Agriculture Development Board

Meetings

• 6:30 p.m.
• 2nd Wednesday of every month
• Franklin County Government Center
  1255 Franklin Street
  Room B-75
  Rocky Mount, VA 24151

Members

• Monica Bowman, Vice Chair - Blackwater District
• Christopher Brooks - Blue Ridge District
• Randall Hodges - Gills Creek District
• Donnie Montgomery - Boone District
• Anna Prillaman Robertson - Rocky Mount District
• Jason Thurman, Chairman - Snow Creek District
• Jason C. Altice - Union Hall District
• Beth Simms, Secretary - County Staff Liaison

Purpose

The Agriculture Development Board of Franklin County was established in 2007 for the purposes of:

• Promote and enhance the economic viability of production agriculture, forestry, and agri-business
• Represent the agriculture community's position on policy issues at the local, state, and federal level
• Provide advice and counsel to the Franklin County Board of Supervisors on policies relating to viability and sustainability of agriculture
• Partner with other organizations to increase public understanding and awareness of state-of-the-art agricultural practices
• Promote utilization of land use, conservation, and agricultural best management practices
• Expand agricultural educational programming and workforce development
• Advocate and coordinate agricultural economic development, investment, marketing, and promotion activities
• Establish a network of agricultural producers and suppliers to encourage diversification and strengthen the agricultural infrastructure
• Promote agri-tourism
• Promote positive networks among stakeholders