After serving as President of Kansas Farm Bureau since 2014, Montgomery County farmer, Rich Felts, has announced he will retire December 5th. Felts previously served as Vice-President of the organization for three years and on the Board of Directors before moving into leadership of the organization. Felts says the decision wasn’t easy, as he has really enjoyed working for the Bureau, but looks forward to returning to his own farm.
Felts began is service to Farm Bureau at the County level and held leadership and volunteer positions for Extension, Conservation, Rural Fire, Church and Township Boards. Under his leadership, Kansas Farm Bureau health plans was created; more than $150,000 was raised and shared across the State, to end hunger in Kansas communities; supported the expansion of mental health resources for farmers and ranchers; consumers were educated about sustainable agriculture; and innovation and entrepreneurship were improved in rural communities.
A new president will be elected at the organization’s Annual Meeting on December 5th in Manhattan.
