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John Abbott Headshot
John Abbott

NA Head, Regulatory and Stewardship, Syngenta Crop Protection

336-253-9666
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David Anderson Headshot
David Anderson

Horticulture Operations Supervisor

828-557-5352
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Linda Andrews

National Legislative Director, NC Farm Bureau

919-745-9528
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Todd Armstrong

President, North American Region at Phibro Animal Health

Cell: 317-847-8798
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W. Dwight Armstrong
W. Dwight Armstrong

Manager, JDA Consulting LLC / Former CEO, National FFA Organization

317-605-7296
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Bailee Arnold
Bailee Arnold

Director of Outreach, NC Pork Council

(252) 235-7304
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Al Averitt

President, Protech Advisory Services Inc.

910-813-4033
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Alan Ayers

Retired, Innovative Vector Control Consortium

Cell: 919-280-5499
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Alan Ayers

Retired, Innovative Vector Control Consortium

Cell: 919-280-5499
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Susan Ayscue

Ex-Officio | Part-Time Administrative Asst., Academic / Departmental Fundraising and the NC AHS Board, NC State’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

919-513-7989
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Jennifer Badger headshot
Jennifer Badger

Category Pricing Analyst, Food Lion

828-577-2427
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Lee Barnwell
Lee Barnwell

SiteOne- Business Development Manager

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Rodolphe Barrangou

Todd R. Klaenhammer Distinguished Professor, NC State University

919-917-3104
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Nathan Bennett

International Agronomist, Universal Leaf

252-578-7271
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Chad Benton

Board Immediate Past President | Crop and Knowledge Systems Manager, BASF

704-254-5930
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Chad Benton

Crop and Knowledge Systems Manager, R&D Agricultural Solutions BASF

704-254-5930
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Ray Best
Ray Best

Retired- Director of Project Delivery, Duke Energy

919-622-5240
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Collin Davidson Blalock Headshot
Collin Davidson Blalock

Owner/Operator, Collin’s Produce, LLC / Loan Officer, AgCarolina Farm Credit

252-235-7791
JB
Joshua Bledsoe Headshot
Joshua Bledsoe

State Ag Ed Leader/FFA Advisor, NC FFA

919-513-1205
JB
Joshua Bledsoe headshot
Joshua Bledsoe

State Agricultural Education Leader & State FFA Advisor, NC State

984-789-2431
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Bryan Blinson

Board Vice President | Executive Director, NC Cattleman’s Association

919-552-9111
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Bryan Blinson

Retired, NC Cattleman’s Association

919-422-9108
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Luke Blizzard
Luke Blizzard

President/Owner, Blizzard Farms

252-814-5288
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Richard Bonanno Headshot
Richard Bonanno

Ex-Officio | Associate Dean, Director of NC State Extension

919-515-1372
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Adrian Boyd headshot
Adrian Boyd

Sales Agronomist, AgXplore

252-945-7888
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Luke Bozeman
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Sam Brake, Jr.

Retired - NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

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Brian Brazeau

Partner at Ferment Co.

LB
Leanne Brooks
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Jason Brown
JB
Jay Bryant
Jay Bryant

Retired - Former CEO Maryland-Virginia Milk Producer Association

703-282-0536
TB
Toni Bucci
Toni Bucci

CCO/Co-Founder of ActiveCross CEO, Founder of Sable Fermentation Owner of Riggin Consulting

973-886-3333
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Charles Budinoff

International Flavors and Fragrances, Inc.

608-215-3062
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Tony Burd

Senior Regulatory Stewardship Manager, Syngenta

772-633-3454
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Andrew Burleson

Farmer, Thurman Burleson and Sons Farms

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Lakean Byrd
Lakean Byrd

Liggett Vector Brands, LLC - Field Sales Admin Assistant

826-260-0040
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Chris Cammarene-Wessel

Ex-Officio | Director, Academic / Departmental Fundraising and the NC AHS Board, NC State’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

919-306-4969
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Chris Cammarene-Wessel Headshot
Chris Cammarene-Wessel

Ex-Officio | Director of Philanthropy, NC State CALS

919-515-7678, 919-306-4969
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Coltin Caraway Headshot
Coltin Caraway

Director of Nutrition, Mountaire Farms

919-921-9757
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Gary Cartwright Headshot
Gary Cartwright

Retired Director, NC State Dairy Enterprise System; Owner, Gary Cartwright Consulting; Co-Founder and Co-Owner, Comple Coffee International

919-795-9110
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Jeff Chandler

Executive Director at Agribusiness Henderson County

828-785-3775
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Benjamin Chapman

