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CHOWAN COUNTY Farm Bureau Board of Directors hosted its first Legislative Dinner Feb. 21 at the county office. Attending were U.S. Sen. Richard Burr, N.C. Sen. Ed Jones and local elected officials. The dinner allowed the 10 Chowan County farmers who serve on the board to provide input to their elected officials so that they can make informed decisions on issues facing agriculture.

CHOWAN COUNTY Farm Bureau board members hosted the county’s first Legislative Dinner in February. Pictured from left to right are Carlton Perry, Johnny Layton, David Bateman, Carrie Parrish, U.S. Sen. Richard Burr, Jimmy Parrish, Johnny Byrum, N.C. Sen. Ed Jones and Jeff Smith.

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