Mitchell County Farm Bureau Women's Committee

06/26/2024

WE WOULD LIKE TO MAKE ALL TEACHERS AWARE OF THIS WONDERFUL RESOURCE THAT IS AVAILABLE TO THEM!

06/24/2024

MITCHELL COUNTY FARM BUREAU'S WOMEN'S COMMITTEE WINNER OF THE COFFEE BASKET AT THE RHODODENDRON FESTIVAL -

AMBER GREENE

CONGRATULATIONS AMBER!!

06/24/2024

MITCHELL COUNTY FARM BUREAU WOMEN'S COMMITTEE WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND A HEARTFELT THANK YOU TO THE ONES WHO BOUGHT SPONSORSHIPS FOR OR MADE A DONATION TO THE 2024 FARM BUREAU COW PATTY BINGO! THE PROCEEDS FROM THE COW PATTY BINGO IS USED TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO LOCAL YOUNG PEOPLE WHO WILL BE GOING TO COLLEGE AND PURSUING A CAREER IN AGRICULTURE AND THE PROCEEDS ARE ALSO USED TO HELP OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH ENDEAVORS SUCH AS QUARTERLY DONATIONS OF NEEDED ITEMS TO THE MITCHELL HOUSE.

SPONSORSHIPS:
SIBELCO
MINERAL CITY TRANSPORT
BURLESON PLUMBING
THE BARK HOUSE
ROAN MOUNTAIN PHARMACY
YOUNG'S FUEL SERVICE
BUBBA'S GOOD EATS
HARRELL HILL FARM
GRIFFITH'S GENERAL STORE
BOWDITCH ANTIQUES
JERRY RENFRO
BUCKS TREE FARM
THOMAS PRODUCE
AG SOUTH FARM CREDIT
ROBBIE POTTER
WOODY TIRE
JAMIE MILLER CPA
HOSPICE OF YANCEY
HOSPICE HOME CARE OF THE BLUE RIDGE
LAKEVIEW MERCANTILE
HARDING'S LANDSCAPE AND MAINTENANCE
GOUGE OIL COMPANY
FARM BUREAU INSURANCE

DONATIONS MADE BY:
STEVE MILLER
SPRUCE PINE TIRE
LEDGER ACE HARDWARE
MOUNTAINEER PAWN SHOP
TRACTOR FOOD AND FARMS
BUNNY AND THE BEE FARM
TRINITY MASSAGE THERAPY
HOWELL SPARKS
ALPINE REAL ESTATE COMPANY

THANK YOU AGAIN! WITHOUT YOU, WHAT WE DO WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE!!

06/24/2024

WINNERS!!
AMY AYERS WON $500.00 - COW PATTY BINGO FRIDAY

CLAUDIA DEREMUS WON $500.00 - COW PATTY BINGO SATURDAY

STEVE WHITING WON THE RHODODENDRON BASKET

AMBER GREENE WON THE COFFEE BASKET

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO SPONSORED, DONATED, OR BOUGHT TICKETS FOR THE COW PATTY BINGO AND RAFFLE TICKETS FOR THE BEAUTIFUL BASKETS.

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR MITCHELL COUNTY FARM BUREAU WOMEN'S COMMITTEE!

OUR SCHOLARSHIPS AND PROJECTS ARE DESIGNED TO HELP THE PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITIES AND PROMOTE AGRICULTURE IN MITCHELL COUNTY!!

06/24/2024

On Monday, June 3rd, the Mitchell County Farm Bureau Women's Committee hosted a Teacher Workshop for 17 teachers in the Mitchell County Schools. A tour of the Bark House in Spruce Pine was a truly educational experience.

Then on to the Buck's Tree Farm in Bandana where we learned the new innovations for growing your own seedlings from seed.

Lunch was at Harrell Hill Farms where we discussed sorghum production and tasted some of the product.

Some history of this 200 year old farm was shared as well as what the future may hold for farmers in Mitchell County.

Heather Morton, the State Ag In The Classroom Director, came to bring information available for our teachers on grants, materials, etc. and how to incorporate agriculture into our school curriculum.

