At Tuesday’s Fiscal Court meeting, Hopkins County Clerk Keenan Cloern and Hopkins County Central High School agriculture teacher and FFA Advisor Ben Pevette provided updates on the Ag Tag program and its impact on local FFA chapters.
Cloern noted that March is the busiest month of the year for all County Clerk Offices statewide, resulting in longer wait times. She also thanked the farmers for the $10 when renewing their registration, as these funds directly benefit the youth in Hopkins County. She noted that the collection fees in Hopkins County have increased over the past few years.
click to download audioPevette emphasized the importance of the Ag Tag program for the FFA chapters within the Hopkins County school district and 4-H.
click to download audioHe introduced two FFA students, Westin Baldwin and Landon Herring, who discussed the positive impact of the Ag Tag program on their chapters. Herring, a senior at Hopkins County Central, explained how the funds have benefited their classroom activities.
click to download audioAdditionally, Baldwin, another senior at Hopkins County Central, explained that the funds from the Ag Tag program have helped cover some costs for FFA competitions.
click to download audioPevette mentioned that the funds are utilized in various ways to support local FFA students and expressed his gratitude to the farmers for their donations to the program.
click to download audioIn response to Judge-Executive Jack Whitfield’s question about whether one must be a farmer to obtain Ag Tags, Cloern explained that owning at least 10 acres and being an active farmer is required. However, she mentioned that a new Farm Tag Ag Plate, dedicated solely to agricultural promotion, will be available soon. She also noted that anyone can contribute $10 to the Ag Tag program by informing the County Clerk’s Office when renewing their registration.
