New Kentucky Farm Bureau President Eddie Melton says he is excited to have the opportunity to lead the state’s largest agriculture organization.

After serving as First Vice President for the past 14 years Eddie Melton of Sebree was elected President Saturday morning with no opposition. Melton says it is a pleasure to be chosen by the membership to lead the Kentucky Farm Bureau.

click to download audioMelton says he is looking forward to building on the successes Kentucky Farm Bureau has enjoyed under the leadership of past president Mark Haney.

click to download audioHe says he is excited to work with new First Vice President Shane Wiseman from Clark County and new Second Vice President Larry Clark from Greenup County.

click to download audioMelton says he has several goals for the Kentucky Farm organization that he will discuss further after spending time with his new leadership team.