Lynn and Harvey Hawkins
From left: Zeak and Harley McIntyre, Hayden, Harvey, Lynn, and HJ Hawkins
It all started in 1987 when Lynn and Harvey met at a spring FFA contest. Now over 30 years later, they’ve built a family legacy in the Metcalfe county agriculture industry.
Located only 45 minutes away from Bowling Green sits the Hawkins’ operation. Lynn, Harvey, and their three children: Hayden, HJ, and Harley along with her husband Zeak, stay busy managing over 1000 acres of land. The Hawkins’ tend to 500 momma cows and around 300 feeder calves. Day to day operations with so many head can be quite overwhelming, but this family puts all hands on deck. HJ and Harvey farm full time, Hayden is responsible for feeding, and Lynn and Harley enjoy checking cows and feeding minerals.
Located only 45 minutes away from Bowling Green sits the Hawkins’ operation. Lynn, Harvey, and their three children: Hayden, HJ, and Harley along with her husband Zeak, stay busy managing over 1000 acres of land. The Hawkins’ tend to 500 momma cows and around 300 feeder calves. Day to day operations with so many head can be quite overwhelming, but this family puts all hands on deck. HJ and Harvey farm full time, Hayden is responsible for feeding, and Lynn and Harley enjoy checking cows and feeding minerals.
The Hawkins Family is very proud of the cattle industry here in Kentucky and enjoys supporting Kentucky Cattlemen's Ground Beef. They've sold over 100 head of cattle into the program! Lynn wants to encourage consumers “to be knowledgeable of where their food comes from and all the work that goes into producing that food.” Lynn and Harvey emphasized how happy they are that their children have the same passion as them and can’t wait to see how they contribute to the cattle industry. Harley and Zeak have recently invested in a few Simmental cows to increase their herd quality, while HJ just purchased his farm two years ago.
To be knowledgeable of where their food comes from and all the work that goes into producing that food."
While the cattle operation is the family’s main source of income, they’ve delved into other avenues. Harvey, HJ, and Hayden run a dump truck service, lime service, and custom hay wrapping. Harley and Lynn have turned the old tobacco barn into a breathtaking venue, Country Charm Event Barn. Country Charm hosts weddings, high school reunions, barn sales, graduation parties, and more. On top of everything else, Harley and Lynn are both agriculture teachers, Harvey serves as the county magistrate, and Zeak is a lineman. This family sure likes to stay busy!
Despite the fact this family is involved in different activities, they can all agree that their favorite memories were spent working cows. One particular cow that comes to Zeak’s mind is Babydoll. Babydoll has earned a special place in everyone’s heart. She's always the first one to come to the feeder for attention. Although she’s had multiple ailments that should’ve put her in the cull group, everyone in the family agrees Babydoll won’t be going anywhere.
Despite the fact this family is involved in different activities, they can all agree that their favorite memories were spent working cows. One particular cow that comes to Zeak’s mind is Babydoll. Babydoll has earned a special place in everyone’s heart. She's always the first one to come to the feeder for attention. Although she’s had multiple ailments that should’ve put her in the cull group, everyone in the family agrees Babydoll won’t be going anywhere.
One thing is clear in the Hawkins’ family, a love for agriculture. Harley, HJ, and Hayden are so proud of the operation their parents have built. They’ve expressed gratitude towards their parents for instilling a passion for the agriculture industry within them. Lynn and Harvey love this lifestyle as well and are extremely blessed to be a part of the beef industry in Kentucky.
