Panhandle Ag Appreciation Day
Posted by arthur1234 on March 15, 2010
Secretary Peach and three generations of the J.B Metcalf family at Panhandle Ag Appreciation Day
Last week Secretary of Agriculture, Terry Peach, Gary Bledsoe and Jack Carson travelled to Guymon for the annual Panhandle Agriculture Appreciation Day celebration. Once again held at the Texas County Activity Center, the event drew a pretty good crowd and was well moderated by ag broadcaster, Ron Hays.
L to R: Terry Peach, Kyle Johnson, Amber Wells and Krysta Gilbert
Secretary Peach was keynote speaker and also participated in a panel discussion regarding the future of the Optima Lake and Wildlife Management Area.
Three FFA students were awarded $750 scholarships: Amber Wells of the Guymon FFA, Krysta Gilbert, Hardesty FFA, and Kyle Johnson of Hooker each received scholarships. Don Titus of Crop Production Services accepted the award for top panhandle Agricultural Business of the Year.
Terry Peach presents Don Titus Top Ag Business Award
The J.B. Metcalf Farm of Hooker, Oklahoma was named the top Agricultural Producer of the Year. Three generations of the Metcalf family were on hand to accept the honor.
