80th South Carolina Farm Bureau Annual Meeting
Join us to celebrate 80 years of South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation at our Annual Meeting. With a wide variety of educational sessions and workshops, you're sure to find something to help you learn something new. And, we'll gather with our friends and celebrate the outstanding grassroots volunteers who make this organization great.
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Event Location
Embassy Suites at Kingston Plantation
Embassy Suites at Kingston Plantation
9800 Queensway Blvd
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572 -
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Contact
Stephanie Sox
ssox@scfb.org
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10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
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Ag in the Classroom Golf Tournament Registration
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Arcadian Shores
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HOSTED BY SC FARM BUREAU YOUNG FARMERS & RANCHERS
November 30, 2023 – 11:00 A.M.
ARCADIAN SHORES GOLF CLUB
MYRTLE BEACH, SC
Join us for the Annual SC Farm Bureau golf tournament fundraiser benefiting the SC Ag in the Classroom Fund. SC Ag-in-the-Classroom Fund (AITC) is an educational non-profit organization (501-C-3) created to promote awareness and recognition of the importance of the sources of our food and fiber. The Golf Benefit helps AITC continue to provide agriculturally accurate supplies, lesson plans, and workshops to educators and schools in SC.
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11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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Ag in the Classroom Golf Tournament
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Arcadian Shores
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HOSTED BY SC FARM BUREAU YOUNG FARMERS & RANCHERS
NOVEMBER 30, 2023 – 11:00 A.M.
ARCADIAN SHORES GOLF CLUB
MYRTLE BEACH, SC
Join us for the Annual SC Farm Bureau golf tournament fundraiser benefiting the SC Ag in the Classroom Fund. SC Ag-in-the-Classroom Fund (AITC) is an educational non-profit organization (501-C-3) created to promote awareness and recognition of the importance of the sources of our food and fiber. The Golf Benefit helps AITC continue to provide agriculturally accurate supplies, lesson plans, and workshops to educators and schools in SC.
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1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
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Receiving items for Farmers Market & Craft Fair and Silent Auction
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Embassy Suites - Windsor B
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2:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
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Convention/Voting Delegate Registration Open
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Embassy Suites - Hotel Lobby
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Please bring your confirmation letter you received from online registration to get your name badge printed.
Time
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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Welcome Dinner
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Marriott Resort - Atlantic Ballroom
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The kickoff event for Annual Meeting includes the presentation of the Ag in the Classroom Golf Tournament Awards, the SCFB Legislators of the Year, and recognition of the Grass Roots All Stars.
This year's menu features beef, sponsored by the SC Beef Council.
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8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
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Friends of Farm Bureau PAC Fundraiser
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Marriott Resort - Oleander Ballroom
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$100
Ensure your voice is heard in South Carolina's General Assembly and support the Friends of Farm Bureau PAC at this dessert reception immediately following the Welcome Dinner.
Enjoy some sweet treats and place your ticket in the raffle of your choice.
Ticket required for entry. Entry ticket constitutes one raffle ticket. Additional raffle tickets may be purchased for $100 each.
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8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
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Farmers Hall, Perk Place, and City Hall Open
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Embassy Suites - Cambridge & Winchester Halls and Hampton & Somerset
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The Big Farm Show reimagined, Farmers Hall brings the best exhibits in a more intimate setting. Farmers Hall is located in Cambridge Hall and Winchester Hall. Our favorite ag partners, USDA, SCDA, Clemson University and more, will be located in City Hall in Somerset near the Silent Auction and Farmers Market & Craft Fair.
Again this year, you'll have the chance to spend some time with a few of our Member Benefits providers in the Perk Place Cafe. Enjoy coffee any time of the day and learn more about Farm Bureau Insurance, Farm Bureau Bank and the Products Program. Perk Place is located in Hampton near the Silent Auction and Farmers Market & Craft Fair.
