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Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor
Dee Freeman, Secrctary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION
October 7, 2010
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Ross Lewis
P_ O_ Box 264
Bladenboro, North Carolina 28320
Subject: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
Ross LeNvis Farm
Facilitv No. 9-52
Permit No. AWS090052
Bladen County
NOD — 2010 -PC -1060
Dear Mr. Lewis:
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of water Quality
On December 11, 2009, the staff of the NC Division of Water Quality (DNNIQ), Aquifer Protection Section
(AFS), were notified of a high freeboard level in one or more of the facilities lagoons.
As a result of this incident, you are hereby notified that, having been permitted to have a non -discharge
permit for the subject animal waste disposal system pursuant to 15A NCAC 2T .1300; you have been
found to be in violation of your Certified Animal Waste Management flan (CAWMP) and the Swine
Waste System General Permit No. AWG100000 as follows:
Deficiency 1:
Failure to maintain waste levels in your lagoon/storage ponds in accordance with the facility's CAWMP
in accordance with Condition V. 2. Of Swine waste System General Permit No. AWG 100000.
On December 11, 2009, a lagoon/storage pond level was documented at 18 inches of freeboard. A level of
19 inches is the maximum level allowed by your permit and Certified Animal Waste Management Plan.
Continue to follow the proposed actions outlined in your Plan of Action (POA) submitted to the
Fayetteville Regional Office. Take all necessary additional steps to insure lagoon levels remain in
compliance with Section (2) of your permit.
Mailing Address Phone [phone] location Nor hCarolina
1617 Mail Service Center Fax [phone] N. Salisbury St. ;Vlltmmllly
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Raleigh, NC 27604
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Mr. Ross Lewis
October 7, 2010
If you have not already done so, provide a written response to this Notice of Deficiency once lagoon
levels are back in compliance.
Failure to comply with conditions in a permit may result in a recommendation of enforcement action, to
the Director of the Division of Water Quality who may issue a civil penalty assessment of not more that
twenty-five thousand ($25,000) dollars against any "person" who violates or fails to act in accordance
with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit under authority of G.S. 143-215.6A.
If you have any questions concerning this Notice, please contact me at (910) 433- 3300.
Sincerely,
n W. Honeycut
Environmental Specialist
Fayetteville Regional Office.
cc: Keith Larick/APS CAFO Unit
FRO Compliance Animal Files
NCDS WC -FRO

October 13, 2010
Topic: NOD Farm 9-52 (Ross Lewis Farm)
I spoke directly with Mr. Lewis on October 13, 2010. He informed me that the freeboard
issue was resolved within 2 days after the reported violation in keeping with the
submitted POA.
Tony Honeycutt
AP/FRO

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O�O� WAr�9pG Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
p North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
>Alan W, Klimek, P -E. Director
0 ,C Division of Water Quality
August 22, 2003
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Ross Lewis
PO Box 264
Bladenboro, NC 28320
Subject: Inadequate Freeboard
No Further Action
Ross Lewis Farm
09-52
Bladen County
Dear Mr. Lewis:
Thank you for your recent submittal of the information requested in our letter dated April 16,
2003. The Fayetteville Regional Office has determined that no further enforcement actions will
be taken by the Division for the inadequate freeboard.
However, upon review and consideration of the information submitted, the Fayetteville Regional
Office has determined that an NOV is appropriate due to poor operation and management.
In the future, please continue to evaluate ways to maintain freeboard levels in the required range.
These methods include, but are not limited to, water conservation practices, adding additional
application sites, updating your cropping systems, adding additional and/or more flexible
application equipment, and maintaining the lagoon levels at the lowest allowable and appropriate
levels throughout the year. Our staff looks forward to continuing to work with you and your
Technical Specialist to evaluate and implement any needed changes to your system -
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Thank you again for your cooperation. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to
contact the staff of our Fayetteville Regional Office at 910-486-1541.
