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Local woman wins
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Weaverville resident Crystal Rob- the forefront of an ever-changing Carolina Farm Bureau Federation
Weaverville, NC 28787
erts, a student at North Carolina agricultural environment?” Fall Festival last November in Ra-
State University, won the American As winner, Roberts earned a leigh. Her victory in the national
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Farm Bureau Federation’s 2009 $2,500 scholarship from the CHS competition was the first by a North
Collegiate Discussion Meet held Foundation. She is pursuing an ani- Carolina college student.
Feb. 8 at the Young Farmer and mal science degree at North Carolina In all, 42 college students or re-
Rancher Leadership Conference in State University and plans a career cent graduates from across the U.S.
Nationwide Sacramento, Calif. Roberts emerged in food animal veterinary medicine competed for the top prize.
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as the winner after four rounds of after completing her education. She “Farm Bureau’s strength depends
competition. In the final round, she is a former state officer of the North on its members’ ability to creatively
competed against three other final- Carolina Future Farmers of America analyze agricultural issues and de-
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ists: Bernie LeFils of Florida; Mi- and is active in agricultural leader- velop solutions that best meet their
chael O’Shane Hughes of Utah; and ship organizations. needs, as well as the needs of agri-
Christy Huffman of Virginia. The Roberts qualified for the national culture,” said AFBF President Bob
final discussion topic was: “How do competition by winning the Colle- Stallman. “At the collegiate level, the
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land grant universities remain on giate Discussion Meet at the North discussion meet is designed to foster
these crucial skills in young people
who may one day be active farmers
Women's & Childrens
and ranchers.”
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The other competitors reaching
the “Final Four” stage of the com-
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Open 10 - 5 Mon - Fri, 10 - 4 Sat $1,000 from the CHS Foundation,
Forks of Ivy Plaza 901-6 Old Mars Hill Hwy.
which also presented $250 to every
competitor not reaching the finals.
This special to the Tribune.
Crystal Roberts.
6 THE TRIBUNE - Feb 26 - Mar 4, 2009
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