WV Farm Bureau Magazine September 2014 | Page 15

Bil Lepp Bil’s humorous, family friendly tall-tales and stories have earned the appreciation of listeners of all ages and from all walks of life. Though a champion liar, his stories often contain morsels of truth which present universal themes in clever and witty ways. Audiences all across the country, from grade schools to corporate execs to the Comedy Central’s Hudson stage, have been delighted by Bil’s mirthful tales and delightful insights into everyday life. Bil’s first picture book, The King of Little Things, was published in 2013 by Peachtree Publishers and recently won the PEN Steven Kroll award for picture books. Terry Gilbert was elected chair of the AFB Women’s Leadership Committee in 2001. Terry and her husband, Bennie, began their farming career as tenants on his father’s farm. They now own over 1,000 acres and lease an additional 2,500 acres. They background feeder cattle, raise hay and grow corn to use as silage for cattl