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8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
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Dairy Bar with milk and cookies
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Embassy Suites - Winchester Hall
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8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
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Farmers Market & Craft Fair
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Embassy Suites - Windsor BC
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8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
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Silent Auction
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Embassy Suites - Windsor A
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8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
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Convention/Voting Delegate Registration Open
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Embassy Suites - Hotel Lobby
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8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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Convention/Voting Delegate Registration Open
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Embassy Suites - Hotel Lobby
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8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
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Self-Serve Dairy Bar Treats
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Embassy - Cambridge Hall
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Enjoy your favorite ice cream treat from one of several coolers around the convention.
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8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
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General Session
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Embassy - Kensington DEFG
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Open hearing for resolutions. Also hear comments from AFBF President Zippy Duval.
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9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Title
The Positives of Passing it On
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Kensington DEFG
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Speakers:
Do you really want your business to continue? If so, you’ve important work to do, starting now. In this upbeat, eye-opening keynote we’ll learn lessons from farmers and ranchers who are creating successful legacy businesses. Through lots of insight you’ll realize that transition does not have be a painful, dreaded process….but one that brings peace of mind, assurance of business, clarity for family, and renewed motivation to make a good business even better
Time
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Farmers Hall, Perk Place and City Hall Open
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Embassy Suites - Cambridge Hall, Winchester Hall, Hampton and Somerset
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9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
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Silent Auction & Farmers Market and Craft Fair Open
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Embassy Suites - Windsor ABC
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10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Title
Morning Break - Farmers Hall
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Embassy Suites - Cambridge Hall
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Enjoy some freshley brewed coffee and take a trip around Farmers Hall to see the latest ag products and innovations.
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10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
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Excellence in Ag Competitor Orientation
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Embassy Suites - Eton
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Competitors please bring your presentation on a flash drive to be loaded onto the room computer.
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10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
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CAMM Training
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Embassy Suites - Winchester
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2-hour credits - $30
Speakers:
Earn 2 hours of credit for the Confined Animal Manure Manager (CAMM) Program and learn about record keeping and manure spreader calibration from CAMM Program Coordinator, Bryan Smith.
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10:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
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Story Time With The Dairy Godmother
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Embassy Suites - Windsor Foyer
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Bring your kids for an interactive session with Kylie Cathcart, AITC Mobile Lab Instructor.
Time
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Title
Farmer Brown on Family Business
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Embassy Suites - Kensington DEFG
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In this insightful and interactive session, Jolene will share template tools from her 30+ years of working with farm families. They have taught her what works…and what doesn't. With lots of take-home value, you will receive take-home tools to help build a strong foundation and make a good family business event better.
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10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
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Innovation Grants
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Embassy Suites - Pembroke
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Speakers:
Learn more about grant opportunities through the SC Department of Agriculture.
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11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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Legislative Luncheon (Sandwich Buffet)
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Embassy Suites - Kensington ABC
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Join us for a special luncheon featuring Former South Carolina Governor David Beasley. Gov. Beasley will share more about his time as the Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Program, the largest humanitarian organization in the world. All are welcome to attend.
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12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Leadership Luncheon (Open to Women and YF&Rs - No Ticket Required)
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Marriott Resort - Atlantic Ballroom
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NO TICKET REQUIRED
Young Farmers and Ranchers join the Women's Leadership program to celebrate the successes of the year and enjoy entertainment sure to put you in the Christmas spirit! Activity Awards will be presented during the luncheon.
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1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
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SC Farm Bureau Land Trust
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Embassy Suites - Kensington DEFG
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1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Title
Climate Smart Farming, Part II
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Embassy Suites - Oxford
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Expanding on the workshop at last year's convention, hear from Clemson University about their new Climate Smart Farming initiative and learn ways to apply these practices on your farm.
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1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
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Pesticide Applicator Training - Pest and Disease Management in Corn
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Embassy Suites - Pembroke
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Earn pesticide applicators credits and learn more about identifying and controlling various pests and diseases in corn production.
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1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
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SCFB Marketing Association, LLC. Annual Meeting
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Embassy Suites - Winchester
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Annual meeting of the Marketing Association with financial report, investment report and election of officers.
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1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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YF&R Excellence In Agriculture Presentations
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Embassy Suites - Eton
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Hear from South Carolina's finest young leaders as they share about their involvement in agriculture, leadership and promoting Farm Bureau's mission.
