MILLER RECEIVES AGRIBUSINESS AWARD

COLUMBIA, SC…(January 2012) Russell Miller of Saluda was recently named recipient of the Outstanding Agribusiness Award for the Mid-State Region by the SC Young Farmer and Agribusiness Association at a state conference held in Columbia, SC.

Mr. Miller was presented a framed certificate and cash award by ArborOne Farm Credit who sponsors the recognition program in concert with the SC Young Farmer and Agribusiness organization.

Owner of NAPA Auto Parts in Johnston, Mr. Miller’s operation specializes in filters, hydraulics, and tractor parts. He is responsible for ordering, stocking, selling, and making deliveries. His wife Candice does all bookwork. Purchasing the business in 2008, Mr. Miller’s store employs two.

An FFA alumnus, Mr. Miller is also involved with Little League . He is an active member of Midland Volunteer Fire Department, St Williams Catholic Church, and the Saluda County Young Farmer and Agribusiness Chapter. He and his wife have two children, Texanna and Quinten.

Amanda Nichols, Agricultural Education instructor at Saluda High School, serves as the professional advisor to the local Young Farmer and Agribusiness group.

Miss Saluda Pageant

Saluda, SC (August 10, 2011) - The Second Annual Miss Saluda Beauty Pageant was held in conjunction with the Saluda Young Farmers Organization, the Saluda Tractor Pull. The title of Miss Saluda is one of the most coveted in Saluda County. The pageant was held in the historical Saluda, SC theater on August 6, 2011. A DVD video of the pageant may be purchased by clicking here.

This years winner of Miss Saluda is Miss Chelsea Nichols (picture left).

2011 William A. Whitfield Saluda Young Farmer Scholarship Award Winners Saluda, SC (July 14, 2011)   The Saluda Young Farmer Scholarship is presented in the amount of $2,000 to three local students. Scholarship applications were judged and awarded based on Majoring in Agriculture or Related Field, Financial Need, Grades, Community Service/Involvement and Leadership Activities, and Essay. This year’s winners are Curtis Berry, Alex Coleman, and Cameron Durham.
Curtis Berry	Alex Coleman	Cameron Durham
Curtis Hunter Berry is the son of Luke Berry and Teresa Porter. He is a rising freshmen at Clemson University where he will be majoring in Animal Science-Pre-veterinary Medicine. After Clemson he wants to go to UGA for his vet degree and open a clinic in Saluda.	Alex is the son of Cheryl Coleman. He is a rising freshmen at Clemson University where he will be majoring in Ag Mechanics. After collage he plans on returning to Saluda to find a job locally.	Cameron Durham is the son of John and Cindy Durham. He is attending Piedmont Technical College majoring in Diversified Agriculture. His plans after college are to secure a job in the agriculture field which will include his passion for cattle.

Purchase your copy of the April 29, 2011 Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League Truck and Tractor Pull Video. Click Here to Order. Below is a sample of the video.

RILEY RECEIVES AGRIBUSINESS AWARD

COLUMBIA, SC (January 2011)…Frazier D. “Buck” Riley, Jr., of Saluda was recently named recipient of the Outstanding Agribusiness Award for the Mid-State Region by the SC Young Farmer and Agribusiness Association at a state conference held in Charleston, SC.

Mr. Riley was presented a framed certificate and cash award by ArborOne Farm Credit who sponsors the recognition program in concert with the SC Young Farmer and Agribusiness organization.

Co-owner of F.D. Riley and Son, Mr. Riley is responsible for buying and replacing equipment, planning, quoting, and bidding jobs.  Starting the business in 1977 with the purchase of a bulldozer, Mr. Riley’s company now operates with 30 pieces of equipment.  Recent jobs include excavation work for Columbia Farms feed mill, erosion control work for Fort Jackson, and clearing of the Saluda Piggly Wiggly location.  Mr. Riley contributes much of the success of his operation to his father.

An FFA alumnus, Mr. Riley is also involved with the family dairy and beef cattle operation, Riley Farms, LLC.  He is an active member of the Saluda County Cattlemen’s Association, the Saluda County Forestry Association and the Saluda County Young Farmer and Agribusiness Chapter.