Sincerely,
aul . Ra is
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
cc: FRO File: 09-52
Non -Discharge Compliance and Enforcement Unit
DWQ Central Files

of Visit ® Compliance Inspection O Operation Review O Lagoon Evaluation
Reason for Visit O Routine O Complaint O Follow up O Emergency Notification O Other ❑ Denied Access
Facility Number 09 52 Date of Visit: 3/18/2004 Time: 12:00
�,^ ...�. 0 Not Operational O Below Threshold
® Permitted ® Certified [3 Conditionally Certified 0 Registered Date Last Operated or Above Threshold: .........--.
Farm Name: KQSS.Lexi5..E;1r ll .......................... .. County: Bladen ............................................... EK0 ............
OwnerName: Rcuss................................. ..... Lewis--..------..-------.---................................... Phone No: 9.10,8-63-3SOQ...........................................................
Mailing Address:FG.Hu.1f4.......................
Facility Contact:
Onsite Representative: .........................................
Certified Operator: Edyxard.K...............
Location of Farm:
..................... Title: -.
Olat> cabj tra..N.C-------------••--------------...---•--••-----•----. ZB320.............
Phone No:
. Integrator: O�ro1K�a.'S.Qf.Ca�Rti Ua,.Ant+:.....................
........................................... .............
L1X13'iS..Sx.......................................... Operator Certification Number: 1.8.69.5 .............................
H[wy 211 South to SR 1176 turn right go to SR 1128, turn left and farm on left 1.5 miles. &
®Swine ❑ Poultry ❑ Cattle ❑ i-iorse Latitude 34 • 31 30 Longitude 78 • FTE], 15 u
Design Current
Swine Canacity Ponulation
❑ Wean to Feeder
® Feeder to Finish 3200
El Farrow to Wean
❑ Farrow to Feeder
❑ Farrow to Finish
❑ Gilts
❑ Boars
Design Current Design Curiieut�`
Poultry . .,,Ca acity Population Cattle . Ca act Population"',
❑ Layer JE1 Dairy
❑ Non-Layer ❑ Non -Dairy
❑ Other
Total Design Capacity 3,100
Total SSLW 432,000
Number of Lagoons 1 Subsurface Drains Present Spray Field Area
Discharges & Stream Impacts
1. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? ❑ Yes ® No
Discharge originated at: ❑ Lagoon ❑ Spray Field ❑ Other
a. If discharge is observed. was the conveyance man-made? ❑ Yes ❑ No
b. If discharge is observed, did it reach Water of the State? (If yes, notify DWQ) ❑Yes ❑ No
c. Iifdischar-c. is observed, what is the estimated flow in gal/min'?
d. Does discharge bypass a iagcwn system? (If yes. notify DWQ)
2. Is there evidence of past discharge from any part of the operation?
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes ❑ No
3. Were there any adverse impacts or potential adverse impacts to the Waters of the State other than from a discharge? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Waste Collection & Treatment
4. Is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate? ❑ Spillway ❑ Yes ❑ No
Structure I Structure 2 Structure 3 Structure 4 Structure ] Structure 6
Identifier:
Freeboard (inches): .............
12112103 Cnntinued

Facility Number: 09-52 j Date of Inspection 3/18/2004
5. Are there any immediate threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed? (ie/ trees, severe erosion, ❑ Yes ❑ No
seepage, etc.)
6. Are there structures on-site which are not properly addressed and/or managed through a waste management or ❑ Yes ❑ No
closure plan?
(If any of questions 4-6 was answered yes, and the situation poses an
immediate public health or environmental threat, notify DWQ)
7. Do any of the structures need maintenance/improvement? ❑ Yes [:]No
8. Does any part of the waste management system other than waste structures require maintenance/improvement? ❑ Yes ❑ No
9. Do any stuctures lack adequate, gauged markers with required maximum and minimum liquid level ❑ Yes ❑ No
elevation markings?
