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John Allen of West Memphis, past president of Crittenden County Farm Bureau, servec as a voting delegate for the business session at the 97th annual American Farm Bureau Convention, held Jan. 12 in Orlando, Fla. The delegate body considered policy positions on a broad set of issues, including food safety guidelines, international trade, the use of drones in agriculture, and environmental standards. The body also elected Zippy Duvall of Georgia as president of the organization, while selecting Scott VanderWal of South Dakota as vice president of AFBF.

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Local representatives at Farm Bureau convention

Randy Veach (right) of Manila, president of Arkansas Farm Bureau, led the state delegation at the business session at the 97th annual American Farm Bureau Convention, held Jan. 12 in Orlando, Fla. The delegate body considered policy positions on a broad set of issues, including food safety guidelines, international trade, the use of drones in agriculture, and environmental standards. Veach also offered the official nomination for Zippy Duvall of Georgia, who was elected as president of the organization. Scott VanderWal of South Dakota was selected as vice president of AFBF.

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Winner, Winner!

Ness Sechrest (third from left) was the big winner of the West Memphis Christian School car drawing. Seachrest took home a new Chevrolet Camaro courtesy of Holly Chevrolet of Marion. Presenting him with his new ride were: (left to right) Kevin Waller, April Taylor, Lynda Patterson, Lannie Lancaster, Jim Skelton, Tommy Martin and Matt Odom.

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