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FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY, May 30, 2007: Scott Travis, a Spencer County farmer and one of three finalists from last year's competition, has been named the winner of Kentucky Farm Bureau's Farmer of the Year contest.
The competition recognizes farmers for their commitment to excellence in the agriculture industry and their efficiency in farming practices, sound financial management and leadership in local, state and national organizations.
The competition recognizes farmers for their commitment to excellence in the agriculture industry and their efficiency in farming practices, sound financial management and leadership in local, state and national organizations.
At the age of 17, Travis rented a 320-acre farm, on a 50-50 basis with a family friend. Later that year, he began purchasing his own equipment and 13 years later, he purchased the farm where he and his family currently reside, raising tobacco, corn, soybeans, wheat, pumpkins and alfalfa hay.
Travis is active in agriculture issues at the national, state and local levels, serving on the board of directors for Kentucky Farm Bureau and other agriculture and community related organizations.
As the winner, he will represent Kentucky in the Southeastern Farmer of the Year contest, which is sponsored by Swisher International (maker of Swisher Sweets cigars) and the Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition.
Travis and his wife, Robbie, have three children: Collin, Cameron, and Conner.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT TERRI BRADSHAW
Office 502-495-5191
Cellular 502-718-1164 |
