Members of the Wayne County Farm Bureau gathered for the 104th Annual Meeting of the organization on March 10, 2026 at the First Christian Church in Fairfield. David White, President of the Wayne County Farm Bureau welcomed members to the meeting.
Following dinner, 4-Hers Gracie Toombs and Jacey Smith led the members in the Pledge of Allegiance. Members approved the minutes from last year’s annual meeting and the financial report. Members also granted permission for the board to select the delegates to the 2026 Illinois Farm Bureau Annual Meeting this December.
Manager Doug Anderson presented the membership report and updated members on important projects the organization undertook this past year. President David White gave his annual President’s Report. Other reports included an Ag in the Classroom update from Katie Peters; a Young Leader Report from Kenlee Bramlet, a report on Illinois Farm Bureau from District 17 Director Jason Balding, an update on COUNTRY Financial from Jim Hughes, and a report on Wabash Valley Service Company from Allen Rusk.
Members re-elected four current directors for another two-year term. Those reelected include District 2- Fred Blessing, District 3- Tim Chambliss, District 4- Anthony Vaughan, and Randy Ellis as an At-Large Director. Robert Pearce from District 1 retired after 13 years of service on the board and was recognized for his service to the organization. Members elected Joe Meagher from Geff, IL to replace Robert in District 1.
Following the meeting, the Board of Directors held a special meeting to elect their officers for the coming year. David White was elected President, Matt Rush was elected as Vice-President, Heather Greenwalt was elected as Secretary-Treasurer, and Randy Ellis was elected as Assistant Secretary-Treasurer.
For photos from the 104th Annual Meeting, you can visit the Wayne County Farm Bureau Facebook page.