State YF&R Committee
Young farmers shaping the agriculture of today and tomorrow
The State YF&R Committee is a two-year leadership development program which aims to surface and develop the next generation of farmers and agricultural professionals to be highly effective grassroots leaders at the local, state and national levels.
This committee also serves as an advisory role between SCFB Staff and County Farm Bureau YF&R members to further develop County Farm Bureau YF&R programs and leaders. Two couples or individuals per district represent YF&R members statewide for an alternating two-year term.
State YF&R Committee members enjoy many opportunities to attend specialized trainings and events across the state and country. These events focus on personal growth, effective communications strategies, legislative advocacy, professional networking, servant leadership and more!
For more information on eligibility and program details, download the State YF&R Committee Handbook.
Applications for the 2027-2029 cohort of the State YF&R Committee are due by September 2, 2026. Applications must be accompanied by a letter of recommendation from the applicant's County Farm Bureau President. Interested parties should review the State YF&R Committee Handbook in its entirety before applying.
Piedmont District
Sally Harrison
Sally Harrison works at her family’s cattle operation, Yon Family Farms, in Ridge Spring. She has two children, Zoe Ruth and Jace. She earned a BS in Agricultural Education from Clemson University in 2013 and a Master of Science in Agricultural Communications from Oklahoma State University in 2015. She has served as the Saluda County YF&R Chair and currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Saluda County Cattlemen’s Association Board and the SC Angus Association. Sally serves as the Committee Chair for 2026.
Pee Dee District
Robert & Julianna Hunter
Robert and Julianna Hunter are both Clemson graduates residing in Darlington County. Robert is a first-generation cotton and peanut farmer who built a self-sufficient operation from scratch in five years. Julianna is a Water Resources Engineer for Woolpert, Inc. They have both been involved with Farm Bureau since college. Each has served as County board members and YF&R chairs—Robert in Darlington County and Julianna in Hampton County. They enjoy spending time with their dog, Molly Hunter.
Coastal District
Hank Hutto
Hank Hutto is a 7th-generation farmer on his father’s side and a 4th-generation farmer on his mother’s side. He farms row crops with his uncle and cousins in the Providence and St. George areas. Hank also runs a produce stand, Fuzzy Farms, selling everything from blackberries & peaches to fresh sweet corn and squash. However, his biggest specialty is fresh boiled peanuts cooked daily. Hank has been involved with Farm Bureau since 2016 and currently serves as the Dorchester County YF&R Chairperson.
Central District
Brandon & Devon Myers
Brandon and Devon Myers own and operate Crossroads Processing, a custom livestock processing facility in Fairview. They have two daughters, Paisley and Porter. Brandon also works as the Supply Manager at FPL Food, LLC in Augusta, Georgia, and Devon is the Treatment Coordinator at Davis Orthodontics in West Columbia. Brandon serves as the Lexington County Farm Bureau President, is the current Chair of the State Processing Advisory Committee, & both are active members of the Lexington County YF&R Committee.
Pee Dee District
Hampton Beard
Hampton Beard owns and operates Haddock Farms in Kingstree where he grows 1,100 acres of cotton, corn and soybeans. Hampton’s passion for farming began early while working alongside his grandfather, continuing a multigenerational family tradition. Throughout high school and college, he farmed with a local producer and managed a small acreage of his own. Today, he continues to expand Haddock Farms and serves as Vice President & YF&R Chair of the Williamsburg County Farm Bureau.
Piedmont District
Josh & Taylor Fox
Josh and Taylor Fox live in Abbeville County with their three children, Nash, Sterling, and Ford. Josh farms full-time, managing a cow/calf operation, growing hay, cotton, corn, and wheat, and doing custom work. Taylor is the Lead Graphic Designer at Erskine College and helps on the farm outside of her full time role. Josh recently served as the Abbeville County Farm Bureau President, and together they help lead their county YF&R program. Active in their church and community, they enjoy raising their family on the farm.
Coastal District
Shawn & Bobbi Jo Janowski
Shawn & Bobbi Jo are the fourth generation to live on and help operate their family’s commercial cow/calf operation, Arrowhead Farms in Cameron. They focus on herd genetics to raise quality replacement heifers & feeder calves for custom butchering. Shawn serves as a full time firefighter with Orangeburg County Public Safety, and Bobbi Jo works as a Program Analyst for the Orangeburg County Farm Service Agency. She is one of the first women directors for the Calhoun County Farm Bureau. They have two dogs, Gunner & Hoss.
Central District
Sam & Victoria Quinney
Sam and Victoria live in Fairfield County on a small homestead where they raise chickens for egg production and focus on providing food for their family. Sam serves as the Director of Agricultural Outreach for the SC Department of Agriculture. Victoria is a stay at home mom to their three children and leads a faith based homeschool cooperative centered on agriculture. She is passionate about agricultural education and promotes the sheep and wool industry through her children’s book, The Yarn Fairy.
AFBF Representatives
Shiloah & Nicole Burbage
Shiloah and Nicole Burbage live in Berkeley County where they raise goats, cattle, chickens, and pigeons on their family farm, Cane Gully Cattle and Goat Co. Nicole is a licensed certified residential appraiser, real estate agent, and photographer, while Shiloah is a civil engineer with Santee Cooper pursuing his survey license. They have three children, KB, Ava and Tapley. They are passionate about protecting farmland, advancing ag education and policy, and inspiring the next generation of farm leaders.