Carroll EMC Holds Fall Agribusiness Seminar

Carrollton, GA - In what has become a highly anticipated event, Carroll EMC hosted the fall Agribusiness Seminar on Oct. 24 at the Carroll County Agriculture-Education Center. The bi- annual seminar is known for bringing together individuals and groups in the agricultural community from across the state.
More than 200 farmers, FFA students, associations, business leaders and elected officials were represented and in attendance at the fall seminar. Guest speakers Brenton Credille, Assistant Professor of Beef Production Medicine at the University of Georgia and Gary Kelley, Inspector General of the Georgia Department of Agriculture spoke on the subject of agroterrorism. The speakers, along with Paula Burke, UGA Extension Coordinator, also led a question and answer panel after the presentation.
“The importance of having a seminar on agroterrorism is to educate and teach the public on what agroterrorism is and how to be proactive, not reactive,” said David Huddleston, Carroll EMC Purchasing Manager and agriculture advocate. “These seminars help to bring our community of six counties together as one in the agricultural sector; all to promote and be an advocate for agriculture.”
Since the introduction of the biannual Agribusiness Seminars, Carroll EMC has continued to be a constant presence in the agriculture community. The co-op has participated in and hosted numerous agriculture events such as conventions, FFA Day, beef tours, wiring competitions and career expos. Carroll EMC plans to hold its next Agribusiness Seminar on Tuesday, March 28, 2017.
“Carroll EMC has a deep appreciation for the agricultural community for the work that they do and their role in co-op history,” said CEO Tim Martin. “We want to continue to be an advocate for agriculture and for our community.”
Carroll EMC is a Member-owned cooperative providing electricity to approximately 50,000 homes and businesses. The co-op serves Members in Carroll, Haralson, Heard, Paulding, Polk and Troup counties. For more information visit the cooperative’s website at carrollemc.com or follow Carroll EMC on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Photo caption: (photo credit to Carroll EMC) Paula Burke, UGA Extension Coordinator, Gary Kelley, Inspector General of the Georgia Department of Agriculture and Brenton Credille, Assistant Professor of Beef Production Medicine at UGA led a question and answer panel during Carroll EMC’s agribusiness seminar.