Pendleton Farmers' Society

The Pendleton Farmers' Society was organized on June 12, 1815, as the "Farmers Society of Pendleton District"; its first president was Col. Thomas Pinckney. The farmers joined together to improve agricultural practices on their land. Committees were appointed to address agricultural subjects; at meetings of the Society, members presented papers on agricultural topics with the public sometimes being invited to hear the speakers.

From the description of Pendleton Farmers' Society records, 1815-1965. (Clemson University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 43888237

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