06/21/2024

TODAY IS THE DAY!! COME OUT TO THE RHODODENDREN FESTIVAL TO BE A PART OF COW PATTY BINGO! A FEW TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE! TICKETS ARE $25.00 EACH OR 5 FOR $100.00

THERE WILL ALSO BE A RAFFLE FOR TWO BEAUTIFUL BASKETS. VALUES OF BASKETS ARE WELL IN EXCESS OF $100. TICKETS FOR BASKETS ARE $5.00 EACH.

PROCEEDS FROM COW PATTY BINGO AND THE RAFFLE OF THE BASKETS WILL BE USED TO FUND THE MITCHELL COUNTY FARM BUREAU WOMEN'S COMMITTEE SCHOLARSHIPS GIVEN TO QUALIFYING YOUNG PEOPLE WHO WILL BE GOING INTO SOME AGRICULTURAL FIELD, DONATIONS TO THE MITCHELL HOUSE, AND OTHER PROJECTS DESIGNED TO HELP OUR COMMUNITY.

DONATIONS ALSO ACCEPTED.

05/31/2024

05/31/2024

IT'S THAT TIME AGAIN!!!
COW PATTY BINGO...
GET YOUR TICKETS NOW WHILE THEY LAST!!!

05/15/2024

04/26/2024

Congratulations to all of our Spring 2024 Going Local Grant winners!
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We will share a spotlight of each over the next several months, so stay tuned to learn all about their great projects!

N.C. Farm Bureau

04/19/2024

On April 16th the Mitchell County Farm Bureau Women's Committee made a donation to Mitchell House for the residents. Items are donated on a quaterly basis and this donation was for January and for April. Items donated were hair mousse, bobby pins, hair bands, fingernail polish, fingernail polish remover, men's razors, women's razors, hairspray, spray deoderant, hair scrunchies and wash cloths. It is a privilege to be able to provide these items for these sweet folks!

04/16/2024

If you have registered, we look forward to spending the day with you this Thursday April 18th at the

Mountain Women’s Agricultural Leadership Retreat!

The address is:
Springmaid Mountain Retreat
2171 Henredon Road
Spruce Pine, NC 28777

Free Valet Parking available on site so you can drive up close to the Pavilion and then NC Farm Bureau Staff will go park your car while you get registered and find a good seat. The parking area is tiny hike from the Pavilion, but you are welcome to park yourself if you so choose.

Registration begins at 12:15 PM
(Cash or Check only for those not previously paid with registration)

Agenda for the Day
12:15- 12:45 Registration
1:00 Welcome – in the Pavilion
1:30 – 3:30 Workshops
Ag in the Classroom 101 – Learning the Basics
Developing a Safety Mindset for your Farm Family
Synergy of Togetherness – Panel discussion
3:30 – 4:00 Fellowship & Networking & Treats
4:00 – 6:00 Workshops
Put your Cape On and Advocate
How to Get Involved and Stay Connected
Successful Farm Management
6:00 Dinner and Speakers
Barbara Harrell – Mitchell County Farm Bureau Women’s Chair
Shawn Harding – President NC Farm Bureau
Nicole Hall – Mrs. United States Agriculture
Door Prizes
7:30 Goodbye: Go Share What You Learned

Please make us aware of any food allergies you may have.

For Questions Please Contact:
Luke Beam 919-306-6318
Barbara Harrell 828-467-3644
Gloria Huskins 828-467-4851


Directions
226 from Marion
Turn Right Under Underpass, Turn right onto Parkway Entrance Road, Turn Left at Stop sign. Travel the Parkway past the Orchard at Altapass. At the next roadway to the left, turn left. Travel Altapass Highway 2 miles. You will pass The Church of God and Altapass Baptist Church. Around the next curve you will see a fire station. Turn right on Henredon Road before the Fire Station. Travel about ¾ mile. You will pass the Amazon Trailers, you will come through a residential area which will lead directly to Springmaid Mountain.


19 E From Burnsville
Travel 19 E to Altapass Road. Turn right onto Altapass Road, you will be directly below the Blue Ridge Hospital, continue on past the Quartz Plant on the Right. Continue on past Parton Lumber Company on the left. Continue on to Fire Station. Take a left on Henredon Road past the Fire Station. Travel approximately ¾ mile. You will pass the Amazon Trailers, you will come through a residential area which will lead directly to Springmaid Mountain.

03/14/2024

It is the time to apply for the
Mitchell County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee Scholarship!

