Annual Breakfast on the Farm
By Aviva Yasgur | Aug 23, 2023
MURRAY, Ky. 鈥� 澳门开奖结果鈥檚 Hutson School of Agriculture and the Murray-Calloway County Chamber of Commerce will again partner to host this year鈥檚 Breakfast on the Farm on Thursday, Sept. 14 at Murray State鈥檚 Arboretum. Guests will enjoy a breakfast featuring locally grown, locally sourced and Kentucky Proud foods beginning at 7:15 a.m. followed by a program including the presentation of Calloway County鈥檚 annual agricultural awards.
The event has been made possible with the support of premier sponsor Hutson Inc., presenting sponsor 澳门开奖结果 Town & Gown and support sponsor HUB | Peel and Holland.
This year鈥檚 breakfast also marks the 10th anniversary of the official grand opening of the Arboretum which took place on Sept. 5, 2013. Throughout these past ten years, thousands of visitors have walked the sidewalks, played in the children鈥檚 nature-themed play areas, explored the gardens and attended numerous outdoor events and celebrations.
In addition to celebrating and enjoying a beautiful fall morning at the Arboretum, Breakfast on the Farm also serves as an occasion to recognize and honor Calloway County鈥檚 outstanding agriculture community and the noteworthy individuals involved in this area. Guests will have a chance to congratulate winners in the categories of Syngenta Digital Farmer of the Year; Hutson School of Agriculture Agribusiness of the Year; Hutson, Inc. Friend of Agriculture; McKeel Equipment Coleman McKeel Legacy Award; Furches Farms Mabel Pullen Woman in Agriculture Award; Calloway County Farm Bureau FFA Stars; and the Friends of the Arboretum Arboretum Hall of Fame. Mr. Paul Radke, former Director of Development for the Hutson School of Agriculture, will be the keynote speaker.
鈥淭he Breakfast on the Farm is a special event where the agriculture and business communities come together on one of our University farms,鈥� said Abby Hensley, director of development for Murray State鈥檚 Hutson School of Agriculture. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a morning to celebrate our agriculture community and recognize those who have gone above and beyond.鈥�
To reserve a seat, please visit . Tickets cost $40 per person, or $500 to sponsor a table of eight. For more information, please contact Abby Hensley at ahensley2@murraystate.edu or 270-809-3131.