On November 16, 2017, the Sylvester-Worth County Chamber and Farmer Appreciation Committee hosted its Annual Farmers Appreciation Dinner. The dinner was held at the Ag Pavilion in Worth County. The doors opened at 6:00 PM and the Farmers and their families were treated to a meal catered by Fat Boys BBQ & More.
Kaley Ford Bowen, of Farm Commodities and Chair of the Farmers Appreciation Committee, welcomed the farmers and thanked our sponsors. Mr. Jason Willis gave thanks and blessed the meal. The Worth County High School JROTC presented the colors, Ms. Jean Brooks lead the pledge and Ms. Mona Powell sang the National Anthem. Mr. Keith Willis recently retired FSA Director of Worth County, introduced our new FSA Director in Worth County, Mr. Taylor Arnold and wished him the best of luck. Then to Mr. Willis's surprise, Mr. Kyle Tomlinson, the owner of Snipes Piggly Wiggly, presented Mr. Keith Willis with a plaque thanking him for over 30 years of service to the Worth County Ag Community and commitment to the Farmers Appreciation Committee. Mr. Willis gave a few words of thanks and said he couldn't have had a better group of farmers to work for and is now proud to consider them his "friends".
Mr. Blake Crabtree, Worth County Extension Coordinator then presented our Farmer Awards for 2017:
Farmer of the Year - Bowen Wright - Mr. Billy Wright accepted the award for his father.
Young Farmer of the Year - Morgan Young
Conservationists of the Year - Keith and Floyd Brooks
In the next part of the program Mr. Kyle Tomlinson and Ms. Kaley Ford Bowen, with the help of two of our Georgia Peanut Queens, Little Miss Abigail Brook Goss, and Young Miss McKenzie Belle Ford, proceeded to give out over $1800 dollars in cash door prizes and gifts.
Ms. Melissa Edwards wrapped it up with a heartfelt thank you to all our Worth County Farmers for all they do for our community.
It was a great evening for all!!
