81st South Carolina Farm Bureau Annual Meeting
Join us for the 81st Annual Meeting of the South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation. With a wide variety of educational sessions and workshops, you're sure to find something to help you learn something new. And, we'll gather with our friends and celebrate the outstanding grassroots volunteers who make this organization great.
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Event Location
Embassy Suites at Kingston Plantation
Embassy Suites at Kingston Plantation
9800 Queensway Blvd
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572 -
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Contact
Stephanie Sox
ssox@scfb.org
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10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
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Ag in the Classroom Golf Tournament Registration
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Arcadian Shores
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HOSTED BY SC FARM BUREAU YOUNG FARMERS & RANCHERS
DECEMBER 5, 2024 – 11:00 A.M.
ARCADIAN SHORES GOLF CLUB
MYRTLE BEACH, SC
Join us for the Annual SC Farm Bureau golf tournament fundraiser benefiting the SC Ag in the Classroom Fund. SC Ag-in-the-Classroom Fund (AITC) is an educational non-profit organization (501-C-3) created to promote awareness and recognition of the importance of the sources of our food and fiber. The Golf Benefit helps AITC continue to provide agriculturally accurate supplies, lesson plans, and workshops to educators and schools in SC.
Time
11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Title
Ag in the Classroom Golf Tournament
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Arcadian Shores
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HOSTED BY SC FARM BUREAU YOUNG FARMERS & RANCHERS
DECEMBER 5, 2024 – 11:00 A.M.
ARCADIAN SHORES GOLF CLUB
MYRTLE BEACH, SC
Join us for the Annual SC Farm Bureau golf tournament fundraiser benefiting the SC Ag in the Classroom Fund. SC Ag-in-the-Classroom Fund (AITC) is an educational non-profit organization (501-C-3) created to promote awareness and recognition of the importance of the sources of our food and fiber. The Golf Benefit helps AITC continue to provide agriculturally accurate supplies, lesson plans, and workshops to educators and schools in SC.
Time
1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
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Receiving items for Farmers Market & Craft Fair and Silent Auction
Location
Embassy Suites - Windsor B
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Time
2:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
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Convention/Voting Delegate Registration Open
Location
Embassy Suites - Hotel Lobby
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Please bring your confirmation letter you received from online registration to get your name badge printed.
Time
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Title
Welcome Dinner
Location
Marriott Resort - Atlantic Ballroom
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The kickoff event for Annual Meeting includes the presentation of the Ag in the Classroom Golf Tournament Awards, the SCFB Legislators of the Year, and recognition of the Grass Roots All Stars.
Time
8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
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Friends of Farm Bureau PAC Fundraiser
Location
Marriott Resort - Oleander Ballroom
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Costs/Fees
$100
Ensure your voice is heard in South Carolina's General Assembly and support the Friends of Farm Bureau PAC at this dessert reception immediately following the Welcome Dinner.
Enjoy some sweet treats and place your ticket in the raffle of your choice.
Ticket required for entry. Entry ticket constitutes one raffle ticket. Additional raffle tickets may be purchased for $100 each.
Time
8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
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Farmers Hall, Perk Place, and City Hall Open
Location
Embassy Suites - Cambridge & Winchester Halls and Hampton & Somerset
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The Big Farm Show reimagined, Farmers Hall brings the best exhibits in a more intimate setting. Farmers Hall is located in Cambridge Hall and Winchester Hall. Our favorite ag partners, USDA, SCDA, Clemson University and more, will be located in City Hall in Somerset near the Silent Auction and Farmers Market & Craft Fair.
Again this year, you'll have the chance to spend some time with a few of our Member Benefits providers in the Perk Place Cafe. Enjoy coffee any time of the day and learn more about Farm Bureau Insurance, Farm Bureau Bank and the Products Program. Perk Place is located in Hampton near the Silent Auction and Farmers Market & Craft Fair.