NVaste Application
10. Are there any buffers that need maintenance/improvement? ❑ Yes ❑ No
11. Is there evidence of over application'? If yes, check the appropriate box below. ❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Excessive Ponding ❑ PAN ❑ Hydraulic Overload ❑ Frozen Ground ❑ Copper and/or Zinc
12. Crop type
13. Do the receiving crops differ with those designated in the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP)? ❑ Yes ❑ No
14.
a) Does the facility lack adequate acreage for land application?
❑ Yes
❑ No
b) Does the facility need a wettable acre determination?
❑ Yes
❑ No
Reviewer/Inspector Signature: Date:
c) This facility is pended for a wettable acre determination?
❑ Yes
❑ No
15.
Does the receiving crop need improvement?
❑ Yes
❑ No
16.
Is there a lack of adequate waste application equipment?
❑ Yes
❑ No
Odor Issues
17.
Does the discharge pipe from the confinement building to the storage pond or lagoon fail to discharge at/orbelow
❑ Yes
❑ No
liquid level of lagoon or storage pond with no agitation?
18.
Are there any dead animals not disposed of properly within 24 hours?
❑ Yes
❑ No
19.
is there any evidence of wind drift during land application? (i.e. residue on neighboring vegetation, asphalt,
❑ Yes
❑ No
roads, building structure, and/or public property)
20.
At the time of the inspection did the facility pose an odor or air quality concern? If yes, contact a regional
❑ Yes
❑ No
Air Quality representative immediately.
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Cornmeiats (refer to question #):.Explain any YES answers aiild/or any recomirrendations or any oth"er comments
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DWQ staff observed an irrigation event that was taking place next to the highway. The observations indicated nothing improper being
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done. Staff looked at the hydrant, pipe, and field edge next to the road for any possible problems and found none.
Reviewer/Inspector Name marry Baxley Mark Brantely =
Reviewer/Inspector Signature: Date:

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Type of Visit O Compliance Inspection O Operation Review O Lagoon Evaluation
Reason for Visit O Routine O Complaint O Follow up O Emergency Nolafication Q Other ❑ Denied Access
Facility Number 09 g2 Late of Visit: 3!1812004 Time: 12:ob
O Not Operational 0 Below Threshold
® Permitted ® Certified [3 Conditionally Certified 0 Registered Date Last Operated or Above Threshold: .........................
Farm Name: Kass.0 xb..Fay............................ County: Bladca ............................................... F.EiO...--.- ....
Owner Name: Ross -------------------------------
Mailing Address: FQ.BQN.26.4.........
Facilio, Contact: ..................................
Onsite Representative
Certified Operator: JFdW; FdX ........
Location of Farm:
... Lewis .............. ......... ............
............................... ....Title:....
........................................................
............. Un:is.sx.,....................
Phone No: 9.1.0A6J-35O0..........................................................
............... MAdenbitraM .................................................... 2.8320 ............
Phone No:
Integrator: �Erctux�ta'.a�Ga�atliutat,.tlac,.................................
Operator Certification Number: 1,805 .............................
lwy 211 South to SR 1176 turn right go to SR 1128, turn left and farm on left 1.5 miles. f
®swine ❑Poultry ❑Cattle ❑ Horse Latitude 34 • 31 30 " Longitude 78 • 50 15 "
Design Current
Swine Canacity Population
❑ Wean to Feeder
Feeder to Finish 3200
❑ Farrow to Wean
❑ Farrow to Feeder
❑ Darrow to Finish
[]Gilts
❑ Boars
Design Current Design Current
Poultry Capacity Po elation Cattle Capacity Population
❑ Layer ❑ Dairy
❑ Non -Layer JEI Non -Dairy
❑ Other
Total Design Capacity 3,200
Total SSLW 432,000
Number of Lagoons l I I I Subsurface Drains Present
pray Field Areal"
Discharges & Stream Impacts
I . Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation"
Discharge originated at: ❑ Lagoon ❑ Spray Field ❑ Other
a. if discharge is observed, ",:is the conveyance man-made'?