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2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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Pesticide Applicator Training
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Embassy Suites - Pembroke
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Earn pesticide applicators credits.
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2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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NRCS and FSA Program Opportunities
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Embassy Suites - Kensington DEFG
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2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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Clemson Extension Agricultural Weather Network
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Embassy Suites - Oxford
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Join us to explore the SC Agricultural Weather Network and the useful tools developed by Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service. Showcasing weather calculators and the newly developed ambassador program, we look forward to sharing local weather data with agricultural producers from across the state.
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3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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YF&R Discussion Meet Competitor Orientation
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Embassy Suites - Eton
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3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Discussion Meet Judges Orientation
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Embassy Suites - Eton
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3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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County Farm Bureau Investment Board, LLC.
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Embassy Suites - Winchester
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Annual Meeting of County Investment Board LLC, with finance report, investment report and election of officers.
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4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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SCFB Land Trust Annual Meeting
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Embassy Suites - Pembroke
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4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
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Young Farmer & Rancher Disussion Meet - Semi-Final Round
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Embassy Suites - Kensington A, B, C and Eton
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Listen in as Young Farmers discuss some of the most challenging issues facing agriculture today and determine solutions to problems being debated across the nation.
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5:00 p.m. - 5:10 p.m.
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Discussion Meet Final Four Announcement
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Embassy Suites - Kensington A
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5:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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Young Farmer & Rancher Disussion Meet - Final Round
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Embassy Suites - Kensington A
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The Top 4 Finalists hold their final discussion before the state winner is determined.
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6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
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Farmers Market and Craft Fair
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Embassy Suites - Windsor BC
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6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
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Silent Auction
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Embassy Suites - Windsor A
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Silent Auction bidding ends at 7:15 pm.
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6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
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Convention/Voting Delegation Registration Open
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Embassy Suites - Hotel Lobby
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7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
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Awards & Recognition Program
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Embassy Suites - Kensington DEFG
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Our volunteer leaders are the heart of this organization. Join us as we honor and recognize those dedicated members who have gone above and beyond in the last year.
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8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
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Reception following Awards Program
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Kensington ABC
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8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
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Farmers Market & Craft Fair
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Embassy Suites - Windsor BC
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8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
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Silent Auction item pick-up
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Embassy Suites - Windsor A
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Any items not picked up will be donated to a local charity.
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7:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
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Convention/Voting Delegate Registration
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Embassy Suites - Hotel Lobby
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8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Voting Delegate Session
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Embassy Suites - Kensington DEFG
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Voting delegate session followed by election of officers and the Organizational Meeting of the 2023 SCFB Board of Directors
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9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
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Farmers Market & Craft Fair
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Embassy Suites - Windsor BC
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9:00 a.m. - 9:25 a.m.
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Youth Ambassador Registration
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Embassy Suites - Oxford
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9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
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Youth Ambassador Interviews
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Embassy Suites - Winchester
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10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
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Farmers Market & Craft Fair Item Pickup
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Embassy Suites - Windsor BC
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Counties pick up unsold items. Any items not picked up by 10:30 am will be donated to a local charity.
Time
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Title
Pee Dee District Caucus
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Embassy Suites - Kensington A
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Time
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
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Piedmont District Caucus
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Embassy Suites - Kensington B
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Time
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
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Central Disctrict Caucus
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Embassy Suites - Kensington C
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10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
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Coastal District Caucus
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Embassy Suites - Eton
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11:30 p.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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Youth Ambassador Luncheon
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Embassy Suites - Oxford
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Boxed lunch for Youth Ambassador competitors, WLC and staff.
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12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Annual and/or Board Meeting of Affiliate Companies
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Embassy Suites - Kensington DEFG
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To be held immediately following the adjournment of the State Board meeting.
- SC Ag in the Classroom Fund Board
- SCFB Foundation
- SCFB Holding Co.
