By Emmy Powell
Communications Specialist
Agriculture took center stage as Montgomery County Farm Bureau hosted Breakfast at the Barn to bring local and state elected officials and Farm Bureau members together.
Five local farmers and ranchers shared firsthand perspectives agriculture in Montgomery County during the event held at P-6 Farms.
“The breakfast was designed to make community leaders aware of the agricultural production and diversity that’s in our area,” Mike Heimer, Montgomery County Farm Bureau treasurer, said.
The elected officials learned about beef cattle and hay production at P-6 Farms, as well as the farm’s agritourism and educational activities. Those include a corn maze and other opportunities for visitors to learn about agriculture.
A horse trainer discussed the local horse industry, which plays a significant role in the area through both professional and recreational activities. Attendees also heard from a hay farmer and learned about beekeeping and honey production.
The presentations gave the elected officials a closer look at local agriculture and an opportunity to ask questions about the issues discussed.
Heimer said that understanding is especially important as development continues throughout the county.
“There’s a lot of development in our area, and there’s still a lot of folks who rely on agriculture for their livelihood,” Heimer said.
Breakfast at the Barn also gave county Farm Bureau members an opportunity to build relationships with the local and state officials.
“Events like this let officials experience some aspects of agriculture and have a true feeling of what’s going on and the obstacles that these producers face,” Heimer said.
Officials included Montgomery County commissioners, EMTs, State Sen. Lois Kolkhorst, State Sen. Brett Ligon and Mayor of Montgomery Sara Countryman.
Montgomery County Farm Bureau plans to continue the event in the future to strengthen relationships between farmers, ranchers and elected officials.
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