The Friends of Agriculture monthly breakfast will be held Wednesday, Oct. 19 from 7 – 8 a.m. at the 4H center on Locust St. in Columbus.
The breakfast is a monthly event open at no charge to everyone in the immediate region with interest in agriculture. This year, the Polk County Farm Bureau sponsors the breakfast, which continues to serve as a forum for farmers to share ideas. The formal program wraps up at 8 a.m., and all are welcome to stay longer for coffee and conversation with guest speakers and neighbors.
This month, Scott Hamilton, president and CEO of Advantage West, will discuss the economic trends of Western North Carolina (WNC). Advantage West serves 23 western counties of N.C, including Polk County. It seeks to promote and advocate the creation of improved economic opportunity in the region while encouraging stewardship of the culture, heritage and resources of WNC. Advantage West is currently expanding its agricultural initiatives within the region.
For more information or questions about the Friends of Agriculture breakfasts, contact the Mill Spring Agricultural Economic Development Center at 828-894-2281 or visit polkcountyfarms.org.
– article submitted
by Laura Brookshire