Delaware Farm Bureau honors Barbara Sapp of Milton
More than 400 farmers and friends of agriculture gathered Dec. 7 at Del Tech’s Terry Campus in Dover for the Delaware Farm Bureau’s 75th anniversary celebration banquet.
DFB President Richard Wilkins said, “Tonight we are offering images of the past, remembrances of our friends and family who have served before us, and honoring the accomplishments of Delaware agriculture that so many dedicated and courageous farm bureau members have tirelessly helped to make possible over the previous 75 years.”
Barbara Sapp was presented the Distinguished Service to Agriculture Award. Sapp has served as chair of Sussex County and the state women’s committee as well as other committees within Delaware Farm Bureau. She was a member of Delaware’s original Nutrient Management Commission. She and her husband Richard have farmed in Milton for 60 years, with help in recent years from their son Richard Jr. and grandson Richard III “Trey”.
The honor of being named 2019 DFB Farm Family of the Year went to the Mark Urian family of Kent County. While still in high school, Urian farmed the family’s land after the death of his father. When grown, he worked both on and off the farm. He and his wife Sandy raised three children who also love agriculture. Their son Jacob is now Kent County Farm Bureau president.
Ted Bobola presented awards from the Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee. Robert Garey was named Supporter of the Year, and Michael Lynch received the YF&R President’s Award.
Before and during dinner, attendees bid generously in a silent auction to benefit the YF&R Committee. They also had the opportunity to sponsor colorful, educational books about agriculture and farm equipment to be placed in elementary schools and book barns.