Time
8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Title
Dairy Bar with milk and cookies
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Embassy Suites - Winchester Hall
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Time
8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
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Farmers Market & Craft Fair
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Embassy Suites - Windsor BC
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Time
8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
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Silent Auction
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Embassy Suites - Windsor A
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Time
8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
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Convention/Voting Delegate Registration Open
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Embassy Suites - Hotel Lobby
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Time
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Title
Convention/Voting Delegate Registration Open
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Embassy Suites - Hotel Lobby
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Time
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Title
Self-Serve Dairy Bar Treats
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Embassy - Cambridge Hall
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Enjoy your favorite ice cream treat from one of several coolers around the convention.
Time
8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
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General Session
Location
Embassy - Kensington DEFG
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Open hearing for resolutions.
Time
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Title
Fireside Chat with Dr. Steven Marks, DVM
Location
Kensington DEFG
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The veterinarian shortage is a statewide issue and Clemson University’s new College of Veterinary Medicine aims to help fill the gaps. Join President Harry Ott and Dr. Steven Marks as they discuss what the new school will mean for our state.
Time
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Title
Farmers Hall, Perk Place and City Hall Open
Location
Embassy Suites - Cambridge Hall, Winchester Hall, Hampton and Somerset
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Time
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
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Silent Auction & Farmers Market and Craft Fair Open
Location
Embassy Suites - Windsor ABC
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Time
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Title
Morning Break - Farmers Hall
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Embassy Suites - Cambridge Hall
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Enjoy some freshley brewed coffee and take a trip around Farmers Hall to see the latest ag products and innovations.
Time
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Title
Excellence in Ag Competitor Orientation
Location
Embassy Suites - Eton
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Costs/Fees
Competitors please bring your presentation on a flash drive to be loaded onto the room computer.
Time
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Title
CAMM Training
Location
Embassy Suites - Winchester
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Costs/Fees
2-hour credits - $30
Earn 2 hours of credit for the Confined Animal Manure Manager (CAMM) Program and learn about record keeping and manure spreader calibration from CAMM Program Coordinator, Bryan Smith.
Time
10:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Title
Story Time With The Dairy Godmother
Location
Embassy Suites - Windsor Foyer
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Bring your kids for an interactive session with Kylie Cathcart, AITC Mobile Lab Instructor.
Time
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
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Deer Depredation Program
Location
Embassy Suites - Kensington DEFG
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Time
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Title
Drones
Location
Embassy Suites - Pembroke
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Time
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Title
Legislative Luncheon (Sandwich Buffet)
Location
Embassy Suites - Kensington ABC
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All are invited to attend and hear an update from the SCFB Government Relation’s team while getting tools and tips for being an outstanding grassroots advocate.
Time
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Title
Leadership Luncheon (Open to Women and YF&Rs - No Ticket Required)
Location
Marriott Resort - Oleander Ballroom
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Costs/Fees
NO TICKET REQUIRED
Young Farmers and Ranchers join the Women's Leadership program to celebrate the successes of the year. Activity Awards will be presented during the luncheon.
Time
1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Title
Pesticide Applicators Training
Location
Embassy Suites - Kensington DEFG
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Costs/Fees
Earn pesticide applicator credits.
Time
1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Title
Drought Response
Location
Embassy Suites - Oxford
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Hear from State Climatologist Hope Mizzell and SCDA Director of Agricultural Outreach Sam Quinney about drought response, drought designations and how you can get involved in the process.
Time
1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Title
Taxes 101
Location
Embassy Suites - Pembroke
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Hear an update on how the latest estate tax could affect your farm.
Time
1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Title
SCFB Marketing Association, LLC. Annual Meeting
Location
Embassy Suites - Winchester
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Annual meeting of the Marketing Association with financial report, investment report and election of officers.
Time
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Title
YF&R Excellence In Agriculture Presentations
Location
Embassy Suites - Eton
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Hear from South Carolina's finest young leaders as they share about their involvement in agriculture, leadership and promoting Farm Bureau's mission.
Time
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Title
Pesticide Applicators Training
Location
Embassy Suites - Kensington DEFG
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Costs/Fees
Earn pesticide applicators credits.
Time
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Title
FSA Loan Program Updates
Location
Embassy Suites - Pembroke
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Costs/Fees
Hear from agency officials about changes to FSA loan programs.
