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CABARRUS COUNTYBOARD OF COMMISSIONERSREGULAR MEETINGNOVEMBER 21, 20116:30 P.M.AGENDA CATEGORY:Recognitions and PresentationsSUBJECT:Commerce/SWCD - Recognition <strong>of</strong> Thomas Porter, Jr., Recipient <strong>of</strong> theNorth Carolina Farmer <strong>of</strong> the Year Award and the Swisher Sweets/SunbeltExpo Southeastern Farmer <strong>of</strong> the Year Award for 2011BRIEF SUMMARY:Tommy and Vickie Porter, owners <strong>of</strong> an 850 acre farm in Concord, wereselected as the North Carolina Farmer <strong>of</strong> the Year in August andthe Swisher Sweets/Sunbelt Expo Southeastern Farmer <strong>of</strong> theYear Award in October. The Farmer <strong>of</strong> the Year award recognizesexcellence in agricultural production and management, along withleadership in community and farm organizations. The award also honorsfamily contributions in producing safe and abundant supplies <strong>of</strong> food, fiberand shelter products for U.S. consumers. The Porter farm also receivedthe 1999 NC Conservation Farm Family award.The Porters (Tommy and Vicky) are very active in the community.• Vicky Porter currently serves as Vice-Chair <strong>of</strong> the NC Soil and WaterConservation Commission.• Tommy previously served as Chairman <strong>of</strong> the Cabarrus CountyWatershed Improvement Commission.• Tommy is a former <strong>board</strong> member <strong>of</strong> the Cabarrus Soil and WaterConservation District and currently serves as an associate member.REQUESTED ACTION:Recognize and congratulate the Porter family on winning theseprestigious awards.C-1Page 235

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