b. If discharge is observed, did it reach Water of the State'? (If yes, notify DWQ)
c. If discharge is observed, what is the estimated flow in gal/i-nin?
d. Does discharge bypass a lagoon system`? (if yes. notily DWQ)
2. Is there evidence of past discharge from any part ofthe operation?
3. Were there any adverse impacts or potential adverse impacts to the Waters of the State other than from a discharge?
Waste Collection & Treatment
4. Is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate? ❑ Spillway
Structure I Structure 2 StrUCturc 3 Structure 4 Structure S
❑ Yes ® No
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes ❑ No
Structure 6
Identifier:
...................................................... ..........
Freeboard (inches):
12112103 Continued

Facility Number: 09-52 Date of Inspection 3/18/2004
5. Are there any immediate threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed? (ie/ trees, severe erosion, ❑ Yes ❑ No
seepage, etc.)
6. Are there structures on-site which are not properly addressed and/or managed through a waste management or ❑ Yes ❑ No
closure plan?
(If any of questions 4-6 was answered yes, and the situation poses an
immediate public health or environmental threat, notify DWQ)
7. Do any of the structures need maintenance/improvement? ❑ Yes ❑ No
8. Does any part of the waste management system other than waste structures require maintenance/improvement? ❑ Yes ❑ No
9. Do any stuctures lack adequate, gauged markers with required maximum and minimum liquid level ❑ Yes ❑ No
elevation markings?
Waste Application
10. Are there any buffers that need maintenance/improvement? ❑ Yes ❑ No
11. Is there evidence of over application? If yes, check the appropriate box below. ❑ Yes ❑ No
[]Excessive Ponding ❑ PAN ❑ Hydraulic Overload ❑ Frozen Ground ❑ Copper and/or Zinc
12. Crop type
13. Do the receiving crops differ with those designated in the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP)? ❑ Yes ❑ No
14. a) Does the facility lack adequate acreage for land application? ❑ Yes ❑ No
b) Does the facility need a wettable acre determination`? ❑ Yes ❑ No
c) This facility is pended for a wettable acre determination? ❑ Yes ❑ No
15. Does the receiving crop need improvement? ❑ Yes ❑ No
16. Is there a lack of adequate waste application equipment'? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Odor Issues
17. Does the discharge pipe from the confinement building to the storage pond or lagoon fail to discharge at/or below ❑ Yes ❑ No
liquid level of lagoon or storage pond with no agitation?
18. Are there any dead animals not disposed ofproperly within 24 hours? ❑ Yes ❑ No
19. Is there any evidence of wind drift during land application? (i.e. residue on neighboring vegetation, asphalt, ❑ Yes ❑ No
roads, building structure, and/or public property)
20. At the time of the inspection did the facility pose an odor or air quality concern? if yes, contact a regional ❑ Yes ❑ No
Air Quality representative immediately.
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any
Comments (refer to question'#) Explain aYES ans�vers.and/or. anv recotnmendations,or'any other carnments
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WQ staff observed an irrigation event that was taking place next to the highway. The observations indicated nothing improper being
done. Staff looked at the hydrant, pipe, and field edge next to the road for any possible problems and found none.
Reviewer/Inspector Name Larry Baxley Mark Brantely
Reviewer/Inspector Signature: Date:

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State of No-th Carolina
Depbrir lent of Environment,
Health and Natural Rbsources
Fayetteville Regional Office
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James B. Hunt. Jr., Governor � � p
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary � � F1
Andrew McCall, Regional Manager
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
October 12, 1995
Mr. Ross Lewis
PO Box 264
Bladenboro, NC 28320
SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection
SR 1128 Swine Farm
Bladenboro, NC
Bladen County
Dear Mr. Lewis:
On Tuesday, October 10, 1995, this office was notified by our Raleigh Central Office
concerning a potential swine waste runoff problem at your swine farm located off SR 1128
in Bladen County. As the result of this complaint, your farm was investigated on this same
date. Please find enclosed a copy of our Compliance Inspection Report for your
Information. It is the opinion of this office that your facility is In compliance with 15A
NCAC 2H, Part .0217, and that animal waste management is being properly performed.
