They have volunteered at their children’s schools in a variety of ways, bringing animals and providing field trips for the students. Mike has served on McPherson County FSA Board and Cathy has gone to the Messiah at Bethany College for 15 years this year. Mike and Cathy also are involved in the community. Mike’s father served as McPherson County Commissioner for several terms. The family has a long tradition in community involvement as well. Their primary crop is wheat, but they also grow a variety of other crops. The Patrick Farm and Ranch runs a 600-plus cowherd and produces crops throughout. Andrew lives in Washington State and works in the tech field and Alyssa is an Elementary School teacher. Chris and Benjamin joined the farming operation and Mike and Cathy’s nephew Keith Patrick started working on the farm after retiring from the military. Mike and Cathy have four children, Chris, Andrew, Benjamin, and Alyssa. Mike and Cathy were married in 1989 and they currently live on what used to be Mike’s grandfather’s farm. Mike grew up on his family farm and after going to school for Diesel Mechanics at Salina Vo-Tech and working at a dealership, he made the decision to work fulltime alongside his father Dwayne Patrick. Also in attendance were the Little River FFA female officers.Ĭindy Baldwin from the Agriculture Committee introduced the 2022 Farm Family of the Year, Mike and Cathy Patrick. The Canton-Galva FFA Students lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Lead Pastor at Awaken Church Zach Parent also gave the invocation at the start of the event. 6 at the First United Methodist Church in McPherson.Įach winter, the Agriculture Committee dedicates an evening to teaching members in the business and agriculture community about rising issues in agriculture and farming.ĭale Ladd welcomed all who attended the Farm Forum on Monday and gave a special thanks to those who sponsored the event and for those who sponsor the local AFA Scholarship Fund. The Agriculture Committee had the annual Farm Forum on Feb.
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