A couple of local farmers have received statewide recognition for contributions to agriculture leadership and commitment.
At their meeting in Hershey earlier this week, the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau named Evelyn Minteer as this year’s Outstanding Woman in Agriculture. Minteer has spent her entire life on the farm and has been a member of the Farm Bureau for the past 30 years. One of her recent efforts is the Butler County Buy Local flyer.
The Bureau presented Butler County Farm Bureau member Doug Dick with this year’s Distinguished Local Affairs Leader Award for his efforts to help solve problems and improve rural living for bureau members. Dick has been involved with emergency medical and fire service for the past 45 years and recently organized a rural road safety event.