Should you have any questions regarding this matter, feel free to contact me at (910)
486-1541.
Sincerely,
Grady Dobson
GD/bs
Enclosure
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- Brown's of Carolina
Kathy Dugan, Bladen County
Agriculture Extension Service
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NORTH CAROLINI! DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH & NATURAL RESOMCZS
DIVISION OF AL
Fayetteville Regional Office
Animal Operation Compliance Inspection Form
Ross Lewis
PO Box 204, Bladenboro, NC 28320
10/10/95
910) 648-2531
09-52
All questions answered negatively will be discussed in sufficient detail in
the Comments Section to enable the deemed Permittee to perform the appropriate
corrections:
Animal 9mration Tyne:
Horses, cattle, swine, poultry, or sheep
1. Does the number and type of animal meet or exceed
the (.0217) criteria? [Cattle (100 head),
horses (75), swine (250), sheep (1,000), and
poultry (30,000 birds with liquid waste
system)]
2. Does this facility meet criteria for
Animal Operation REGISTRATION?
3. Are animals confined fed or maintained
in this facility for a 12 -month period?
4. Does this facility have a CERTIFIED ANIMAL
WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN?
5. Does this facility maintain waste management
records (Volumes of manure, land applied,
spray irrigated on specific acreage with
specific cover crop)?
6. Does this facility meet the SCS minimum
setback criteria for neighboring houses,
wells, etc?
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SECTION III
Field Site Manacxement
1. Is animal waste stockpiled or lagoon
construction within 100 ft. of a USGS
Map Slue Line Stream?
2. Is animal waste land applied or spray
irrigated within 25 ft. of a USGS Map
Blue Line Stream?
3. Does this facility have adequate acreage
on which to apply the waste?
4. Does the land application site have a
cover crop in accordance with the
CERTIFICATION PLAN?
5. Is animal waste discharged into waters of
the state by man-made ditch, flushing system,
or other similar man-made devices?
5. Does the animal waste management at this
farm adhere to Best Management Practices
(BMP) of the approved CERTIFICATION?
7. Does animal waste lagoon have sufficient
freeboard? How much? (Approximately 4.0')
S. Is the general condition of this CAFO facility,
including management and operation,
satisfactory?
ysfto is
Section III
(3) According to the Certified Waste
Management Plan, approximately 25-30
acres are required to assimilate the
wastewater generated from this
facility. Approximately 130-140 acres
are available to be utilized for this
animal waste complex.
Section III
(4) The cover crops are a combination of
row crops, small grains (wheat, oats,
rye, etc.) and Coastal Bermuda. All
land observed had an established cover
crop in place and some fields were
being prepared for the winter cover.
Section III
(Q This farm is relatively new and this
was the first spray event that occurred
from this facility. BMP's appeared to
be implemented at this farm and
managing of spray irrigation potential
runoff was thoroughly discussed.
Overall, the
animal waste management at this facility appeared to be operating
in compliance with all DEM regulations.

Site Requires Immediate Attention: No
Facility No. 09-52
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
ANIMAL FEEDLOT OPERATIONS SITE VISITATION RECORD
DATE: 10/10 , 1945
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Farm Name/Owner: Ross Lewis
Mailing Address: PO Box 264, Bladenboro, NC 28320
County: BLADIIQ
Integrator: Brown's of Carolina Phone: 910 29
On Site Representative: Ross Lewis Phone: [phone]
Physical Address/Location: From Bladenboro take SR 1176_ to SR 1128. Entrance to farm is
1 mile from the SR 1176 - SR 1128 intersection.
