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Howard farmer participates in Ag Exchange ProgramKansas Peggy Bellar, a soybean grower from Howard, Kan., recently spent five days in North Carolina, Aug. 4 to 8, learning about agriculture in that state as part of the summer Regional Exchange and Awareness Program sponsored by the American Soybean Association and the United Soybean Board and hosted by the North Carolina Soybean Producers Association. Bellar participated with 12 other producers from northern states in this program, which highlights agriculture production and industry unique to the region and encourages growers to share information that enhances their knowledge and skills. "This program is a valuable opportunity for ASA members," said ASA President John Hoffman. "It gives our growers a chance to learn about farming in other parts of the country and to share ideas and build relationships. ASA is grateful to the United Soybean Board for sponsoring REAP and to the North Carolina Soybean Producers Association for graciously hosting northern soybean growers this year." The tour traveled to and explored the agriculture and industry in and around Raleigh, Kinston, Beaufort, Pantego, Ponzer, Aurora, Everetts, Zebulon and Sims, North Carolina. Participants began at North Carolina State University's Lake Wheeler Road Laboratory and dined at the Poultry Educational Unit that evening. Other highlights included a tour of the Cunningham Research Station and Open Grounds Farm, a reception and dinner at the North Carolina Maritime Museum, Blacklands Farm Managers' Tour, the East Carolina Soy Processing facility, and the Roanoke-Tar Cotton Gin, plus visits to several local farms. While showcasing the regional similarities and differences in agriculture, the ASA/USB REAP tour encourages learning and relationship building between soybean growers and the ag industry. This benefits the member-driven policy work of ASA and the soybean industry as a whole, and enables members to see how checkoff activities are supporting state soybean issues. 9/8/08 Date: 9/4/08
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