Farmer's Luncheon Honors Farmers!!

If you went by the Richmond County Cooperative Extension Office yesterday at this time, you would have noticed many people working hard on the grills, burners and deserts getting things ready for the Farmer's Luncheon! AND A LINE FORMING!!

Cooks Earl Graves, Tommy Peacock, Robert Hill, Myers Waddell, Neal Martin, Gene Shaw, Jamie Lambeth and David Dycus worked hard to prepare a fantastic meal, which included the Farmer's Luncheon Debut of Chevon, or goat meat! Everyone really enjoyed the meal and we want to thank thos who had a hand in preparing or providing it! Special thanks to First Health, Pee Dee Electric, and Purdue Farms for their donations to help make the event a success. Click Here to check out pictures of the event!

After everyone had their fill (or overfill!!) of all the great food, all the agricultural agencies gave a quick update, including Cooperative Extension, USDA Farm Services Agency, Soil & Water Conservation District, USDA Rural Development and North Carolina Department of Agrictulture. Dr. Sharon Morrissey of Richmond Community College spoke and invited everyone to a forum on Agricultural Education to be held in late January.

The Keynote Speaker for the event was Mr. James Haynes, Richmond County Manager. Mr. Haynes spoke on the values and character traits that agricultural live instills in youth and how being raised in a farming community helped lead him where he is today.

Richmond County Farm City Week is nearing its close, and we want to invite everyone to the Cole Auditorium at Richmond Community College for the Farm City Banquet. The Banquet begins at 6:30 and cost $10 which you can pay at the door. Extension's own Carol Capel will be providing a bit of musical entertainment and should not be missed!