Akridge, Darold J.

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University of Kentucky

35th Kentucky Alfalfa Conference Darold Akridge, Photographer Collage picture re-presented by Bret Winsett during the 35th Kentucky Alfalfa Conference Gifts given to Garry at his retirement celebration on Wednesday night – Picture collage of companies, organizations, meetings, etc. that Garry has worked with over his 40 years with UK (given by KFGC), Framed print of large round bales in a field (given by the UK Research & Education Center). Gifts given to Garry at his retirement celebration on Wednesday evening – Mantle Clock (given by KFGC), Small Framed Picture (given from Christi), Honorary Commissioner of Agriculture Certificate (given by Commissioner Comer’s Office), Western Kentucky University Jacket & Shirt (given by the WKU Agriculture Department). Registration Tonya checks to make sure there are plenty of refreshments available. Silent Auction And the bidding begins!!! Exhibitors Don Ball signs Don Sorrell’s 5th Edition copy of Southern Forages Pre-conference preparations The Conference Begins Dr. Jimmy Henning welcomes everyone on behalf of the College of Agriculture, Food & Environment! Myron Ellis Ken Johnson Dr. Ray Smith An unexpected break in the conference schedule John Nowak has a presentation unbeknownst to  Garry of another  retirement gift from KFGC.   Garry was presented with the knife pictured above.  He was actually presented with two knives and a third knife was added to the Silent Auction. Surprise break is over!   Now back to business!!! Dr. Peter Ballerstedt Lunch is served. Peter was really hungry!!! KY Dept. of Agriculture Hay Awards  KFGC Alfalfa Service Award Winners Myron Ellis –  Charles Schnitzler Alfalfa Producer  Service Award Winner Dr. Peter Ballerstedt – Warren Thompson Alfalfa Industry Service Award Christi Forsythe –  Garry D. Lacefield Alfalfa Public Service Award Winner Cheryl Lacefield –  Garry D. Lacefield Alfalfa Public Service Award Winner 2015 Alfalfa Service Award Winners – A case of real identity confusion Garry Lacefield with 2015 Alfalfa Service Award Winners – Myron Ellis, Christi Forsythe, Cheryl Lacefield & Peter Ballerstedt Hay Quality Contest 2nd Place Tina Bowling – Hay Quality Contest Winner Gene announces  the Silent Auction Winners Afternoon Program Begins Dr. Don Ball Farmer Panel – Clayton Geralds, John McCoy, Ben Cox, Glenn Cox & Dennis Wright Final Words of the day Garry autographs a few books Garry autographs a few more books It’s a family affair!!! It’s a family affair!!! It’s a family affair!!! Time to get things cleaned up for the next event! A BIG Thank You to DAROLD AKRIDGE for taking all these wonderful pictures at the Conference. The 35th Kentucky Alfalfa Conference comes to an end. 

Photo Highlights of the 35th Kentucky Alfalfa Conference

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Photo Highlights of the 35th Kentucky Alfalfa Conference

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