Department Head, Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences, NC State

919-515-8099
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Gwen Clark Headshot
Gwen Clark

Retired Agricultural Educator, Avery County High School

828-387-7944
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Sara Coats
Sara Coats

Executive Director, Cooperative Council of NC

919-820-5855
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Dr. William “Bill” Collins

Ex-Officio Director | Sr. Director of Major Gifts, CALS, NC State

Cell: 919-818-4529; Work: 919-513-2944
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Ashley Collins Headshot
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Henry Cook

Co-owner, Cookson Dairy Farm

704-875-1257
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Rick Coor

NC Beekeeper’s Association

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Robert Covington
Robert Covington

Retired , Universal Leaf North America US Inc.

252-343-1617
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Greg Craver
Greg Craver

Owner, Bellevue Manor Turf Corp.

(828) 439-1188
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Bob Crews

Assembly Manager, Hayward Industries

336-655-8010
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DeShon Cromartie

District 6 Field Representative, NC Farm Bureau

919-306-6312
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Cyndy Cromwell

JCRA Member

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Jennifer Gasque Crumpler

Regional Seed Sustainability Manager and Fiber Development Manager, BASF

910-309-8086
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Andy Curliss

National Director for Strategic Initiatives, SAS

919-810-7179
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Andy Curliss

Vice President of Strategic Engagement, National Pork Producers Council

919-810-7179
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Amy Dalrymple Headshot
Amy Dalrymple

Board President | Owner, Dalrymple Farm

910-890-1389
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Vance Dalton

Board Vice President | CEO, AgSouth Farm Credit

704-761-2800
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Justin Dalton

Dalton Farms LLC; Skyline Telephone

336-657-0856
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Peter Daniel Headshot
Peter Daniel

Retired Assistant to the President, NC Farm Bureau

919-302-2064
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Jennifer Daniels
JD
Jay Darden
Jay Darden

Regional Sales Manager, Farm Credit Express

910-990-6917
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Ellen  Davis
Ellen Davis

Commercial Animal Nutrition Innovation Director, Land O'Lakes

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Dr. Alyssa Degreenia

Faculty Representative, Assistant Director of the Agricultural Institute

919-515-3248
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Erin Delehanty

Senior Director FAI, NC State

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Dale Deppe Headshot
Dale Deppe

Owner, Spring Meadow Nursery

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MaryAnne Drake Headshot
MaryAnne Drake

Professor, NC State

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Cameron Eaker

Dairy Producer Representative - Owner, Eaker Dairy

704-435-6231
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Doug Edgeton

President and CEO, North Carolina Biotechnology Center

Cell: 919-314-7921; Work: 919-314-8347
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Ed Emory

Retired Duplin County Extension Director

910-290-1002
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Anna English
Anna English

Heritage Farm Supply, LLC - Owner & Lonesome Valley Cattle- Owner

(828) 234-7855
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Andy Eure Headshot
Andy Eure

Location Manager, Coastal AgroBusiness Inc

252-413-8250
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Allyson Farmer Headshot
Allyson Farmer

Associate Director of Leadership Annual Giving, NC State CALS

919-513-4037
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Beth Pugh Farrell

Agricultural Programs Specialist, NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services

919-707-3014
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Karen Fishel

Executive Director of Human Resources, Furnitureland South, Inc.

336-595-9018
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Rob Fleming

Farmer, Fleming Brothers Farm, LLC

252-578-7760
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Susan Weaver Ford

Co-owner & Farmer, Weaver Farms

Cell: 919-398-1656
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Joe French
Joe French

Agricultural Services Assistant Commissioner, NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services

(336) 932-9526
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Sterling Frierson Headshot
Sterling Frierson

Senior Director of Development, NC State CALS

919-515-2801
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Leslie Doss Fuquay
Leslie Doss Fuquay

Technical Expert, Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC

919-606-4614
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Jane Gardner

Retired-Agriculture Education Teacher

336-384-4418
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Jimmy Gentry Headshot
JG
Jimmy Gentry Headshot
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Malcolm Gibbs

Retired, County Extension Director

252-925-5681
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Jason Gipe
Jason Gipe

Assistant Dean for Philanthropy, CALS and President, NC Agricultural Foundation, Inc.

