WV Farm Bureau Magazine October 2013 | Page 18

Capito, Candidates Speak at Wirt Regional Cookout Shelley Moore Capito addressed a large crowd at the Regional Farm Bureau Cookout on September 7th in Wirt county. Capito addressed concerns about Syria and threats by the Obama administration, as well as budget concerns, and what she hopes to bring to the Senate if she is successful in her bid to succeed retiring Senator Jay Rockefeller. A number of other candidates, both local and state-wide, spoke as well. WVFB President Charles Wilfong took a few moments to touch on upcoming state and national legislation of concern to agriculture. Of particular note were on-going oil & gas drilling and leasing issues and private property rights with regard to trespassers. Attendees were treated to a delicious meal, including barbeque with all the trimmings. OFF UP TO MSRP Greenbrier Motor Company 111 Seneca Trail, Lewisburg, WV 24901 (800) 654-6338 www.greenbriermotors.com 18 West Virginia Farm Bureau News