.
The students learned a lot and enjoyed the outdoor field trip at Pine Mountain Settlement School. Harlan County Farm Bureau proudly supported the event.

04/16/2026

Harlan County Farm Bureau taught Internet and Bicycle Safety at the 4H Harlan County Safety Days. It was a privilege to partner with 4H to teach the 350 students about the importance of Internet and Bicycle Safety. President Dustin Miniard is pictured with one of the many 5th grade classes that attended.

03/19/2026

As a member of the Kentucky Farm Bureau, you and your family members have exclusive access to FREE hearing consultations, discounts up to 48% off hearing aids and our risk-free 60-day trial period through our nationwide network of hearing professionals.
For more information regarding how you can take advantage of this discount program, visit my.kyfb.com.