The Christian County Farm Bureau board took time Monday night to thank local, state, and national legislators for their work on behalf of farmers in the county. Kentucky Farm Bureau First Vice-president Eddie Melton says maintainig a strong relationship with legislators across the state and in local communities is important.
click to download audioChristian County Farm Bureau President Greg Campbell the good relationship is important for farmers in the county.
click to download audioCampbell said having First Vice President Eddie Melton and Kentucky Farm Bureau board member Tammy White from Union County shows the support the state federation provides to every county Farm Bureau organization.
click to download audioMelton talked about some of the priorities for the state, with the need for Congress to draft and pass a new Farm Bill on the top of the list.
click to download audioSeveral local and state officials were on hand including State Representatives Myron Dossett and Walker Thomas, Hopkinsville Mayor J. R. Knight, Christian County Judge Executive Jerry Gilliam, Sheriff Tyler DeArmond, representatives for Congressman James Comer and United States Senator Rand Paul, and several Christian County Magistrates.
