The Montgomeryshire branch of the Farmers’ Union of Wales has elected three new county officials at its recent county executive meeting.
Taking over the reign as county chairman from Bryn Francis, is Iwan Pughe Jones. The county wishes to thank Bryn Francis for his dedication to the Union and the farming industry over the past 3 years.
Additionally the county wishes to thank the outgoing County President, Mr Gareth Vaughan for his service. The newly elected Montgomeryshire county president is Mrs Lynda Brown and Mr Wyn Williams has been elected as county vice chairman.
“I would like to thank the outgoing officials for all of their hard work and dedication to the Union and our farming industry. These are challenging times and I’m honoured to have been elected to lead the county of Montgomeryshire as its chairman,” said Iwan Pughe Jones.
FUW Montgomeryshire County Executive officer Emyr Wyn Davies added: “The county of Montgomeryshire has seen some strong leadership from our former elected officials, who have been fierce advocates of our industry. I now look forward to working with the newly elected officials to ensure that we have strong, sustainable family farms here in the county and across Wales.”