August 15, 2006

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

   LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY: Scott Christmas, a 13-year staff member of the Florida Farm Bureau, has been named director, women and agriculture education, of the Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation.
   The appointment, effective August 28, was announced by David S. Beck, executive vice president of the Farm Bureau Federation.
   In his new position, Christmas will coordinate women’s program activities for Farm Bureau, and serve as the organization’s agriculture and consumer education specialist.
   He will work directly with county and state-level women’s committees, implementing a variety of leadership training activities and leading the organization’s efforts to refocus on county activities and increased participation. His duties also include conducting an active Ag in the Classroom program, providing teacher training and resource materials to educate students about agriculture and food issues.
   Christmas’s background with Florida Farm Bureau included serving as coordinator of women’s and young farmer programs, and as assistant director of ag policy. He also served as primary staff coordinator for the group’s annual convention.
   He previously held staff and management positions with Purina Mills and with Premium Pet Foods.
   In announcing the appointment, Beck had strong praise for Christmas and his professional achievements in Florida.
   “His work record and accomplishments for the Florida Farm Bureau illustrated to me that Scott’s organizational and leadership skills are exemplary,” Beck said. “It takes a special person to work with agricultural volunteers and I believe he can help us achieve new levels of participation and effectiveness in these vital programs.”
   Christmas holds a B.S. degree in food and resource economics from the University of Florida, where he was a member of the varsity football team. He and his wife Kim have five sons.

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