More than 420 members of Hillsborough County Farm Bureau celebrated the organization’s 70th anniversary at its 2012 annual meeting Oct. 4, at Hillsborough Community College’s John R. Trinkle Center, in Plant City.
Hillsborough County Commissioner Al Higginbotham presented a proclamation in conjunction with the bureau’s 70th anniversary. Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Adam Putnam also recognized the anniversary and included his thanks for the organization’s contribution to agriculture locally and beyond.
Florida Rep. Rich Glorioso received the Friend of Agriculture Award for his years of service and support.
The bureau also named its 2012-2014 board: Ray Wood, Marty Tanner, Patrick Thomas, James Tew, Alex Ritzheimer, Greg Lehman, Jake Raburn, Jim Frankowiak, Ron Wetherington and Will Womack. They will join sitting members Aprile, Jemy Hinton, David Drawdy, Stefan Katzaras, Kenneth Parker, Michelle Williams, Jake Raburn, Bill Burnette and Roy Davis.AirCrack