MCFB Annual Meeting
At the 99th Annual Meeting of Monterey County Farm Bureau members, held on Firday, October 7th, we honored long-time Board member and Past President Bob Martin. Bobby has been a tireless voice for Salinas Valley Agriculture throughout his 40+ year career, and we at Farm Bureau have benefited from his knowledge and understanding of the issues, crop production, and water use. Always a quick wit, Bobby has contributed to our organization is so many ways ... too many to list here. We wish him well on his quest to fulfill his retirement stage of life in northern Nevada.
New Officers were also elected by the Board of Directors at the Annual Meeting:
- President: Colby Pereira
- Vice-President, Finance - Francis Giudici
- Vice-President, Legislative Affairs - April Mackie
- Vice-President, Membership - Steve Wiley
- Vice-President, Fundraising - Mark Kennedy
- Secretary - Jennifer Clarke
- Past-President - Jeff Pereira
Honored also at the Annual Meeting was Jeff Pereira for his four-year term as President of Monterey County Farm Bureau (2012 - 2016).
A special award of recognition was presented to Supervisor Dave Potter for his support of the agricultural sector during his five terms as supervisor. Supervisor Potter also delivered the keynote address at the Annual Meeting.
We thank all our members who support our organization annually; this allows MCFB to advocate for all farming interests in Monterey County ... and protect the production of food crops for future generations. The Annual Meeting is our way of saying thanks for the support ... and trust you place in us as advocates!
SAVE THE DATE!
Centennial Celebration!
September 30th
Details to be announced soon!
