Retired Murray State University Hutson School of Agriculture Dean Dr. Tony Brannon brought a message of hats off to agriculture during the 2023 Trigg County Agriculture Appreciation Dinner.
More than 200 farmers and community members packed the Trigg County Recreation Complex Convention Center Tuesday, March 14, to be entertained by Dr. Brannon, who oversaw the growth of the Hutson School of Agriculture to more than 1,200 students today.
Brannon says growing the agriculture enrollment at Murray State was his prime task when he was hired by former department head Dr. Jim Davis.
click to download audioBrannon says it is important to be able to find humor in life.
He adds agriculture needs respect.
Dr. Brannon notes it is important to keep in mind the positives in life and agriculture.
Brannon added it’s important to support agriculture during tough times.
And he says service to agriculture continues to be a key in his life, even after his recent retirement.
Brannon retired from Murray State University in January after 34 and a half years of service in agriculture education. He continues to serve as a member of the Kentucky Agriculture Council and remains active across the region and state in agriculture advocacy.