Type of Operation: Swine x Poultry Cattle
Design Capacity: 4/800 finishing Number of Animals on Site: 3,200
DEM Certification Number: ACE DEM Certification Number: ACNEW
Latitude• Longitude: ,
Circle Yes or No
Does the Animal Waste Lagoon have sufficient freeboard of 1 Foot + 25 year 24 hour storm event
(approximately 1 Foot + 7 inches) (&or No Actual Freeboard: 4 Ft. 0 Inches
Was any seepage observed from the la:oon{s)? Yes o No Was any erosion observed? Yes or No
Is adequate land available for spray? es or No Is the cover crop adequate? 'e qr No
Crop(s) being utilized: Coasts Re a Grass, Corn, Soy Beans, ((S�na11 grains wheat, oats, rye).
Does the facility meet SCS minimum setback criteria? 200 Feet from Dwellin §? es or No
100 Feet from Wells? Z"sr No
Is the animal waste stockpiled within 100 Feet of USGS Blue -Line Stream? Yes or 1&a
Is animal waste land applied or spray irrigated within 25 Feet of a USGS Map Blue Line: Yes or No
Is animal waste discharged into water of the state by man-made ditch, flushing system, or other
similar man-made devices? Yes or No If Yes, Please Explain.
Does the facility maintain adequate waste management records (volumes of manure, land applied,
spray irrigated on specific acreage with cover crop)? �& or No
Additional Comments: As a result of a complaint concerning runoff from the waste lagoon,
this facility was investigated on 10/10/95. This facility appeared well managed and
maintained. Records of application were available and the spray acreage ashan� est BT sFied
cover crop. Drift and the potential for runoff were discussed with Mr. Lewis. No runoff
was observed and the lagoon had adequate freeboar .
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Inspector Nam
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Signature
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Cc:
Steve Vedder
Tue, Oct 10, 1995 8:20
CONMP AINT
Dianne Williams Wilburn
Dennis Ramsey
PLEASE RELAY TO THE REGION:
BLADEN CO. SOMEONE CALLED IN TO REPORT A HOG LAGOON RUNNING
OVER. OFF SR 1128 AND GOING INTO DITCHES AND STREAM.THE FARM
OWNER IS ROSS LEWIS. BEEN GOING ON OVER A WEEK. CALL CAME IN AT
7:00 LAST NIGHT.
REGION FOLLOW UPAS AP P
ALSO THERE WAS A FISH KILL ON THE NEUSE YESTERDAY_ CALL THE WARO
AND FIND OUT WHO TREY HAD ON THE RIVER AND TI;IE STATUS OF THE
SITUATION. LET ME KNOW THIS MORNING.
THANKS
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ROSS LEWIS - (800) HEAD'FM � G HOUSES
STATE ROAb # 1128 - BLA.DE14BORO - BLADEN COUNTY
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DMECTIONS : 11
FROM
ELI ZABETxTOwN
TAKE HWY . #
242 THROUGH
BLADENBORO, THEN -TAKE ARIGHT
ON�FORREST
ROAD (STATE
ROAD 0 1176).
GO TWO (2) MILESiAND THEN
TAKE GHT ON
RAVEL STATE
ROAD # 11.28,
FARM ENTRANCE WILL BE APPROX: 1 MILE ON
E LEFT, LOOT{
FOR BROWN'S
r.
MAR %F)T)RESS:
SHIPPING
ADDRESS:
-INC!
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DMECTIONS : 11
FROM
ELI ZABETxTOwN
TAKE HWY . #
242 THROUGH
BLADENBORO, THEN -TAKE ARIGHT
ON�FORREST
ROAD (STATE
ROAD 0 1176).
GO TWO (2) MILESiAND THEN
TAKE GHT ON
RAVEL STATE
ROAD # 11.28,
FARM ENTRANCE WILL BE APPROX: 1 MILE ON
E LEFT, LOOT{
FOR BROWN'S
OF 'CAROLINA FART41 SIGN.
i
MAR %F)T)RESS:
SHIPPING
ADDRESS:
-INC!
ROSS
ROSS LEWIS
POST 1 '.
Bi-
�STATE
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ROAD
$LADENBORd,
f 1128
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