10-14-05
Contact: Larry Kemmerlin, (803) 936-4246

Women Attend State Conference

Some 75 farm women from across the state attended the recent South Carolina Farm Bureau Women's Conference in Columbia. This year’s conference had a “Putting on the Ritz” theme.

Farm Bureau Women at county, state, and national levels coordinate public relations activities and projects promoting agriculture. Their work includes supporting important family and agricultural legislation, youth programs, Education in AG-tion activities, leadership development opportunities, and commodity promotions.

According to Director of Women’s Programs Faith Lawrimore, “Recent years have been quite challenging for many South Carolina families earning their livelihood raising crops and livestock. The SC Farm Bureau Women’s Committee has recognized this and works hard to educate the public about farming. Their dedication, knowledge and interest in agriculture contribute much to the organization, as they work for the future success of farming in our state.”

Workshops at this year’s conference highlighted leadership development, legislative involvement, and Ag in the Classroom advancements.

The SC Farm Bureau Federation is a non-profit organization designed to promote the interests of agriculture in South Carolina. There are more than 130,000 member families statewide, with more than 35,000 of those directly involved in South Carolina farming.

Persons interested in supporting the efforts of local farm women can contact their county Farm Bureau for additional information or go online at www.scfb.org/womens_committee.asp.

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