CG
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Charles Glass

CRG Agricultural Properties LLC

704-200-4453
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Roy Gorena headshot
Roy Gorena

Sales Representative, Syngenta

919-349-1308
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Frank Grainger headshot
Frank Grainger

Owner/President, Fair Products Inc

919-345-5353
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Michelle Grainger Headshot
Michelle Grainger

Executive Director, NC Sweetpotato Commission

919-894-1067
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Andy Gray

Owner, Grayhouse Farms

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Carrie Gray

Director of Executive Search, moss+ross

(919) 255-2167
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Preston Green
Preston Green

Co-Owner, Gamblin' Green Cattle Company; Co-Owner, Big Bottom Milk Company

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Tom Greene

Senior Director, Corteva Catalyst, R&D

Cell: 515-954-5949
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Matthew Grissom

Owner, Grissom Family Farm; Grissom Fertilizer Farm Supply & Tack Shop

252-226-6008
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Sam Groce

Retired, NCSU Extension

919-548-4324
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Wells Hall

Partner, Nelson Mullins Riley and Scarborough, LLP

704-417-3206
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Wells Hall Headshot
Wells Hall

Partner, Nelson Mullins Riley and Scarborough, LLP

704-417-3206
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Charles Hall
Charles Hall

Executive Director, NC Soybean Producers Association

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Wilma S. Hammett, PhD, MSHE, BSHE

NC State Professor Emeritus / Owner, Design Transitions

919-418-2365
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Matt Hannah headshot
Matt Hannah

Regional Sales Manager, Merck Animal Health

704-202-3078
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Michael Hare

President, Edenton-Chowan Chamber of Commerce

252-333-6827
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Brad Hargett

Project Manager, J.B. Preslar Company

704-288-8398
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Dennis Harrell Headshot
Dennis Harrell

Vice President of Sales, Your Local Greens

919-444-1205
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Norman Harrell headshot
Norman Harrell

County Extension Director, Wilson County

252-237-0111
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Norman Harrell headshot
Norman Harrell

County Extension Director, Wilson County

252-237-0111
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E.B. Harris

Owner/President, E.B. Harris Inc.

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Dana Harris
Dana Harris

Associate Vice Chancellor, Finance and University Treasurer

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Shane Harris
Shane Harris

Owner, E. B. Harris Livestock

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Mandy Hasty
Mandy Hasty

Board Vice President | Sr Director Manufacturing, RJ Reynolds

Cell: 336-829-9227
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Mandy Hasty
Mandy Hasty

Sr Director Manufacturing, RJ Reynolds

336-829-9227
DH
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David Heath

Service Manager, Quality Equipment

252-523-7376
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Kent Herman

Herman Dairy Farm

828-312-5310
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David Herring

Vice President, Hog Slat Inc.

910-260-0545
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Joy Hicks

Senior Director for Governmental Affairs and Policy, NC Department of Environmental Policy

Cell: 919-602-1732; Work: 919-707-8618
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Paul Hill

Director of Quality Assurance, Dean Foods Southeast Region

423-341-4878
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David Hoffman Headshot
David Hoffman

Chief Operating Officer, Hoffman Nursery

919-452-1506
DH
NC State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Logo
David Hogan

Dairy Processor Representative - Operations Manager, Milkco

502-263-8454
DH
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Doug Holland

Dairy Producer Representative - Holland Farms of Olin

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Carl Hollifield Headshot
Carl Hollifield

Director of Dairy Enterprise System, NC State

919-412-6208
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John Holshouser

Corporate Affairs and Communications Manager at JTI Liggett

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Greg Hoover Headshot
Greg Hoover

Retired Extension Director for Southeast District

336-760-1343
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Cathy Horton
Cathy Horton

Executive Director, NC Watermelon Association, NC Vegetable Growers Association, NC Association of Agricultural Fairs, NC Greenhouse Vegetable Growers Association

919-413-9544
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Robert Hosford

Executive Director, NC Ag Financial Authority

919-790-3949
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Sara Hough Headshot
Sara Hough

Technical Services Veterinarian, Swine, DSM Nutritional Products

910-305-0769
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NC State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Logo
Jim Howie

Member Services Manager, Maryland and Virginia Milk Producers

704-534-7958
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Gail Hughes
Gail Hughes

Orange Soil and Water Conservation

919-306-2696
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Matthew Inman
Matthew Inman

Technical Marketing Manager, BASF

336-408-0932
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NC State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Logo
Alex Ives

Dairy Education Coordinator, NC State

984-220-5206
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Gregory Jackson headshot
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Allen James Headshot
E. Allen James

Ex-Officio Director | Retired from RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment)

Cell: 703-232-5677
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Allison Jennings Headshot
Allison Jennings

Eastern Region Agricultural Education Coordinator, NC FFA

252-241-3532
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Eddie Jennings headshot
Eddie Jennings

Retired - AgCarolina Farm Credit

252-333-0230
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Brian Jennings

Co-Owner of B & S Enterprises, Inc.

