At the last Cullman County Soil and Water District’s board meeting, long time board member Edwin Carter retired from the board of supervisors effective July 15. Mr. Carter stated that because of changes in his farming operation he lacked the time to serve effectively in this capacity. He also stated that he appreciated the opportunity of being able to assist the farmers of Cullman County during his 45 years of serving on the board.

The board reluctantly accepted Carters retirement announcement. Board Chairman Robert Harbison said, “Edwin has represented Soil and Water Conservation well on the county, state and national levels. He has served this board well for 45 years and his position on the board will be hard to fill with such a dedicated person.”

Carter has served as:

• Vice Chairman of the Board of Supervisors of the Cullman County Soil and Water Conservation District.

• On the Board of Supervisors of the Cullman County Soil and Water Conservation District since 1974.

• On the state level, Vice-Chairman on the District Operations and Outreach committee. He also served on the RC&D committee.

• Chairman of the Alabama Agriculture Conservation Development Committee

• Chairman Soil and Water Conservation Board

• President Cullman County Poultry and Egg Association

• President Cullman County Cattlemen’s Association

• Cullman County Farm Bureau

• State Director of Alabama Farm Bureau

• Chairman of Cullman County Board of Education

• Served on Cullman County Board of Education for 14 years

• Director of Compass Bank

Carter has also:

• Worked for Gold Kist for 30 years and has been selected as their manager of the year.

• poultry producer since 1956.

Carter always represents the Cullman County Soil and Water Conservation District well with his attendance at Alabama Association of Conservation meetings and National Association of Conservation Districts meetings.

The Cullman County Soil and Water Conservation District has also been well represented by Carter’s attendance at Resource Conservation and Development meetings. Carter attended Alabama’s Mountains, Rivers and Valleys Resource Conservation & Development meetings along with state, regional and national RC&D meetings.