Dec 11, 2024

Farm Bureau Association attends 106th Kansas Farm Bureau annual meeting

Posted Dec 11, 2024 10:45 AM
Delegates: Laura Haffner, State Ladies Chair; Laycie Haas, Todd Haas, Mike Eckroat, Bill Pope and Kelsey Stremmel
Delegates: Laura Haffner, State Ladies Chair; Laycie Haas, Todd Haas, Mike Eckroat, Bill Pope and Kelsey Stremmel

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Ellis County Farm Bureau Association attended the 106th Kansas Farm Bureau Annual Meeting held in Manhattan, Dec. 7-9.

The meeting included the Foundation Fundraising event for the End Hunger Program, networking sessions, advocacy updates, and delegate voter session.

Ellis County President, Matt Grabbe; 6th District KFB Board Representative, Doug Zillinger; Mike Eckroat, Todd Haas, Laycie Haas, Laura Haffner, State Ladies Chair; Stephanie Eckroat, County Service Coordinator; Bill Pope, Abby Graham, Ellis County Farm Bureau Intern & Kelsey Stremmel.
Ellis County President, Matt Grabbe; 6th District KFB Board Representative, Doug Zillinger; Mike Eckroat, Todd Haas, Laycie Haas, Laura Haffner, State Ladies Chair; Stephanie Eckroat, County Service Coordinator; Bill Pope, Abby Graham, Ellis County Farm Bureau Intern & Kelsey Stremmel.

Along with these activities, several members from across the state were honored with recognition for their contributions to Agriculture.

Among the honorees was Will Sutterheim, Ellis County, he received the inaugural Rural Minds Matter Advocate of the Year award for his dedication to breaking down mental health stigmas in farming communities.

Will Sutterheim & Kansas Farm Bureau President Joe Newland.
Will Sutterheim & Kansas Farm Bureau President Joe Newland.

President Matt Grabbe also accepted the Platinum County Showcase award, the highest award attainable for counites, for the efforts of the Ellis County Farm Bureau Association within the community.

6th District Representative Doug Zillinger and Ellis County President Matt Grabbe.
6th District Representative Doug Zillinger and Ellis County President Matt Grabbe.
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