Warren County Farm Bureau

Butch SchappacherDuring the 2023 Warren County Annual Meeting Sept. 6, Butch Schappacher announced his retirement as a trustee on the Warren County Farm Bureau board. Schappacher has served on the board for 30 years and has loved being involved with Farm Bureau. He said that the best part is going on all of the trips, and claimed that is the best way anyone will truly understand what Farm Bureau is all about. He is hopeful that more opportunities like that will happen where everyone can attend. 

Butch also serves on the board for 4-H Camp Graham. During the meeting, he discussed the history behind the non-profit camp. It runs every year from May through August welcoming all campers and counselors. He explained that over the course of the past 10 years, the camp has seen a decrease in income. Some positions had to be let go in order to keep the camp open. However, they are still determined to make it all work out. The camp continually makes renovations to meet the needs of its campers such as a new pool and roofing for all the cabins while keeping the same rustic feel to them. Butch hopes for better things to come for the camp in the future.

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