It was a record crowd. The food was excellent and our high-profile, much-sought-after speaker did not disappoint.

Needless to say, the 2016 Agriculture Appreciation Breakfast last Wednesday did not disappoint. Executive Director of the Kentucky Governor's Office of Agriculture Policy Warren Beeler gave a rousing speech about the "Future of Kentucky Agriculture." Beeler did a great job of mixing personal triumphs (and even a few failures) to tout just how efficient modern agriculture has become.

Still, he said, will the farmers of the future be able to feed the world as efficiently, cleanly and abundantly has they do today? A good question, especially in such a large agriculture-driven place like Logan County, for us all to ponder.

Also, we heard an excellent speech from 2016 Chamber President Joe Hendricks encouraging those who farm and those in agri-business to become involved with the Chamber. Hendricks pointed out that the Chamber can help a farmer or agri-business through business development, advocacy and community support.

I will also point out that this Chamber is the very first Kentucky Proud Chamber of Commerce in the state and second Joe's plea to those in the agriculture community to join and become more involved in YOUR Chamber.

Special thanks goes to Mr. Beeler, The Logan County Cattlemen's Association, the Colonial Inn, and the Logan County Cooperative Extension Office. A very special thanks to our sponsors: Agri-Chem, Auburn Banking Company, BB&T, Blackford Real Estate, Brooks and Hendricks, PLLC, Electric Plant Board, Farm Credit Service, First Southern National Bank, H&R Agri Power, Hutson Ag, Lewisburg Banking Company, Logan Bethel Vet Services, Logan Co. Extension services, Logan County Farm Bureau, Moore Insurance, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Russellville Elevator, Security Seed and Chemical, and Southern States Russellville Co-op.

WEBB’S RIBBON CUTTING

Don't forget to mark "MUST ATTEND" on your calendar for Webb’s Restaurant and its ribbon cutting set for Feb. 12 from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. The ribbon-cutting will start at 8 a.m.

Webb’s is located on 546 South Main Street in Lewisburg. Webb’s aims to satisfy all your dining and catering needs, so call them at 270-755-5005.