Still in New Orleans; had a great weekend, and a great kickoff to the 89th Annual American Farm Bureau Federation Convention. President Bob Stallman gave his address to the members, Acting Secretary of Agriculture Chuck Conner delivered his continued warnings about the President's impending veto of the Farm Bill, and retired USDA Chief Economist Keith Collins received the Distinguished Service Award. Meanwhile, Ohio has been represented extremely well in the Young Farmer & Rancher competitions, with Rose Dudgeon of Knox County competing in the Discussion Meet, Andy & Deanna Troutman of Wayne County competing in the YF&R Achievement Award, and Tina Lust of Marion County placing in the Top 10 in the Excellence in Agriculture Award. We'll learn where exactly Tina places as the winners are announced later today.
A few things I've noted in the meanwhile:
Columbus Zoo Keeps Big Snake
The zoo offered "Fluffy's" breeders $35,000 to keep the world's largest Python in Columbus. They bit, and she stays.
Wacktivists Put Monks Out of Business
It's not enough for PETA to attack modern professional agricultural producers, but they're now in the business of running small operators - even lowly monks - out of farming. Shock of shocks.
Web Based Resumes and Vitae
I've mentioned the concept and a skillful execution before, but my dear friend Dr. Emily Rhoades has delivered another example of what I think all upwardly mobile professionals should have.
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