Bryant Chapman, 31, and J.D. Sink, 50, filed to run for the two open seats on Friday, June 12. Chapman and his wife, Michaela, of the Little River Community, have two children: Wren, 7, and Jade, 4. They raise beef cattle and feed crops, are in pork production, and operate a sawmill as well.

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Other benefits for farmers include recognition through Agricultural District signs, the right for the Advisory board to hold public meetings on condemnation in the districts, and eligibility for possible Farmland Preservation Funds. This program will be a wonderful tool that we can use to protect the rapidly vanishing farmland and to help preserve our rural way of life in Alexander County. The Alexander Voluntary Farmland Preservation Program VAD Advisory Board meets quarterly and consists of Chairman Coy Reese, Vice Chair Eugene White, Scott Sink, Traci Fox, Kent Herman, Dustin Queen, and Bryant Chapman.

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Bryant Chapman lives in the Little River Community with his wife, Michaela, and their two children. He serves on the Alexander Voluntary Farmland Preservation Program VAD Advisory Board.

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Chapman and his wife, Michaela, of the Little River Community, have two children: Wren, 7, and Jade, 4. They raise beef cattle and feed crops, are in pork production, and operate a sawmill as well.

Bryant raises beef cattle, grows feed crops, is involved in pork production, and operates a sawmill.

Two seats on the Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors will be on the ballot in the November 3 General Election. The incumbents currently serving in those seats are Bryant Chapman and Eugene White. Supervisors serve four-year terms.

Bryant currently serves on the Alexander Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors.

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Mr. Chapman stated that this is his second time running for the board. He was elected in 2022 after having served the remainder of Bill Chapman’s term, who was his late grandfather. “I believe God has entrusted us to care for His land, resources, and animals. As a result of that, and a career in agriculture, I’m passionate about that responsibility and doing what we can to be good stewards of what He entrusted us with,” Bryant Chapman said.

Advocates for responsible stewardship of land, natural resources, and animals.

- Advocates for responsible stewardship of land, natural resources, and animals.

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As of September 2, 2026, Bryant Chapman did not have a website or any information online.

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- A soil and water conservation district supervisor is 1 member of a board of 5 supervisors that works to improve the soil and water quality in the county through education. 
- The board of supervisors provide technical and financial assistance to help land users maintain their land and surrounding ecosystems. 
- The board of supervisors design long term conservation programs that teach environmental care, pollution reduction, and provide incentives for using these practices, especially for agricultural workers. 
- The board of supervisors provide short term educational services like competitions, field days, and workshops to educate the public on conservation. 
- Soil and water conservation district supervisors are elected to 4 year terms in non-partisan races. However, 2 of the board members are appointed by the state soil and water commission. 

Member of board of supervisors that creates aid programs and educates people on environmental conservation. 