The 2024 Christian County Leadership class experienced agriculture first hand during stops on various farms and at Commonwealth Agri Energy Friday. September 20th.
Agriculture Day Coordinator Josh Arnall says he and several committee work hard to plan Ag Leadership day to give the class an in-depth look at what the agriculture industry means to each of them.
click to download audioBrandon Garnett says Agriculture Day shows class members how the industry touches each of their lives.
click to download audioHe adds Ag Day is also a chance to educate class members about the impact of agriculture.
click to download audioArnall says they try to show off some of the top farmers and ag industries in the community to help the class learn why agriculture is important.
click to download audioAgriculture Day included stops at H & R Agripower, Hunt Farms, Garnett Farms, Orum Farms, and Commonwealth Agri Energy. The lunch stop at Garnett Farms included lunch cooked by the Christian County Cattleman’s Association and a panel discussion moderated by Christian County Ag Extension Agent Matt Futtrell that included Terry Martin from H & R Agripower, farmer David Brame, Agri-Chem General Manager David Buchanon, and Farm Credit Mid-America’s Brandon Garnett.
