On the recordSeptember 25, 2019
Each August, I participate in a bus tour of South Carolina's Second Congressional District with my wife, Roxanne, and dedicated staff from the Washington and district offices. This year, the tour took us to the Clemson University Sandhill Research and Education Center in Columbia. The Sandhill Research and Education Center plays a vital role in the growth of statewide agribusiness. We were welcomed by long-time friend, Director Kathy Coleman. During the visit, we heard updates from faculty members Cory Heaton, Adam Kantrovich, and Nathan Smith on their research in agribusiness programming, which promotes President Donald Trump's policies of farm exports. We learned from farm manager Cody Bishop of the incubator program, which provides small plots for startup farmers to begin growing their business. The visit was jointly hosted with the South Carolina Farm Bureau. We were welcomed by David Wilson, Gary Spires, and Charles Wingard. In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget September the 11th in the global war on terrorism. ____________________
