July 2018 Group Watch: Gov Ivey Receives Distinguished Service Award
Governor Kay Ivey was awarded a Distinguished Service Award from the Alabama Agribusiness Council during its annual meeting. Ivey, who was born on a cattle farm in rural Wilcox County, said in her acceptance remarks that farming is a part of her heritage and part of who she is. She went on to comment that agribusiness is a driving force for the economy and expressed gratitude to the people who make farming a thriving industry.