252-333-2555
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Skipper Jones Headshot
Skipper Jones

SVP of Marketing and Communications, AgCarolina Farm Credit

919-250-9500 Ext.849
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Skipper Jones
Skipper Jones

SVP Chief Administrative Officer, AgCarolina Farm Credit

Bus Phone: 472-210-3276
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Jim Jones
Jim Jones

Owner of Jones Family Farms

252-230-2084
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Norman Jordan

Owner, Brush Creek Swiss Farms

919-545-1237
AJ
Amy Juliana
Amy Juliana

Director of Alumni and Engagement / Board Manager

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Kathy Kennel
Kathy Kennel

Executive Director, CALS Advancement

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Whitney King

Partner, King Farming Enterprises LLC

910-231-9435
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Sarah Kirby Headshot
Sarah Kirby

Assistant Director, FCS Program Leader / Professor, Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences, NC State Extension, NC State University

919-515-9154
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Evan  Kleinhans
Evan Kleinhans

Chief Executive Officer at AgCarolina Farm Credit

252-258-7338
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Hannah Klemmer

Sr. R&D and Commercialization Manager, Alamance Foods Inc.

919-880-1099
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Carolyn Jean Lackey
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Bundy Lane

President, Sarem Farms

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Leigh Lane

Stepstone Holsteins Inc.

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Sue Langdon

Retired Executive Director of NC Sweet Potato Commission; Current consultant for The Ruffian Agency

919-600-2125
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Summer Lanier
Summer Lanier

Executive Director, NC Poultry Federation

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Ayden Lee Headshot
Ayden Lee

Retired Chairman and CEO Four Oaks Bank

919-915-1155
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Kevin Leonard Headshot
Kevin Leonard

Executive Director, NC Association of County Commissioners

919-715-4369
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Kim LeQuire Headshot
Kim K. LeQuire

Manager, Kornegay Family Farms and Produce

919-915-3084
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Kim LeQuire Headshot
Kim LeQuire

Manager/HR/VP, Kornegay Family Farms and Produce

919-915-3084
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Milo Lewis headshot
Milo Lewis

Executive Director, NC Cattlemen's Association

252-717-4524
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Brittany Lloyd

Global Head of Seeds Quality, BASF

(919) 389-5897
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Bry Long
Bry Long

Sales & Operations Manager, Halifax Farm Service, Inc.

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Frank Louws Headshot
Frank Louws

Department Head, Horticulture Science

929-525-6689
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Dr. Michael Luther

Ex-Officio Director | CEO, Teewinot Life Sciences

Cell: 704-460-5330
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John Lyttle
John Lyttle

Extension Agent Agriculture - Small Farms & Local Foods, Durham County Extension Center

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Sarah Maddry
Sarah Maddry

NC Cooperative Extension, Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development

336-534-0271
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Jeremy Martin

Research Operation Manager, NC State

910-206-6375
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Kyle Mayberry Headshot
Kyle Mayberry

Director of Agriculture, The Biltmore Company

828-768-1956
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Kyle Mayberry Headshot
Kyle Mayberry

Director of Agriculture, The Biltmore Company

828-768-1956
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Roland McReynolds
Roland McReynolds

Executive Director, Carolina Farm Stewardship Association

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Aaron Messer Headshot
Aaron Messer

Area Business Manager, Bayer Crop Science

919-796-4971
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AJ Moore headshot
A.J. Moore

Branch Manager, AgCarolina Farm Credit

252-312-7744
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Heather W. Morton

Director of Ag in the Classroom, NC Farm Bureau Federation

919-623-3132
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Ashling Murphy
Ashling Murphy

Sr. Grain Manager, Mountaire Farms

(919) 909-9369
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Wendell (Dell)  Murphy, Jr.
Wendell (Dell) Murphy, Jr.

President & CEO of Murphy Family Ventures

910-285-1350
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Dwayne Myers

Owner, Myers Dairy Inc.

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Sarah Newby
Sarah Newby

Self Employed- Fundraising Consultant

919-368-1759
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Robin Nicholson
Robin Nicholson

Board President | Government and Community Relations District Manager, Duke Energy

704-820-9775
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Robin Nicholson
Robin Nicholson

Government and Community Relations District Manager, Duke Energy

704-530-3050
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Stanley Oliver, Jr.

Customer Service and Logistics Lead, Retired

252-423-0271
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Christian Overton
Christian Overton

Agronomist, Perdue Agribusiness

252-207-8302
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David Peele

Retired - Former President/CEO, Avoca Inc.

