On the Local Level Summer 2011
Highlighting county news and events from North Carolina Farm Bureau members throughout the state.
CHOWAN COUNTY Farm Bureau held its first Membership Appreciation Day event May 22 at the county office. More than 250 members attended the event, which included displays from local tractor dealerships, lawn mowers and new Chevrolets from the local dealership. Members enjoyed hot dogs, hamburgers and snow cones, and door prizes were awarded. The event ended with the presentation of a plaque to Jimmie Parrish Sr. for his 34 years as Chowan County Farm Bureau President and 28 years on the State Board.
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Connie Smithwick
October 21, 2011 at 4:36 pm
I am the county liaison for Bertie County Farm Bureau Federation. I have been in this job now for over 7 years. I was clueless to the impact the county Farm Bureaus have on their communities. I work with the most gracious, concerned and hard working men and women I know on our Board of Directors. When the tornadoes came through our county in April they jumped right into action. They saw a need and made sure people in the community had a safe place to keep what little belongings they had left, with the Container Relief Program. Through the help of other counties our county farm bureau was able to be there when the need came up. They are so willing to help out with needs in the schools and organizations throughout the community. The monatary donations; without even a blink of an eye, as well as their time, has made me so proud to be a tiny party of this awesome group of people. Thank you to the Bertie County Farm Bureau Board of Directors for allowing me to be a part of this experience. Connie Smithwick, Bertie County Farm Bureau County Liaison.