Gregg of Preston County, whom I had the pleasure of
meeting earlier this year at the American Farm Bureau
Federation’s Annual Convention in San Antonio,
already are great advocates. In our discussion, Phillip
stressed that “we have to speak more about . . . the
safe food we produce for everybody.” Janet observed
that “women are getting more involved” and sees how
“important it is [to have] communication with all of the
states for building understanding.”
In closing, I want to share a picture of my favorite
farmer, Max Reed, who also is a West Virginia Farm
Bureau member, and thank him. Poppers, who turns 97
on July 26, continues to enjoy his farm, and – because of
his blessed influence in his granddaughter’s life – I do,
too! It is also no coincidence that Poppers’ favorite song
is “In the Garden”, which was written by C. Austin Miles
in 1912: “And the joy we share as we tarry there, none
other, has ever, known!” I love you, Poppers!
Here’s to all the farmers . . . and those to come: Thank
You for Feeding Our World!
Author Kimberly Reed with AFBF President
Bob Stallman
Farmland Director James Moll stated that he
“hope[s] that watching this film will not only give
viewers a connection to the people who grow our food,
but that it will also prompt conversation about some
about some of the thoughts, questions and concerns we
all have about farming today.” Even though I grew up
on a farm in West Virginia, this movie challenged me to
think about some broader issues and what its like to farm
in other parts of our nation. I loved its many stories and
hope you do, too.
To take on Director Moll’s challenge of prompting
conversations on issues, my colleagues at the IFIC
Foundation hope to be able to share some additional
helpful science-based information and stories with you
in the months to come, as such knowledge building can
help us all to become better food advocates.
And, I’m so pleased that many West Virginia
Farm Bureau county leaders, like Phillip