Cell: 252-724-0113
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Whitney D. Phillips

Chief Operating Officer, PhyllaTech

704-989-1821
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Jerry Pless

George Pless and Sons Dairy Farm

704-791-0968
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Brenda Pollard
JP
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Jimmy Pollock

W&P Farms and Pollock Family LLC.

252-560-1948
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Dan Poole Headshot
Dan Poole

Professor – Animal Science, NC State

919-515-0033
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Nelson Powell
Nelson Powell

Senior Vice President, First Bank & Trust Company

910-596-8295
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Ryan Power

Production Manager, Maryland and Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative

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Scott Prestage

VP of Turkey Production, Prestage Farms

910-385-6730
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Lisa Prince
Lisa Prince

Executive Director, NC Egg Association

919-319-1195
VP
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Vance Proctor

Sunny Hill Farm and Dairy

BP
Beth Pugh Farrell
Beth Pugh Farrell

Agricultural Program Development Coordinator, NCDA & CS

919-594-0315, 919-218-1515
KP
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Keelan Pulliam

Retired - Syngenta CEO, President, Group Head

(336) 420-7211
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Dr. Lina Quesada

Faculty Representative, Professor, University Faculty Scholar and Extension Specialist

919-513-3530
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Sarah Rachels
Sarah Rachels

AgSouth Farm Credit - Chief Administrative Officer

(704) 437-9690
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Richard Renegar

Co-Owner, Hunting Creek Preserves

704-902-7161
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Jonathan Renn
SR
Suzanne Rhinehart
Suzanne Rhinehart

Retired Extension 4-H Agent- Alexander Center President of Catawba County Ag Foundation

828-320-8013
DR
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David Rives

Senior Technical Services Veterinarian, Zoetis

910-385-6227
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Sharon Rogers Headshot
Sharon Rogers

Live Stock Farmer; Executive Secretary, NC Angus Association; Promotion Coordinator, NC Watermelon Association

336-583-9630
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Heather Rollins Headshot
Heather Rollins

Second Vice Chair | Marketing Director, Fairview Garden Center

919-427-1213
SR
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Susan Rollins

President, Fairview Garden Center

JR
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John Ryals

Ex-Officio Director | Co-founder, CEO and President, Paradigm Botanicals

Cell: 919-949-0926
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Herman Sampson

Retired Alumni Distinguished Undergraduate Professor

919-247-3212
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KP Sandeep

Department Head, Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences

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Brooke Cornelius Schmidt

Global Brand Licensing Category Manager, John Deere

919-418-3592
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Dinah A. Schuster

Executive Director, NCALS Research Foundation Board | Senior Director of Philanthropy, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Office of College Advancement

Cell: 406-600-6604; Work: 919-513-8294
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Corey E. Scott
Corey E. Scott

Committee Chair | Principal Nutrition Scientist, Cargill

Cell: 763-464-2008; Work: 763-383-4009
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John Michael Scott

Board Chairman | Loan Officer, AgSouth Farm Credit

336-639-9821
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Todd See
Todd See

Department Head & Professor, NC State Animal Science

919-515-2755
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Stacy Sereno
Stacy Sereno

North Carolina Farm Bureau - State Legislative Director and Legislative Counsel

(919) 306-4353
MS
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Michael Shaw

Agriculture Extension Agent, Cooperative Extension Service

910-641-2429
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Paul Sherman

Assistant to the President, NC Farm Bureau

919-741-3221
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Robert Shore Headshot
Robert Shore

Retired Owner of B. Roberts Food

704-650-2194
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Gary Sikes headshot
Gary Sikes

Owner, Bountiful Harvest Farm

704-258-2266
GS
George Simpson Headshot
George Simpson

Regional Manager, Yara North America, Inc.

252-241-5406
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George Simpson Headshot
George Simpson

Regional Manager, Yara International

TS
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Tom Skolnicki

University Landscape Architect, NC State

919-515-8050
SS
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Sterlina Smith

Sr. Manger of Innovation Partnerships, SAS

919-531-9339
JS
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Jeff Smith

AJ Smith and Sons, Inc.

WS
Walter Smith Headshot
Walter Smith

Retired, US Department of Agriculture

336-466-1471
JS
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Jason Smith

Director of Sales and Logistics, Maryland and Virginia Milk Producers Cooperation

RS
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Rick Smith

Board President | Leaf Tobacco Dealer, Independent Leaf Tobacco Co., Inc.

