The annual Montgomery County Farm Bureau meeting will be held October 2nd at ICC West in Independence, beginning at 6:30pm. We have some really great items for the benefit silent auction you’ll want to be sure to check out
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The annual Montgomery County Farm Bureau meeting will be held October 2nd at ICC West in Independence. Beginning at 6:30pm, we’ll recognize the Farm Family of the Year, Natural Resources award winner, and acknowledge 4-H and FFA grant winners.
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Spring begins officially on March 19 at 11:06EDT. I really thought it had begun just the other day, but then the rapid 60-degree temperature descent reminded me otherwise.
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I’m late because I was taking advantage of the recent 70 degree weather to get some things done. And, I wanted to see what that big rat in the east had to say. No, not that one, the one that said spring’s a comin’ early.
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Thanks to the many individuals and businesses who graciously contributed to the recent End Hunger Food drive.
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I’m not real sure where spring went. It appears we’re headed right into summertime temperatures. Ope, never mind, I see a 57 high and 32 low for Wednesday the 5th here along the Northern Sycamore Urban
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Our favorite Tulsa TV (our assigned local stations) weatherman reported that the state of Oklahoma has had a record number of tornados this past December, January, and February. I certainly hope this is not a continuing trend as we are just now entering the severe weather season.
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Well, one down and eleven to go. I don’t know about you, but for me it seems as though January just flew past. I don’t think I’ve been in any concussion protocol, but I think I missed a few days along the way.
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The annual Kansas Farm Bureau meeting will be held the 3rd through the 5th. Highlights for this year's annual meeting include lots of great workshops (ag economy, water, farm family transition, labor and Chef Alli); keynote features Dr. Chris Kuehl who will provide an entertaining and informative talk on the current state of agriculture, manufacturing, supply chains and more.
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Thank you to all who attended our annual meeting. Our fundraiser for Debbie Mahaffey was a huge success, as we were able to raise $4,000 for her. On behalf of the board, thank you to all those who graciously contributed.
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This is traditionally the hottest month of the year. I thought July had plenty of excessively warm days. Not really looking forward to more of the same.
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Fellow Montgomery County Farm Bureau members, please follow our Facebook page for some of the fantastic items that will be offered at our 4th annual benefit silent auction at the upcoming October 5 annual meeting.
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It seems like it was just the other evening I told my wife Happy New Year before dozing off to sleep around 10:15. Time flies when you’re having fun. Or getting older. One thing I have discovered during my graceful aging: “As old gets older, cold gets colder.”
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I believe Merle Haggard was right in 1973 when he sang these lyrics: “If we make it through December, everything’s gonna be alright I know”. We’ve got 31 days to find out.
By now I think we all know someone who has been directly affected by the corona virus. The indirect
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Fellow Montgomery County Farm Bureau members, please follow our Facebook page for some of the fantastic items that will be offered at our 3rd annual benefit silent auction at the upcoming October 6 annual meeting.
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Kansas Farm Bureau recently announced their newest member benefit partner, KEY Apparel. Members can save up to 20% on online purchases with free shipping on orders over $75. Members also have access to the KEY Business Design Lab to create custom-branded KEY apparel for your business.
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Well, the voters have spoken; I’m back for another year. A couple of board members asked if I would continue composing this column if I wasn’t re-elected President. I said I wouldn’t, so here I am. It’s funny how things work out sometimes. Nonetheless, I thoroughly enjoyed leading Montgomery County Farm Bureau last year, and I look forward to the coming year as well. By the way, if you’d like to help with any of our activities, please let us know.
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First and foremost for Montgomery County Farm Bureau members, the annual meeting and banquet is October 1st at 6:30pm at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church Parish Hall in Cherryvale. Invitations have been previously mailed to all members. Furthermore, we are sponsoring a silent auction to help offset some recent medical costs for Darren Felts. We have received some very nice items from generous contributors all around the county. If you are unable to attend the meeting, or are not a member but would like to donate, send a check to our office at 217 W. Myrtle, Independence, Kansas 67301. Please try to have funds to us by October 10, and write “Darren Felts” in the memo line.
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