Type Of Business:
Nonprofit organization
Expertise:
Operations management
Major Product/SVS:
Agricultural services, including water and land rights
Hobbies/Sports:
Gardening; Reading; Listening to mMusic; Dining out; Cooking
Education Degrees:
College Coursework
Affiliations Awards:
Master Farm Homemakers Guild; Board Member, Committee Member, Colorado CattleWomen, Inc.
Children's Names:
Susan, Stephen, Patricia, Douglas
Work History:
Executive Board Member, Vice President, National Grange of the Patrons of Husbandry
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlights of her career include being recognized by her peers, elected as a national officer and inducted into the Agriculture Hall of Fame.
Charity:
Board Member, Local Museum; Development Committee, Arapahoe Library District; Board Member, The Colorado State Grange Museum
Number Of Years In Profession:
34
Number Of Years In Current Position:
16
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her passion for her profession and desire to help others.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Lobbying for agriculture at the state level; Coordinating with main agricultural groups and other chapters on land issues, Water and property rights; Helping grange workers acquire benefits and the members of various grange chapters across the state;, Attending meetings; Consulting and lecturing on grange and agriculture; Overseeing agricultural development; Organizing local grange activities; Assisting with rural community issues
Awards/Honors:
Farm Woman of the Year, High Plains Journal (1983); One of America’s 15 Most Influential Women in Agriculture, Farm Women's Magazine (1966); Top Rural Homemaker, State of Colorado (1962); Outstanding Trustee Award, American Library Association
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Mrs. Davies hopes to become involved with larger issues affecting The National Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry and the state grange.