On the Local Level Summer 2018
Take a look at North Carolina Farm Bureau happenings across the state:
Photo courtesy of Yadkin County
Yadkin County
Yadkin County Farm Bureau members traveled to Washington, D.C., to discuss issues they are facing on their farms. While there, they had meetings with Sen. Richard Burr and staff, Sen. Thom Tillis’ staff, Rep. Virginia Foxx and staff, Rep. David Rouzer and staff, as well as Ray Starling, Special Assistant to the President for Agriculture. After meeting with Rep. Foxx, she took the group for a tour of the Capitol and to the House Gallery to observe a series of votes on the House floor. They also met Speaker of the House, Paul Ryan. YCFB members traveling to Washington, D.C., included: President Justin Somers, Vice President Brent Hunter, Secretary/Treasurer Jeff Smith and Director Van Hemric.
North Carolina Field and Family magazine highlights farms and foods, events and attractions, and interesting people and places throughout the state.
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