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Women Attend State Conference The 2007 South Carolina Farm Bureau Annual Women's Leadership Conference was held recently in Newberry. More than 90 women attended the conference. 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.” Deborah Ford, author of the bestselling books Grits Guide to Life, Puttin’ on the Grits, and Grits Friends are Forevah entertained attendees with her stories and “Girls Raised in the South” or GRITS. Other workshops focused on women’s health issues, “Ag in the Classroom” advances, and training for confernce attendees. Conference participants visited two agribusinesses recognized nationally and worldwide for excellence in agriculture and marketing. Carter & Holmes Orchids was the first tour stop where attendees learned about the science of growing orchids. The women also learned how Bill Carter and Owen Holmes changed their floriculture business over the years to meet changing consumer interests and demands. The second tour stop was Bush River Jerseys, Newberry County’s multigenerational family owned and operated dairy that bottles milk on the farm and markets their product through many avenues, including “Vend-A-MOOs”, milk on-the-go vending machines. The SC Farm Bureau Federation is a non-profit membership organization formed to promote and preserve the work of family farmers and rural lifestyles across the state. In exchange for their annual dues and financial support of education, promotion, and lobbying efforts on behalf of agriculture and family farmers, Farm Bureau members are entitled to discounts and access to a number of quality products and services. 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/ #
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