Jack ScismJack Neal Scism, 77, of Kings Mountain, went to be with his Lord on Dec. 1, 2014. He was a fourth-generation, lifelong farmer, owner and operator of Scism Farms. He was a member of the Cleveland County Farm Bureau board of directors for 44 years, having served as president three times. He was a member of the N.C. Farm Bureau board of directors for 30 years and a member of the N.C. Certified Seed Board of Directors for many years. Jack and his family were recipients of the Cleveland County Farm Family of the Year three times. He also received many other farm awards over the years.

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NCField&FamilySummer2026
Flip through the pages of the Summer 2026 edition of North Carolina Field and Family magazine. In this issue, find vineyard adventures at U-pick muscadine grape farms, explore the oasis of Manteo, learn more about on-farm markets, enjoy peak berry season with summer berry recipes, read about riveting research on hemp fiber and so much more.

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