Local woman named to national farm council

Board members from the National Black Growers Council announced that six new farmers have joined their organization, including a Pine Bluff woman.

The new members include:

• Everlyn Bryant, J.N. Bryant Jr. Farm Partners in Pine Bluff.

• Howard James, Jibb’s Vineyard in Byromville, Ga.

• Thomas J. Turner, Turn Farm/Ranch in Pansey, Ala.

• Boatner Ware, Ware Planting Co. Inc. in Rayville, La.

• Antron Williams, Williams Farms in Rowesville, S.C.

• Andrew Jackson, Jackson Farms in Morven, Ga.

Details: Visit www.nationalblackgrowerscouncil.com .

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