Counties Come Together
Volunteers from Bertie, Gates, Hertford and Northampton counties came together for a social with North Carolina Farm Bureau President Shawn Harding. Board members, women’s committee members, and young farmers and ranchers discussed various agriculture and legislative topics with Mr. Harding. Hertford County Farm Bureau sponsored the event.
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Celebrating FFA
In November, Johnston County Board of Directors hosted three local FFA chapters to celebrate their accomplishments during the National FFA Convention. Highlights included South Johnston High School FFA placing seventh nationally in food science, taking national silver in Farm Business Management and ranking as a 3 Star National Chapter Award winner. Cleveland High School FFA’s Milk Quality team won national bronze. Corinth Holders High School FFA won a 3 Star National Chapter Award and the National premier chapter “Strengthening Agriculture” for their Treat of Ag Trail event.
Helping the Ronald McDonald House
Ladies from the Northampton County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee were delighted to deliver supplies and over $3,000 in gift cards and cash to the Ronald McDonald House in Greenville. The ladies’ work began in fall of 2021 when they created a wish list for the cause. Then local Farm Bureau members and insurance staff helped collect items for donation.
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Growing in the Classroom
LeAnn Nixon used her second-grade classroom at White Oak Elementary School in Chowan County as an opportunity to teach about agriculture. Nixon successfully grew peanuts in a glass container and taught her students to love agriculture. She is a 2021-22 Kenan Fellow sponsored by and her work specializes in peanuts.
Signs for Safety
Polk County’s Young Farmers and Ranchers spent an afternoon spreading signs all over the county for the safety of local farmers. “See a tractor? Slow Down” signs have proven to be very effective and the county Young Farmers took action to spread the important message. Several committee members met and began distributing signs throughout the county to promote safety.
See more: Safety Matters on North Carolina Farms
Giving HOPE
The Polk County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee collected paper goods and household products for Steps to HOPE which helps abuse victims. The items that the women’s committee collected will help local Polk County victims of domestic violence that have escaped their abusers to help get them started on rebuilding their lives.
