Russ Dutra in the Spotlight
This month’s spotlight shines on Russ Dutra. Russ has been a Farm Bureau member since 1977 and joined the Board of Directors at the request of Randy Fiorini in 1996. Russ' lifelong ties to the region’s ag community combined with his involvement in Farm Bureau has been a huge benefit to the industry.
Over the years Russ has volunteered much of his time to Farm Bureau by serving as the MCFB President from 1999 to 2002 and later becoming a member of the CFBF State Board for six years from 2003 to 2009. While serving on the state board one of his most cherished memories was when he had the opportunity to visit Washington, DC and to lobby our state and locally elected officials. The opportunity to visit our nation's Capital and be surrounded by the history of our Founding Fathers is one that he will always remember.
Presently, Russ is an Account Manager for Nutrius covering ground from Madera to Escalon. He has also held other positions revolving around the livestock marketing industry throughout his professional career.
Russ has always been actively involved in the community. Many in the county and region will recognize Russ’ voice as he has enjoyed donating his talent as an auctioneer for community events/fundraisers throughout the region for over 30 years. He has also been the announcer for Hilmar High School football games for over fifteen years.
When Russ isn’t working or donating his time around the community you can normally find him soaring through the skyline in his Cherokee 180 airplane. About twenty years ago, Russ and a few friends decided to become private pilots after experiencing a startling commercial flight to Oklahoma City. His love for flying and the pilot seat has continued since then.
The Dutra’s have had a busy year in their immediate family. Russ, who has been married to his wife Linda for 33 years, is the MCFB Board’s newest grandparent. Their daughter Erin and son-in-law Ryan had their first child, Nathan, on June 4, 2010. They also recently celebrated the marriage of one of their sons, Russell in July. Their youngest son Mark is a Senior at CSU Stanislaus and is applying for the Masters program.
When asked what Russ thought was the biggest concern in Agriculture he said, “The over regulation of the dairy industry. It is detrimental to the dairy industry while in such an unstable economic state.”
If you see Russ, make sure to tell him you read all about him in the November Farm News.
Over the years Russ has volunteered much of his time to Farm Bureau by serving as the MCFB President from 1999 to 2002 and later becoming a member of the CFBF State Board for six years from 2003 to 2009. While serving on the state board one of his most cherished memories was when he had the opportunity to visit Washington, DC and to lobby our state and locally elected officials. The opportunity to visit our nation's Capital and be surrounded by the history of our Founding Fathers is one that he will always remember.
Presently, Russ is an Account Manager for Nutrius covering ground from Madera to Escalon. He has also held other positions revolving around the livestock marketing industry throughout his professional career.
Russ has always been actively involved in the community. Many in the county and region will recognize Russ’ voice as he has enjoyed donating his talent as an auctioneer for community events/fundraisers throughout the region for over 30 years. He has also been the announcer for Hilmar High School football games for over fifteen years.
When Russ isn’t working or donating his time around the community you can normally find him soaring through the skyline in his Cherokee 180 airplane. About twenty years ago, Russ and a few friends decided to become private pilots after experiencing a startling commercial flight to Oklahoma City. His love for flying and the pilot seat has continued since then.
The Dutra’s have had a busy year in their immediate family. Russ, who has been married to his wife Linda for 33 years, is the MCFB Board’s newest grandparent. Their daughter Erin and son-in-law Ryan had their first child, Nathan, on June 4, 2010. They also recently celebrated the marriage of one of their sons, Russell in July. Their youngest son Mark is a Senior at CSU Stanislaus and is applying for the Masters program.
When asked what Russ thought was the biggest concern in Agriculture he said, “The over regulation of the dairy industry. It is detrimental to the dairy industry while in such an unstable economic state.”
If you see Russ, make sure to tell him you read all about him in the November Farm News.