With a diverse background in agriculture, teaching and military, Dr. David Hunter mixes his experiences together to motivate and inspire with humorous stories and prose. His unique style of original poetry (in the style of an auctioneer) brings out the laughter in an audience.

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From Poverty to Prosperity: Education Was the Key

From a poverty-stricken rural farm youngster with little self-confidence and low self-esteem, David relates what education has meant to his life. He tells of teachers who directed him, were role models, and encouraged him to stay in school and live up to his fullest potential. The audience may shed a tear when he relates how teachers have touched his life.

From Country to Cosmopolitan

David was born on a farm in rural Kentucky. He knows what it means to milk a cow by hand and plow a corn field with a mule because he has been there and done that. He also understands modern agriculture because he has three college degrees in agriculture. He has worked his entire career in the field of agriculture. He has always been proud to be a part of agriculture. He can make farmers and agribusiness people feel proud to be a part of our great agricultural system.

Levity and Lessons From Vietnam

David served in Vietnam. He tells of some poignant and humorous experiences while serving in the military during this era. He relates how the Vietnam experience instilled in him a greater sense of pride and gratitude for being an American and how lessons learned in the military and Vietnam can apply to your family, business, or profession. Your chest will swell with pride as David ends his presentation with "A Salute to the Flag".

If It Is To Be, It's Up To Me.  I Can Make A Difference

Many times it is difficult to connect with an audience of youth. But David uses learning the auctioneer's chant to hold their attention while giving them many lessons of life about goals, values, ethics, and patriotism. He will have the youth on the edge of their seats riveted to every word.

Breakout Session (45-60 minutes):

Stress Management Through Good Health and Humor

"People laughed until they had tears in their eyes. Dr. Hunter received a standing ovation and I received credit for getting a great speaker." Missy Lowrie, Abandoned Coal Mine Reclamation Committee