In a release issued Friday, Macon County Farm Bureau President, Mike Stacey, says the Farm Bureau has been closely following the recent discussions of the Decatur City Council and Macon County Board on the proposed East Beltway project.  He states the MCFB Board of Directors voted to oppose Phase 1 of the project due to the unknown potential impact the current planned route of the project may have on the Farm Progress Show grounds and the surrounding farmland.

 

Stacey says -quote-"The Macon County Farm Bureau has major concerns about the proposed East Beltway project in its entirety.  With the current financial climate and the number of county and state roads that are in serious need of repair, we feel funds should be spent on maintaining our current infrastructure." -end quote-

 

Stacey added that the Farm Bureau understands the desire to alleviate some of the traffic congestion, but believe utilizing and maintaining prime farmland and fiscal responsibility are of the utmost importance.  

The Macon County Farm Bureau looks forward to working with the city and county governments to voice their concerns.