- Pro-Ag, LLC
- SCFB Management, LLC
- SCFB Financial Services, LLC
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12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Youth Ambassador Presentations
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Embassy Suites - Kensington A
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Listen in as the finalists for the 2023 Youth Ambassador competition make their presentations.
Bryan Smith
County Coordinator - Laurens County Extension, Clemson University
Bryan Smith is the County Coordinator for the Laurens County Extension Office. He is also the chair of the SC Confined Animal Manure Managers Program, which is a required program for all SC confined animal facility owners, and the Laurens County Master Gardener Program coordinator. He earned his Bachelors of Science degree in agricultural engineering from Clemson University in 1995 and earned his Maters degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of South Carolina in 1996.
Bryan's interests include animal manure management, livestock watering systems, and commercial, residential and agricultural irrigation systems.
Bryan was born on a family farm centered around commercial beef cattle and hay production.
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Christopher Thomas
State Weather Station Technician
Christopher Thomas currently serves as the State Weather Station Technician with Clemson University's Cooperative Extension Service. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural mechanization and business from Clemson in 2021. Christopher is housed at Sandhill Research and Education Center.
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Former Governor David Beasley
A native of Lamar, S.C., Nobel Peace Prize Laureate David M. Beasley has a distinguished career of public service dedicated to the people of South Carolina, the United States, and the world.
A graduate of Clemson University AND the University of South Carolina, David was first elected to the South Carolina House of Representatives at age 20 in 1978. He would go on to serve in the S.C. House for 16 years and hold a variety of different leadership positions including Majority Whip, Majority Leader, and Speaker Pro Tempore.
In 1994, David was elected as the 113th Governor of South Carolina, serving from 1995 to 1999. During his tenure as Governor, he focused on economic development, welfare reform, and education. His pro-business initiatives, including the Enterprise Zone Act of 1995, resulted in more than $11 billion in capital investments and the addition of 50,000 jobs in South Carolina.
Following his time as Governor, he taught at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government then spent more than a decade traveling the world on behalf of initiatives to integrate the less economically developed countries into the global economy in the face of many obstacles.
In 2017, David was selected to become the Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Program, the largest humanitarian organization in the world. Under his leadership, the organization fed and otherwise assisted hundreds of millions of individuals across the globe experiencing food-insecurity and famine. The organization was recognized with the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020 for its work in the global fight against hunger. He stepped down from the organization in 2023.
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Jolene Brown
Professional Speaker, Author, Family Business Consultant
Jolene Brown is a walking-talking spokesperson and champion for the people of agriculture. She's a farmer in Eastern Iowa, contributor to Successful Farming magazine’s popular family business column, author of two great books and an inductee into the prestigious Speaker Hall of Fame. Her worldwide audiences appreciate her fun-filled spirit and valuable information. She's on a mission to share leading-edge best practices, appreciation, laughter and celebration to increase productivity, profitability and peace of mind.
To learn more, visit her website.
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Kyle Player
Executive Director, Agribusiness Center for Research and Entrepreneurship (ACRE)
Kyle Player is the Executive Director for the Agribusiness Center for Research and Entrepreneurship (ACRE) housed under the South Carolina Department of Agriculture. She currently manages the program with an emphasis on the Entrepreneurship Center and Grants. She serves as the liaison between all persons working with ACRE within the Department and outside the Department. Previously she lived in Washington, DC, where she worked for Airlines for America, a trade association that worked with Congress and the Administration on behalf of major U.S. airlines. She received her undergraduate degree in parks, recreation and tourism management and Masters Degree in community recreation/youth development from Clemson University.
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Kyle Smith
Agronomy Agent, Clemson Cooperative Extension
Kyle Smith grew up in Clinton, SC and later went on to receive a Bachelor of Science degree in agribusiness from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in 2021. Following his undergraduate studies, Kyle obtained a Master of Science degree in agronomy from Clemson University in May of 2023. He is currently an Agronomy Agent for Clemson Cooperative Extension, serving counties throughout the Pee Dee Region of South Carolina. An advocate for agriculture, Kyle is a member of South Carolina Farm Bureau and strives to provide valuable resources and education to his stakeholders and those he serves.
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