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MARTINREA, UNION
INK 4-YEAR CONTRACT
Martinrea Heavy Metal Stamping will remain open after the union voted 55 percent to 45 percent last Thursday to accept an offer they turned down a few weeks prior, according to plant Manager Shawn Adelsburger.The four-year contract includes some minor changes, but is basically the same that had been previously voted down, Adelsburger said.
"We will continue to operate," said Adelsburger. The company's 220 employees will remain.
The plant began closure last month after the contract was voted down by local UAW members.
Ask Shelby County farmer Doug Langley his secret for a successful farm operation, and he'll tell you simply, "Just hard work and diligence."
Langley's diligence was recognized Monday (June 1) when Kentucky Farm Bureau named him winner of the Kentucky Farmer of the Year contest.
Bill Payne of Stanford and Gregory Ritter of Glasgow were also finalists.
The award recognizes Langley's ability to manage a very large farm operation, said Shelby County Farm Bureau Board Secretary Johnny Wills.
"He's the best ag manager I ever saw," Will said. "How in the world he keeps everybody going, and the number of people and the different directions they go every day is quite amazing to me. He'll have people scattered all over Shelby County."
This program announced by Kentucky Farm Bureau in 2006, recognizes farmers of all ages for their commitment to excellence in the agriculture industry and their efficiency in farming practices, sound financial management, and leadership in civic organizations.
Langley started his first crop of tobacco with six plants when he was 5 years old in his parent's back yard. In 1989, his father retired and he began sharecropping and with his working relationship and a reputation of proper care and management of the farm he was able to eventually buy the land. Langley said this was the turning point in his operation as it enabled him to pursue his lifelong dream of owning his own farm and pursuing a career in production agriculture.
Over the years Langley, with his wife, Robin, have increased their line of equipment, crop acres and labor force. They currently harvest 200 acres of burley tobacco; 2,800 acres of corn; 2,400 acres of soybeans; 60 acres of wheat. The Langleys also raise 2,000 head of feeder steers annually.
Langley's three children are heavily involved in the family farm. Last year, Christopher, 13, and Elaine, 9, had their own sweet corn operation and have added tomatoes for 2009. They spend summer afternoons sitting at their "roadside stand" at the end of their driveway selling sweet corn. Bruce (17), a recent high school graduate, works daily on the farm through out the year.
Langley is actively involved in agricultural issues at the national, state and local levels serving on the National Southern States Board, Shelby County Farm Bureau Board, the local Phase I Agricultural Development Board, Shelby County A&M Fair Board, and in other agriculture and community related organizations.
As the winner, Langley will represent Kentucky in the Southeastern Farmer of the Year contest, the South's most prestigious agricultural award, later this year. Swisher International and the Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition started the Southeastern Farmer of the Year program in 1990.
Since its inception, nearly $750,000 has been awarded to state and overall winners in this contest. Ten Southeastern states participate in this regional awards program. Kentucky Farm Bureau administers and promotes this program for Kentucky.
CRIMESTOPPERS:
SHELBYVILLE HOME BURGLARIZED
Local police are looking for the person or people who stole a red 6-foot by 12-foot utility trailer and mower from the 100 block of Baker Drive. The trailer was taken on June 21 between 2 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
The trailer carries an orange 2009 Bad Boy (brand name) zero-turn mower.
LANGLEY NAMED
KENTUCKY FARMER
OF THE YEAR
Ask Shelby County farmer Doug Langley his secret for a successful farm operation, and he'll tell you simply, "Just hard work and diligence."
Langley's diligence was recognized Monday (June 1) when Kentucky Farm Bureau named him winner of the Kentucky Farmer of the Year contest.
Bill Payne of Stanford and Gregory Ritter of Glasgow were also finalists.
The award recognizes Langley's ability to manage a very large farm operation, said Shelby County Farm Bureau Board Secretary Johnny Wills.
"He's the best ag manager I ever saw," Will said. "How in the world he keeps everybody going, and the number of people and the different directions they go every day is quite amazing to me. He'll have people scattered all over Shelby County."
This program announced by Kentucky Farm Bureau in 2006, recognizes farmers of all ages for their commitment to excellence in the agriculture industry and their efficiency in farming practices, sound financial management, and leadership in civic organizations.
Langley started his first crop of tobacco with six plants when he was 5 years old in his parent's back yard. In 1989, his father retired and he began sharecropping and with his working relationship and a reputation of proper care and management of the farm he was able to eventually buy the land. Langley said this was the turning point in his operation as it enabled him to pursue his lifelong dream of owning his own farm and pursuing a career in production agriculture.
Over the years Langley, with his wife, Robin, have increased their line of equipment, crop acres and labor force. They currently harvest 200 acres of burley tobacco; 2,800 acres of corn; 2,400 acres of soybeans; 60 acres of wheat. The Langleys also raise 2,000 head of feeder steers annually.
Langley's three children are heavily involved in the family farm. Last year, Christopher, 13, and Elaine, 9, had their own sweet corn operation and have added tomatoes for 2009. They spend summer afternoons sitting at their "roadside stand" at the end of their driveway selling sweet corn. Bruce (17), a recent high school graduate, works daily on the farm through out the year.
Langley is actively involved in agricultural issues at the national, state and local levels serving on the National Southern States Board, Shelby County Farm Bureau Board, the local Phase I Agricultural Development Board, Shelby County A&M Fair Board, and in other agriculture and community related organizations.
As the winner, Langley will represent Kentucky in the Southeastern Farmer of the Year contest, the South's most prestigious agricultural award, later this year. Swisher International and the Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition started the Southeastern Farmer of the Year program in 1990.
Since its inception, nearly $750,000 has been awarded to state and overall winners in this contest. Ten Southeastern states participate in this regional awards program. Kentucky Farm Bureau administers and promotes this program for Kentucky.
"Anytime you get one of your local farmers recognized on a state level, it's a big deal," Wills said. "He has a huge operation and he does it extremely well. Why, I've seen him talk on the telephone, talk on the two-way, and drive a combine all at the same time."
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