Brian Welch represents Hopkins County Farm Bureau at the AFBF Convention in New Orleans - Kentucky Farm Bureau

Brian Welch represents Hopkins County Farm Bureau at the AFBF Convention in New Orleans

 

Brian Welch, MNHHS Ag teacher and FFA Adviser, recently represented Hopkins County Farm Bureau at the American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in New Orleans. Welch was 1 of 36 from across the nation competing in the Young Farmer/ Rancher Discussion Meet.  He had previously won 1st place in the 2018 Kentucky Farm Bureau Discussion Meet in December.  Mr. Welch also serves on the Hopkins County Farm Bureau Board of Directors.

 

From left to right are Shawn Brumfield, Hopkins County Farm Bureau (HCFB) Vice President, Brian Welch, HCFB Director & Curtis Dame, HCFB President.

 

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