VERSAILLES – The Congressman Warren Davidson Farm Forum, hosted by the Versailles FFA on March 21st, provided a platform for discussing critical issues facing the agricultural community.
The event brought together approximately 200 attendees, with the Versailles FFA serving made-to-order omelets, sausage, yogurt, fruit, coffee cake, chocolate milk, orange juice and coffee. As a part of the gathering. The program began with a recitation of the FFA Creed by Versailles FFA member Elizabeth Grieshop, who had recently presented it at the District Public Speaking Contest. This was followed by remarks from Congressman Warren Davidson, USDA Rural Development State Director Charles Tassel, and Representative Roy Klopfenstein, along with Ohio Farm Bureau Vice President of Public Policy Jack Irvin.
Each speaker addressed current challenges within the agricultural sector and discussed potential solutions to these pressing concerns. The event also featured a Public Speaking presentation by Versailles FFA member Monica Evers, presenting her public speaking speech entitled “The Impact of Precision”.
Representative Davidson also commemorated Mrs. Dena Wuebker’s year of service to agriculture and the surrounding communities with a flag flown at the capital on November 26th, her anniversary with her spouse, Mr. Jeff Wuebker. The forum concluded with an engaging Q&A session mediated by Jack Irvin and a panel consisting of Congressman Davidson, Charles Tassel and Representative Klopfenstein, providing attendees the opportunity to directly interact with the speakers. Versailles FFA members played a role in introducing all the presenters throughout the program as well.
The Versailles FFA would like to thank Weaver Eggs for the egg donation, Farm Credit for the plate and napkin donation, Janelle and Rick Bell for the sausage donation and helping with the program, Dannon yogurt for the yogurt and Mrs. White’s class for making the homemade coffee cake. Overall, the forum successfully fostered meaningful dialogue and provided valuable insights into the future of agriculture.