252-245-4826
TS
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Terry Smoak

Purchasing Manager, Hunter Farms

BS
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Bryant Spivey

County Extension Director - Johnston County, NC State

Cell: 919-500-1484; Work: 919-989-5380
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Katelyn Stack
Katelyn Stack

AgSouth Farm Credit, Loan Officer

919-757-3959
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Jennifer Stamey
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Blake Stevens
Blake Stevens

Executive Vice President - Regional Market Director - Research Triangle

Cell: 646-957-3246
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Reginald Strickland

Owner, Strickland Farming Group

910-594-0011
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Dr. Charles “Charlie” Stuber

Ex-Officio Director | (Emeritus) NC State Plant Breeding Consortium

Cell: 919-601-2519
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Zach Taylor

Technical Service Manager, Helena Agri-Enterprises LLC

252-503-0204
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Chase Tew

Product Line Marketing Manager, John Deere

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Jason Thomason

Director of Operations, Maryland and Virginia Milk Producers Cooperation

336-932-5113
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Malarie Thompson
Malarie Thompson

Maryland and Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative

336-681-5146
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Brad Thompson
Brad Thompson

North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services - Field Services

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Tim Thornsbury

Plant Manager, MD & VA Milk Producers Cooperative Assoc.

336-689-8022
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Rob Thornton

First Vice Chair | Division Director, Murdoch Developmental Center

919-745-7758
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Alycia Thornton

Director of Development, NC State

919-513-7068
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Jacob Traverse

Board Secretary | President and CEO, Center for Truth in Science

919-627-4970
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Ashley Troth
Ashley Troth

Horticulture Extension Agent, Durham County Extension

919-560-7290
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Steve Troxler

Commissioner of Agriculture, NCDA and CS

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Lynn Turner

Retired (Emeritus Professor Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences)

919-280-7704
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Frances G. Turner, MS, CFCS
Frances G. Turner, MS, CFCS

Chair ECA Grant Committee | Retired Family and Consumer Science Agent (Wake County)

919-779-4130
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William B. Upchurch, Jr.

Past Presidents Council | Executive Director, NC Tobacco Trust Fund Commission

Work: 919-733-2160; Home: 919-469-0057
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J. Milton Vaughan

Research and Farming - High Yield Corn and Soybean Research; Farming Cow/Calf Operation

252-332-9777
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Charlotte Vick

CFO / Sweetpotato Packing & Sales Manager, Vick Family Farms

252-885-0051
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Winnie Wade

External Affairs Manager, Dominion Energy

252-435-7154
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Owen Wagner

VP, Sr. Analyst – Rabobank/RaboResearch Food & Agribusiness

919-480-4903
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Mark Wellons
Mark Wellons

Farmer, W.I. Wellons and Sons

919-738-8140
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Kraig Westerbeek

President, Smithfield Hog Production

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Brittany Whitmire

Extension Associate, NC State

828-577-8598
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Cathy Fritts Wilkins

Co-Chair | Corporate Account Manager / Corporate Communications, Duke Energy - Charlotte, NC

704-519-6704
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Howard Williams

Partner, Brooks Pierce McLendon LLP

336-271-3113
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Brandon Williams
Brandon Williams

Product Manager, Helena Agri-Enterprise

910-990-1719
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Taneka Williams
Taneka Williams

Career and Technical Education Coordinator, Cumberland County Schools

910-286-4848
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Steve Wilson

Environmental Supervisor, Sibelco

828-766-8294
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Frank P. Wong, Ph.D.

Bayer Crop Science, Agricultural Affairs & LTO

Cell: 703-362-5966
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Andy Wood

Vice President of Sales, Lawson Insurance Group

919-798-8512
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Debbie Worley
Debbie Worley

Co-Owner, Bryant Worley Farms

919-921-1573
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Brielle Wright
Brielle Wright

Program Director, The National Black Growers Council; Founder, Farmers BAG

910-991-5385
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Dr. Mike Yoder

Ex-Officio | Associate Director and State Program Leader, 4-H

919-513-3509
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Brandon Young

Soil Conservationist, Madison County

828-713-8619
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Nicole Youngblood

Board Vice President | Extension Agent, NC State Extension

919-410-9926

Agricultural Institute (AGI) Advisory Board

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Al Averitt

President, Protech Advisory Services Inc.

910-813-4033
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Lee Barnwell
Lee Barnwell

SiteOne- Business Development Manager

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Joshua Bledsoe

State Agricultural Education Leader & State FFA Advisor, NC State

984-789-2431
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Adrian Boyd

Sales Agronomist, AgXplore

252-945-7888
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Chris Cammarene-Wessel

Ex-Officio | Director of Philanthropy, NC State CALS

919-515-7678, 919-306-4969
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Beth Pugh Farrell

Agricultural Programs Specialist, NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services

919-707-3014
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Rob Fleming

Farmer, Fleming Brothers Farm, LLC

252-578-7760
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David Herring

Vice President, Hog Slat Inc.

