Putnam Co. Farm Bureau Board meets

The Putnam County Farm Bureau board met last night (3/5/2012) and took action on the appointment of a new Vice President. Kim Ames agreed to serve for the coming year. Kim farms with his dad and brothers on Ames 4K farms. Also, the boards meeting date was changed to the second Tuesday of each month to better accommodate board member's schedules. Plans are still being developed for a Young Farmer dinner meeting with this year's senior Ag students in the County. Ann Delchambre Ag Extension was on hand where she announced her new office times as 8-4 on Tuesday, Thursday, and Fridays. She is looking forward to visiting many area farms this summer to get a better connection to the needs of Putnam County Agriculture. The board also authorized a name change from Womens Leader committee to Promotion and Education Committee. Phyllis Legan is chairman of this committee and will continue to work with activities such as Farming in the Classroom, FB Scholarships, and Food Check-out week. Heather Poynter, co-chairman of the Ag Day committee with Angela Mann, was on hand to discuss the upcoming Ag Day Activities scheduled for March 10th starting with breakfast at 8 a.m. The program will be from 9-9:30 with the farm fest to run from 9:30 till noon. She mentioned that they have a large variety of Ag Booths and activities including a trailor from Duke Energy, SP Aquaculture, along with sheep shearing, and several other animals will be on exhibit. The Ag Breakfast Program will again be highlighted by the Friend of the Farmer and Farm Family of the Year awards.