Forrest Howell

About this race

Soil & Water Conservation District board: promotes conservation of soil, water and natural resources, often working with farmers and landowners on conservation programs.

3 candidates ran for Beaufort Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

About Forrest Howell

Farmer. A Beaufort County farmer from the Pinetown area with a master's degree in entomology and plant pathology from NC State University. He serves as secretary of the NC Soybean Growers Association and secretary/treasurer of the Southern Soybean Research Program. In October 2025 the Beaufort district nominated him to the NC Soil and Water Conservation Commission to fill the unexpired supervisor term of James Allen, who moved out of the county.

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• Archie Griffin
• Adam Philipps

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What does the Beaufort Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor seat do?

Soil & Water Conservation District board: promotes conservation of soil, water and natural resources, often working with farmers and landowners on conservation programs.

Who is Forrest Howell running against?

Archie Griffin and Adam Philipps, for Beaufort Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor.

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