Johnny Barnes, 61, president of Barnes Farming Corporation, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, July 12th, following complications from an illness. A visionary farmer and respected community leader in Nash County, Mr. Barnes dedicated his life to advancing the sweetpotato industry and agricultural excellence across North Carolina and beyond.
Read MoreThe Barnes family and Maxine Whitley, owners of Barnes Farming, donated a portion of their farmland for the expansion of Sandy Fork Missionary Baptist Church’s cemetery.
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