Time
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Title
Yellow-Legged Hornet Update
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Embassy Suites - Oxford
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Yellow-legged hornets, native to Asia and first detected in the United States as an invasive, exotic species in Savannah, Georgia in August 2023, are a threat to European honeybees around the globe. These hornets terrorize the honeybee (and other native pollinators) while attempting to eat the honeybees and raid their hives of honey and larval bees. If left unchecked, they will add to the growing list of issues the European honeybee faces in the U.S. as our primary crop pollinator. In November 2023, the hornets were detected in Lowcountry South Carolina and have since spread as far north as Hilton Head (perhaps farther). Clemson University’s Department of Plant Industry will provide an update on the survey, trapping, and eradication efforts and what the future holds for the program and our honeybees in SC.
Time
3:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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YF&R Discussion Meet Competitor Orientation
Location
Embassy Suites - Eton
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3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Title
County FB Investment Board, LLC
Location
Embassy Suites - Winchester
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Costs/Fees
Annual Meeting of County Investment LLC, with financial report, investment report and election of officers.
Time
4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Title
Discussion Meet Semi Finals A/B/C/D
Location
Embassy Suites - Kensington ABC, Eton
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Come to hear South Carolina young farmers discuss some of the most challenging issues facing agriculture today and determine solutions to problems being debated across the nation.
Time
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Title
SCFB Land Trust Annual Meeting
Location
Embassy Suites - Pembroke
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Time
5:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Title
Young Farmer & Rancher Disussion Meet - Final Round
Location
Embassy Suites - Kensington A, B, C and Eton
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Costs/Fees
The Top 4 Finalists hold their final discussion before the State winner is determined.
Time
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Title
Silent Auction & Farmers Market and Craft Fair Open
Location
Embassy Suites - Windsor ABC
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Costs/Fees
Silent Auction bidding ends at 7:15 p.m.
Time
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Title
Awards & Recognition Dinner
Location
Marriott Resort - Atlantic Ballroom
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Time
9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
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Silent Auction Item Pick-Up
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Embassy Suites - Windsor A
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Time
7:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Title
Convention/Voting Delegate Registration
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Embassy Suites - Hotel Lobby
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Time
8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Title
Voting Delegate Session
Location
Embassy Suites - Kensington DEFG
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Voting delegate session followed by election of officers and the Organizational Meeting of the 2024 SCFB Board of Directors
Time
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Title
Farmers Market & Craft Fair
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Embassy Suites - Windsor BC
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Time
9:00 a.m. - 9:25 a.m.
Title
Youth Ambassador Registration
Location
Embassy Suites - Oxford
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Time
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Title
Youth Ambassador Interviews
Location
Embassy Suites - Winchester
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Time
10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Title
Farmers Market & Craft Fair Item Pickup
Location
Embassy Suites - Windsor BC
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Costs/Fees
Counties pick up unsold items. Any items not picked up by 10:30 am will be donated to a local charity.
Time
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Title
Pee Dee District Caucus
Location
Embassy Suites - Kensington A
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Time
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
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Piedmont District Caucus
Location
Embassy Suites - Kensington B
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Time
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Title
Central Disctrict Caucus
Location
Embassy Suites - Kensington C
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Time
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Title
Coastal District Caucus
Location
Embassy Suites - Eton
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Time
12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Title
Youth Ambassador Luncheon
Location
Embassy Suites - Oxford
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Costs/Fees
Boxed lunch for Youth Ambassador competitors, WLC and staff.
Time
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Title
Annual and/or Board Meeting of Affiliate Companies
Location
Embassy Suites - Kensington DEFG
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Costs/Fees
To be held immediately following the adjournment of the State Board meeting.
- SC Ag in the Classroom Fund Board
- SCFB Foundation
- SCFB Holding Co.
- Pro-Ag, LLC
- SCFB Management, LLC
- SCFB Financial Services, LLC
Time
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Title
Youth Ambassador Presentations
Location
Embassy Suites - Kensington A
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Costs/Fees
Listen in as the finalists for the 2024 Youth Ambassador competition make their presentations.
Time
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Title
Silent Auction Item Pick-Up
Location
Embassy Suites - Windsor A