- The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture has awarded 23 $500 mini-grants to communities across the nation.
- Dr. Kathleen A. Merrigan, who recently served as U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture, will join AGree as a Co-Chair, announced AGree Executive Director Deborah Atwood.
- Peterson Farms of Loretto, Ky., who was named the winner of the 2015 Top Producer of the Year award, has been recognized by Kentucky state legislature.
- Trout Unlimited President and CEO Chris Wood announced the promotion of Elizabeth Maclin to the organization’s executive vice president position.