My father-in-law farmed in Stark County his whole life and for many years worked at the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service office out measuring bins and acres for the various government programs.

When you’re 8 or 9 years old, you don’t see the world as you will as a 50- or 60-year-old. Much of what seems perfectly ordinary to a child often becomes quite extraordinary with the passing of time.

The winner of the Star in Agribusiness award will be announced during the Wednesday afternoon session of the Illinois FFA State Convention starting at 2 p.m.

Jim and I traveled back home to join family and friends for the funeral services for my husband’s uncle.