Mecklenburg County Farm Bureau

08/18/2025

On August 8th, the Mecklenburg County Farm Bureau Board of Directors hosted a legislative brunch with local elected officials and leaders. We had a fantastic turnout and robust discussion about the issues that are currently impacting our farmers at the local and state level.

08/18/2025

Two weeks ago, the Mecklenburg County Women’s Committee had the opportunity to volunteer at Blackberry Ridge Farm. We were able to provide the summer campers with a live goat milking experience, a cow milking simulation, as well as educational materials through NC Farm Bureau "Ag in the Classroom". We have enjoyed and appreciated this event for the past two years, and the opportunity to teach local youth about agriculture!

05/22/2025

Congratulations to Spring 2025 Going Local Grant winner Jennifer Aycock. Her homeschool, Green Oak Schoolhouse, is in Mecklenburg County.

She will be purchasing composting equipment, beehives, and starting a rain garden.
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She is pictured with Cindy and Eddie Stroup from Mecklenburg County Farm Bureau, and her daughter.

05/22/2025

Mecklenburg County Farm Bureau is proud to have a grant recipient for the NC Farm Bureau "Ag in the Classroom" Going Local Grant. Great work Green Oak Schoolhouse!

Thanks to the N.C. Farm Bureau Ag in the Classroom Going Local Grant, we've already started lessons in composting, soil health, water conservation, and native plants. We're excited to finish the year strong with more hands on lessons focusing on sustainability and ecological responsibility! 👩🏻‍🌾🌱

Thank you, Mecklenburg County Farm Bureau, for enhancing our learning opportunities. ❤️

04/08/2025

One of the main priorities of our Women's Leadership Committee is supporting local students, particularly those that are interested in pursuing a career in the agricultural industry.

Each year, we reward up to two $1,500 scholarships to Mecklenburg County Farm Bureau member families with children seeking higher education.

Applicants must be a high school senior in a household with a Mecklenburg County Farm Bureau member. Priority is given to those students pursuing agricultural, health, trade, or educational career courses of study.

Interested in applying? The link is below and applications are due by April 11th.

02/24/2025

Last week, our board members installed two raised beds for our Friend of a Farmer Grant recipients. This year, we were able to award 10 grants to teachers throughout the Greater Charlotte area. These grants will allow students in Mecklenburg County to receive valuable agriculture education both inside and outside of the classroom.

11/07/2024

One of the main priorities of our Mecklenburg County Women's Committee is getting local students and teachers involved in agriculture, our state's #1 industry.

As such, for the past 15 years we have awarded "Friend of a Farmer" grants to pre-K and elementary teachers in Mecklenburg County with a desire to incorporate agriculture in their classrooms.

Teachers have three options to apply for: a subscription to the NC Farm Bureau "Ag in the Classroom" book planter, a raised garden bed & a subscription to the book planter, OR a $150 open resource grant & a subscription to the book planter.

Interested in this great program? The application for our Friend of a Farmer Grant is now open and the deadline to apply is November 15th.

08/29/2024

Last week our Mecklenburg County Farm Bureau Board of Directors and Women’s Committee kicked off our “Why the 25?” campaign at our Steele Creek office. The goal of this campaign is to educate our agents and staff on the reasoning, financial breakdown, and importance of the Farm Bureau annual $25 membership dues. We look forward to continuing this program in our remaining Mecklenburg County offices!

06/28/2024

Yesterday, the Mecklenburg County Women’s Committee and Board of Directors had the opportunity to volunteer at a local farm camp at Blackberry Ridge Farm. We were able to provide campers with a live goat milking experience, a cow milking simulation, as well as educational materials through NC Farm Bureau "Ag in the Classroom". It was a great day of education and fun!

04/22/2024

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Farms might face a 25% decrease in income this year

02/14/2024

Happy Valentine's Day!

I'm in the mooood for love! 💘💘💘

N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services North Carolina Cattlemen's Association

12/04/2023

This competition is kicking off the 88th Annual NCFB Convention in Greensboro. Chris Westmoreland is representing Mecklenburg County in the Discussion Meet Competition. Christopher knows his agriculture!