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