910-260-0545
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Brian Jennings

Co-Owner of B & S Enterprises, Inc.

252-333-2555
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Milo Lewis

Executive Director, NC Cattlemen's Association

252-717-4524
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Sarah Maddry
Sarah Maddry

NC Cooperative Extension, Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development

336-534-0271
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Wendell (Dell)  Murphy, Jr.
Wendell (Dell) Murphy, Jr.

President & CEO of Murphy Family Ventures

910-285-1350
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Sarah Newby
Sarah Newby

Self Employed- Fundraising Consultant

919-368-1759
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Herman Sampson

Retired Alumni Distinguished Undergraduate Professor

919-247-3212
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John Michael Scott

Board Chairman | Loan Officer, AgSouth Farm Credit

336-639-9821
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Rick Smith

Board President | Leaf Tobacco Dealer, Independent Leaf Tobacco Co., Inc.

252-245-4826
RS
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Reginald Strickland

Owner, Strickland Farming Group

910-594-0011
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Lynn Turner

Retired (Emeritus Professor Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences)

919-280-7704
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Charlotte Vick

CFO / Sweetpotato Packing & Sales Manager, Vick Family Farms

252-885-0051

CALS Alumni and Friends Society

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John Abbott

NA Head, Regulatory and Stewardship, Syngenta Crop Protection

336-253-9666
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John Alphin headshot
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Jennifer Badger headshot
Jennifer Badger

Category Pricing Analyst, Food Lion

828-577-2427
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Chad Benton

Board Immediate Past President | Crop and Knowledge Systems Manager, BASF

704-254-5930
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Collin Davidson Blalock

Owner/Operator, Collin’s Produce, LLC / Loan Officer, AgCarolina Farm Credit

252-235-7791
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Lakean Byrd
Lakean Byrd

Liggett Vector Brands, LLC - Field Sales Admin Assistant

826-260-0040
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Gwen Clark

Retired Agricultural Educator, Avery County High School

828-387-7944
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Dr. Alyssa Degreenia

Faculty Representative, Assistant Director of the Agricultural Institute

919-515-3248
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Karen Fishel

Executive Director of Human Resources, Furnitureland South, Inc.

336-595-9018
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Leslie Doss Fuquay
Leslie Doss Fuquay

Technical Expert, Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC

919-606-4614
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Matt Hannah

Regional Sales Manager, Merck Animal Health

704-202-3078
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Joy Hicks

Senior Director for Governmental Affairs and Policy, NC Department of Environmental Policy

Cell: 919-602-1732; Work: 919-707-8618
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Cathy Horton
Cathy Horton

Executive Director, NC Watermelon Association, NC Vegetable Growers Association, NC Association of Agricultural Fairs, NC Greenhouse Vegetable Growers Association

919-413-9544
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Amy Juliana
Amy Juliana

Director of Alumni and Engagement / Board Manager

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Hannah Klemmer

Sr. R&D and Commercialization Manager, Alamance Foods Inc.

919-880-1099
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Sarah Maddry
Sarah Maddry

NC Cooperative Extension, Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development

336-534-0271
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Kyle Mayberry

Director of Agriculture, The Biltmore Company

828-768-1956
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Aaron Messer

Area Business Manager, Bayer Crop Science

919-796-4971
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Heather W. Morton

Director of Ag in the Classroom, NC Farm Bureau Federation

919-623-3132
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Whitney D. Phillips

Chief Operating Officer, PhyllaTech

704-989-1821
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Dan Poole

Professor – Animal Science, NC State

919-515-0033
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Dr. Lina Quesada

Faculty Representative, Professor, University Faculty Scholar and Extension Specialist

919-513-3530
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George Simpson

Regional Manager, Yara North America, Inc.

252-241-5406
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Bryant Spivey

County Extension Director - Johnston County, NC State

Cell: 919-500-1484; Work: 919-989-5380
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Katelyn Stack
Katelyn Stack

AgSouth Farm Credit, Loan Officer

919-757-3959
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Jacob Traverse

Board Secretary | President and CEO, Center for Truth in Science

919-627-4970
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William B. Upchurch, Jr.

