The celebration of Oconee agriculture featured a Brasstown feast

Thanks to Mark Fischer at the office of the Oconee Soil and Water Conservation District, here’s an account of the banquet last night at South Union that served as the 2023 Celebration of Agriculture in the county:

The event was attended by councilmen Glenn Hart and Matthew Durham.

SC DNR representatives Tyler Brown and Jessica Egan attended from Columbia.

40 FFA students from local schools attended and helped out with their teachers.

Fieldale Farms and Columbia Farms sent representatives to award their top producers.

A great meal was catered by Brasstown Gathering Place and Katy Moore with her excellent staff.

Awards were given to the following individuals:

 

Grobusky Conservation Service Award – John Bodiford

Horizon Farmer of the Year Award – Ben Murphy

Heritage Farmer of the Year Award – Jess Neville

Oconee Beekeeper of the Year – Joey Smith

Oconee Cattleman of the Year – Bill Mathis

Fieldale Farms Producer of the Year – Ben Murphy

Columbia Farms Producer of the Year – Rick Thrasher