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November 16-22, 2012

Vegh Presented With Inaugural National Farm-City^® Council
Charles Eastin Award

Ferenc X. Vegh, Jr., Shelby County, Ky., has been awarded the first annual Charles Eastin Outstanding Service Award from the National Farm-City^® Council. The award is presented to an outstanding individual who has contributed to Farm-City activities as an advocate for accurate communications between rural and urban audiences.

The award was presented to Vegh during the annual National Farm-City Week® Kick-Off Luncheon held at the Locust Trace AgriScience Farm outside of Lexington, Ky.

The award is in honor of the late Charles “Charlie” Eastin, DVM, who played a fundamental role in Farm-City activities. A National Farm-City Council board member for many years, Charlie was especially active in planning and initiating Farm-City events in the Lexington, Ky., region.

Vegh, a Shelby County businessman, farmer and Kiwanis club member, was recognized for reviving the Shelby County Farm-City Banquet, one of the oldest such gatherings in the nation, and making it a major event that brings together urban/suburban and rural communities. Several years ago, the event was dying due to lack of leadership and interest. Vegh helped revive the banquet and it now attracts 200 to 250 people each year to promote recognition of farming efforts among urban audiences. The Shelby County banquet is sponsored by the local Kiwanis Club.

"Ferenc Vegh, Jr.,'s passion and enthusiasm has helped make the banquet a premier event in Shelby County, attracting attendance from all areas of the county, including business representatives, those from agribusinesses and farmers," says Hugh Whaley, chairman of the National Farm-City Council. "This is exactly the sort of active effort the Farm-City Council wants to recognize and support."

The Charles Eastin Outstanding Service Award

The late Dr. Charles Eastin's passion and dedication for the work of the Farm-City Council has inspired all of us who work on behalf of promoting a greater understanding between rural and urban folk. To recognize the contributions of the hundreds of volunteers who make Farm-City events a reality across the United States, The National Farm-City Council has named a special award, the Charles Eastin Outstanding Service Award, in Charlie's memory.

The Charles Eastin Outstanding Service Award is presented to an outstanding individual who has contributed to Farm-City activities as an advocate for accurate communications between Farm and City.

Dr. Eastin played an important role as a board member of the National Farm-City Council. He served as the 35th Chairman of the NFCC from 1992-1994 and for many years, has chaired and served on many committees.

Charles Eastin Outstanding Service Award Application

Charles Eastin Outstanding Service Award Guidelines for Nominees