Amanda Nichols, Agricultural Education instructor at Saluda High School, serves as the professional advisor to the local Young Farmer and Agribusiness group.

2010 William A. Whitfield
Saluda Young Farmer Scholarship Award Winners

Saluda, SC (August 2010)   The William A Whitfield Saluda Young Farmer Scholarship is presented in the amount of $1,500 to four local students.  Scholarship applications are based on the student being an agriculture major, their grades, community and leadership activities, as well as an essay.  This year’s winners are Brian Lawrence Bushey, Creighton Riley Price, Sally Ruth Yon, and Thomas Drake Yon.

Brian Bushey	Creighton Price	Sally Yon	Drake Yon

Brian is the son of Bill and Marlene Bushey.  He is a rising freshmen at Piedmont Tech where he will be majoring in General Engineering and Business Management.  His future goal is to work in an agricultural related field in Saluda and surrounding counties. 

Creighton is the son of Ansel and Amy Price.  He is a rising junior at Clemson University majoring in Agricultural Mechanization and Business.  His plans after college are to secure a job in the agribusiness field.

Sally is the daughter of Kevin and Lydia Yon.  She is a rising sophomore at Clemson University where she is majoring in Agricultural Education.  Her future plans are to return to this area and teach agriculture.

Drake is the son of Kevin and Lydia Yon.  He is a rising freshmen at Clemson University where he will be majoring in Agricultural Economics.  After college he plans to return to the family farm.

Congratulations to all of our 2010 scholarship winners!

Below is a video of the  winners announced at the 2010 Saluda Young Farmer Truck and Tractor Pull on August 13, 2010.

Bushey Wins Energy Efficiency Award

Columbia, SC (January 2010)…William and Marlene Bushey, members of the Saluda County Young Farmer and Agribusiness Chapter, are the Mid-state Region winners of the SC Young Farmer and Agribusiness Association Energy Efficiency Award which is sponsored by Duke Energy, SCANA, Inc., and the Pee Dee Electric Cooperative. The Busheys received a cash award and an engraved plaque in recognition of their success in the efficient use of energy in their home.

Amanda Nichols, Agricultural Education Instructor at Saluda High School, serves as the professional advisor to the local Young Farmer and Agribusiness chapter.

Saluda Young Farmer - Agribusiness Chapter Tops in State

Columbia, SC (January 2010)…The Saluda County Young Farmer and Agribusiness Chapter was recognized as the Outstanding Chapter in South Carolina at a recent conference of agriculturalists held in Charleston, SC.

Nationally recognized for its sponsorship of a Truck and Tractor Pull, the Saluda Chapter is affiliated with the National Tractor Pullers Association. Their annual show draws entries and spectators from throughout the southern states. Funds raised at the event are used by the chapter to provide a number of college scholarships valued at $2000 each to area students. In addition to awarding scholarships, the chapter financially supports a number of educational and community organizations and projects each year, including sponsoring a dinner in recognition of the Saluda County Law Enforcement officials and Volunteer Fire Department volunteers.

The chapter makes its land area and other facilities available annually for the Palmetto Antique Tractor Show, the Saluda High School Rodeo and the Saluda County Cattlemen’s Association Equipment Sale.
The widely recognized Saluda County Farm-City Week “Taste and See” event is supported by the Young Farmer and Agribusiness Chapter and attended by many of its members.

The chapter received a cash award and an engraved plaque from the Southern States Cooperative which sponsors the recognition program in concert with the State Young Farmer and Agribusiness Association.

Russell Miller

2009 Scholarship Awards

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Miller is Outstanding President of Agricultural Group

Columbia, SC….Russell Miller of Saluda was recently named state winner in the Outstanding Chapter President Award category by the South Carolina Young Farmer- Agribusiness Association, according to John W. Parris, state director of public affairs for the organization.

The announcement of Mr. Miller’s selection for this prestigious award was made at the annual conference of the organization held in Myrtle Beach. He received a plaque and cash award from the Massey-Ferguson Company who sponsors the recognition program in concert with the adult agricultural education organization.

Amanda Nichols, Agricultural Education instructor at Saluda High School, serves as advisor to the Saluda chapter.