organizations on the regional, state, and national
level is critical for staying informed on agricultural
topics coming down the pike. The clan uses their
broad-based knowledge of all facts of the industry
by serving in a variety of leadership roles. They
are quick to agree that they see involvement in
such organizations as Farm Bureau as resource
to receive additional education, but also as a
valuable avenue to share their opinions on topics
that may shape the future of agriculture. “It is
a dynamic business we are in, and we have to
continually educate ourselves,” Bryon stressed. It
is imperative to them to be involved, as they feel
that farmers are often too passive when it comes
to making their voices heard and stepping up to
help for a common good. A distinguished West
Virginia University alumni and 2008 inductee
into the West Virginia Agriculture and Forestry
Hall of Fame, Sam is no stranger to spending
time away from the farm to serve in a variety
of leadership roles. He represented the West
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Virginia Beef Industry Council as a director on
the National Livestock and Meat Board, chaired
the West Virginia Farm Bureau Beef Cattle
Committee, and served on the American Farm
Bureau’s Beef Advisory Committee. A member
for 50 plus years, he has served the membership
of the Greenbrier County Farm Bureau in a
variety of leadership positions. Byron and Ben
have followed the lead of their father. Ben has
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