On Thursday, July 18, 2024, three members of the Franklin County Young Leaders Committee competed in the District 17 Discussion Meet in Albion, IL. There were eight total competitors.
Topics of discussion included ways young farmers can utilize diversification to explore new revenue sources in order to diversify their farm portfolio and how Farm Bureau can work with energy companies, local governments and rural communities to increase domestic energy production, minimize loss of agricultural land and protect private property rights. Michaela Greathouse, Edwards county, placed first, Derek Sample, Franklin county, placed second, Michael Browning, Franklin county, placed third and Wade Hutchens, Franklin county, is the state alternate.
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AuthorParker Hutchcraft, FCFB Manager Archives
January 2025
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