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