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Dick Byne receives 2009 Master Farmer Award!

Posted by admin on Tuesday, April 7th, 2009

TIFTON—Dick Byne of Waynesboro will be presented with the 2009 Master Farmer Award during the annual ABAC Alumni Association awards ceremony on Celebrate ABAC weekend on March 7 at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College.
The Master Farmer Award has been presented annually since 1955 in recognition of alumni who have distinguished themselves as outstanding farmers. The award is based on leadership in the home, church, and community, as well as the use of wise and unique ideas in farm management and operation. Support of ABAC is also taken into consideration. The Master Farmer must earn two-thirds of his income on the farm. It is the oldest of the awards presented by the Alumni Association. Continue Reading »

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