Bar-B-Que at the Governor’s Mansion!
Sometimes you get to do some fun things in life. This week Kendra and I were invited to have supper at the Governor's mansion here in Atlanta with Governor Sonny Perdue and his wife Mary and others from the Georgia Center for Agribusiness. Gary Black has been heading the Georgia Center for Agribusiness for over 20 years and is also running for Secretary of Agriculture in Georgia next year.
First, let me say what an honor it was to be invited and to go to the Governor's mansion. Governor Perdue is not only a great guy and devote Christian, but also a "farm boy". That made it more special than I ever dreamed. It was like going over to one of our great friend's house, like Roger and Cheryl or Jerome and Tina's and just hanging out. Kendra and I were honored to sit with the Governor and Mary at their table and talk about kids, family, life and of course, farming and old tractors.
The only tractor that the Governor has of his Dad's is a McCormick IH 656. Wow, what a story he has! This is definitely going to be a restoration project. He was glad to meet a "red guy" as some of us at McCormick are referred to verses the "green guys" that seem to be so prevalent.
Governor Perdue grew up in central Georgia near Perry and owns some grain elevators and a fertilizer supply company as well as still farming. He has done much for Georgia farmers and has also been instrumental in national agriculture issues. It is so important to have voices in agriculture that can make a difference and defend the American Farmer, which is critical to the fabric of America. It is the core values of the farmer that make America the strong country it is today. Guys like Gary Black who are always defending the rural lifestyle we all are so grateful to be a part of are to be commended, also.
Thank you Governor, Gary and all of the defenders of agriculture for what you do and for letting Kendra, McCormick and me, be a part of your lives and hopefully help in these efforts.