The Scholarship
• Will be awarded to a College Age student recently accepted or attending a College/University or community College, intent on pursuing a career in agriculture or in an agriculturally related field
• Is Valued at $2000 for one year
• 1st ½ payable to the institution upon documentation of acceptance and enrollment
• 2nd ½ payable after completion of first semester with 2.0 GPA or higher and meeting continued eligibility requirements.
• Transcript needs to be sent to determine continued eligibility.
• Preference will be given to Mitchell County Farm Bureau members (memberships are $25.00 per year)
• Recipients who do not use their scholarship funds within one year of receiving their award will forfeit their award.

Eligibility
• Pursuing a career in agriculture or an agriculturally related field
• Satisfactory grades (2.0 GPA Required)
• Leadership potential
• Good Character (Must not have any convictions on misdemeanor or felony charges, whether by trial or plea agreement.)
• Financial Need
• Must be completed and submitted by March 30 (Incomplete applications will not be considered)

Any questions please call 828-688-3745 and ask for Gloria Huskins or stop by Bakersville or Spruce Pine offices to pick up an application.

03/13/2024

NATIONAL AG DAY
MARCH 19, 2024

Join us this , and every day, as we celebrate agriculture’s sustainability story.

Farmers and ranchers are always looking for ways to do better and help fulfill their mission to produce our nation’s food, fiber and fuel. It's just what they do.

02/23/2024

Two members of the Mitchell County Farm Bureau Women's Committee, Linda Aiken and Erin Norton, read to children at Gouge Elementary and Greenlee Elementary on Thursday, February 22nd, as part of our Book Planter program. The books that were shared were then donated to the schools.

02/17/2024

Part of the Mitchell County Farm Bureau Women's Committee members shown holding the plaque presented for winning the 2023 NC Farm Bureau Women’s Committee of the Year for category 3. What a wonderful honor and a great group of ladies!!

02/17/2024

NC Farm Bureau Vision Conference 2024, an Amazing Leadership Experience. Attended by 4 of our Mitchell County Farm Bureau Women's Committee Members. Left to right:
Julia Harold, Gloria Huskins, NC Farm Bureau President, Mr. Shawn Harding, Sharon Runion Rowland and Barbara Harrell, Women's Committee Chair.

01/29/2024

NC Farm Bureau Vision Conference 2024, an Amazing Leadership Experience, Attended by 4 of our Mitchell County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee Members Left to Right Julia Harold, Gloria Huskins, NC Farm Bureau President, Mr. Shawn Harding, Sharon Runion Rowland and Barbara Harrell, Women’s Committee Chair

01/16/2024

Due to inclement weather the Farm Bureau office in Bakersville will open tomorrow, January 16th, at 12:00pm.

The Farm Bureau office in Spruce Pine will open tomorrow, January 16th, at the regular time.

01/01/2024

Mitchell County Farm Bureau would like to wish you and yours a very Happy New Year!

Both the Bakersville and Spruce Pine offices will be closed Monday, January 1, 2024 in observance of New Years Day.

Payments may be made online at ncfbins.com

12/22/2023

Mitchell County Farm Bureau offices will be closed on December 25 and 26 in observance of the Christmas Holiday. We will also be closed January 1, 2024 for New Year's Day. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!!

Payments may be made online at ncfbins.com

12/07/2023

Some of our Mitchell County Farm Bureau Women's Committee elves were also busy decorating the Christmas Tree at the Spruce Pine Office.

12/06/2023

Congratulations to the Mitchell County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee for winning the 2023 NC Farm Bureau Women’s Committee of the Year for category 3.

Through hard work and dedication our ladies participated in fundraisers, book reading and donations in the schools and public libraries Also they held a teacher workshop with the NC Farm Bureau Ag in the Classroom Program. Other activities include: donated care items to Mitchell House, conducted two agricultural science fairs in the schools, and awarded a scholarship to a student pursuing a career in agriculture. Our ladies work hard to reach out to the community to bring public awareness to agriculture and safety.

We at Mitchell County Farm Bureau, appreciate our Women’s Committee!!!

If you would like to learn more or even join our team contact the Mitchell County Farm Bureau office.

12/06/2023

12/06/2023

On November 29th, Sheila Speight and Sherry Bartlett of the Mitchell County Farm Bureau Women's Committee read the book, "The Year Of The Perfect Christmas Tree" by Gloria Houston to students at Bowman Elementary School. The book was then donated to the school.