Bringing the farm to town: Ag and fun emphasized at Quincy’s Farmer Consumer Awareness Day

QUINCY — The commemoration of Quincy’s past and future contributions to agriculture brought contemporary and antique farm machinery, dancing horses, pulling tractors and classic cars to town – and those were only some of the attractions at Farmer Consumer Awareness Day Saturday. Farm machinery filled Central Avenue North – literally and figuratively – during the annual FCAD parade, followed by a long line of classic and contemporary cars and a herd of dancing horses. The Quincy High School band showed off their brand-new uniforms; most of the Quincy School District’s elementary schools had a contingent of students, parents and teachers in the parade. The Toves family, owners of T&T Orchards and White Trail Produce, were named the Farm Family of the Year by FCAD organizers. Longtime FCAD volunteer Debbie Ramsey was the Honorary Farmer of the Year. The award is given to people who have shown a commitment to the community and FCAD.