Connecting agriculture to the local community is the mission of the Christian County Agriculture Group. Long-time member and Rural Policy Advocate, Dick Breckenridge looks to be the voice of many farmers, enabling consumers to connect their produce back to the people that made getting those items on the shelves possible.
The Christian County Agriculture Group made its first appearance to the community at the Christian County Fair over 20 years ago. They covered local agriculture issues and began “agribility”, where disabled farmers were recognized and given aid.
Struggling to gain the attention of the community, Breckenridge thought of a creative solution to open the curtain on what the farm systems actually look like and the state of the local farms. This gave way to a fly-over event that was covered by former WTIM Morning Show Host, Matt McLemore. The fly-over was a success that began to connect the public to their local farms.
The connection between agriculture and the community was created after that fly-over event.
Rural Partners is a group that has recognized Taylorville as a success story for small towns. Taylorville will be showcased Wednesday, July 12, at 10:00 A.M., at the CTI offices located at 520 N Cheney St, in Taylorville. Speakers will cover economic development, businesses, and the City of Taylorville.
The Christian County Agriculture Group will be spotlighted in the Beer Tent at this year's Christian County Fair during the Ag Appreciation Luncheon on Thursday, July 20th at 11:30 A.M.
Dick Breckenridge appeared on the WTIM Morning Show as a guest.
