The Rowan County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the next Power in Partnership (PIP) program will feature our annual Salute to Agri-business with noted author Michele Payn: Food Bullying How to Avoid Buying B.S. The virtual program is scheduled for Thurs., March 18, 7:30 a.m. PIP sponsors are F & M Bank, Farm Bureau and James River.
Michele takes a lively look at where trends have led to bullying within agriculture and how we can be more compassionate in our business to help consumers better understand the complexities of the food system.
Annually, The Rowan Chamber and Rowan County Cooperative Extension partner to highlight the importance of agri-business in Rowan County. Michelle Patterson (Patterson Farm) is the chair of the Chamber’s Agri-business Committee. Amy-Lynn Albertson (Rowan County Extension Office Director) will emcee the program and provide updated agri-business economic impact numbers.