Past Presidents Council | Executive Director, NC Tobacco Trust Fund Commission

Work: 919-733-2160; Home: 919-469-0057
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Brandon Williams
Brandon Williams

Product Manager, Helena Agri-Enterprise

910-990-1719
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Andy Wood headshot
Andy Wood

Vice President of Sales, Lawson Insurance Group

919-798-8512
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Nicole Youngblood Headshot
Nicole Youngblood

Board Vice President | Extension Agent, NC State Extension

919-410-9926

NC Dairy Youth Foundation

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Charles Budinoff

International Flavors and Fragrances, Inc.

608-215-3062
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MaryAnne Drake

Professor, NC State

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Andy Gray

Owner, Grayhouse Farms

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Kent Herman

Herman Dairy Farm

828-312-5310
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Paul Hill

Director of Quality Assurance, Dean Foods Southeast Region

423-341-4878
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Alex Ives

Dairy Education Coordinator, NC State

984-220-5206
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Leigh Lane

Stepstone Holsteins Inc.

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Dwayne Myers

Owner, Myers Dairy Inc.

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Jerry Pless

George Pless and Sons Dairy Farm

704-791-0968
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Ryan Power

Production Manager, Maryland and Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative

VP
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Vance Proctor

Sunny Hill Farm and Dairy

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Jason Smith

Director of Sales and Logistics, Maryland and Virginia Milk Producers Cooperation

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Terry Smoak

Purchasing Manager, Hunter Farms

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Jason Thomason

Director of Operations, Maryland and Virginia Milk Producers Cooperation

336-932-5113
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Malarie Thompson
Malarie Thompson

Maryland and Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative

336-681-5146

JC Raulston Arboretum

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Cyndy Cromwell

JCRA Member

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Dale Deppe

Owner, Spring Meadow Nursery

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David Hoffman

Chief Operating Officer, Hoffman Nursery

919-452-1506
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Frank Louws

Department Head, Horticulture Science

929-525-6689
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Brenda Pollard
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Heather Rollins

Second Vice Chair | Marketing Director, Fairview Garden Center

919-427-1213
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Tom Skolnicki

University Landscape Architect, NC State

919-515-8050
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Rob Thornton

First Vice Chair | Division Director, Murdoch Developmental Center

919-745-7758
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Alycia Thornton Headshot
Alycia Thornton

Director of Development, NC State

919-513-7068
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Ashley Troth
Ashley Troth

Horticulture Extension Agent, Durham County Extension

919-560-7290
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NC 4-H Development Fund

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Vance Dalton

Board Vice President | CEO, AgSouth Farm Credit

704-761-2800
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Ed Emory

Retired Duplin County Extension Director

910-290-1002
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Allyson Farmer

Associate Director of Leadership Annual Giving, NC State CALS

919-513-4037
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Sterling Frierson Headshot
Sterling Frierson

Senior Director of Development, NC State CALS

919-515-2801
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Wells Hall

Partner, Nelson Mullins Riley and Scarborough, LLP

704-417-3206
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Milo Lewis

Executive Director, NC Cattlemen's Association

252-717-4524
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Robin Nicholson
Robin Nicholson

Board President | Government and Community Relations District Manager, Duke Energy

704-820-9775
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Brooke Cornelius Schmidt

Global Brand Licensing Category Manager, John Deere

919-418-3592
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Robert Shore Headshot
Robert Shore

Retired Owner of B. Roberts Food

704-650-2194
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Winnie Wade

External Affairs Manager, Dominion Energy

252-435-7154
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Dr. Mike Yoder

Ex-Officio | Associate Director and State Program Leader, 4-H

919-513-3509

NC Agricultural Foundation, Inc.

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David Anderson

Horticulture Operations Supervisor

828-557-5352
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Alan Ayers

Retired, Innovative Vector Control Consortium

Cell: 919-280-5499
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Rodolphe Barrangou

Todd R. Klaenhammer Distinguished Professor, NC State University

919-917-3104
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Nathan Bennett

International Agronomist, Universal Leaf

252-578-7271
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Chad Benton

Crop and Knowledge Systems Manager, R&D Agricultural Solutions BASF

704-254-5930
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Ray Best
Ray Best

Retired- Director of Project Delivery, Duke Energy

919-622-5240
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Bryan Blinson

Retired, NC Cattleman’s Association

919-422-9108
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Luke Blizzard
Luke Blizzard

President/Owner, Blizzard Farms

252-814-5288
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Sam Brake, Jr.

Retired - NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

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Leanne Brooks
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Jason Brown
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Jay Bryant
Jay Bryant

Retired - Former CEO Maryland-Virginia Milk Producer Association

703-282-0536
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Tony Burd

Senior Regulatory Stewardship Manager, Syngenta

772-633-3454
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Andrew Burleson

Farmer, Thurman Burleson and Sons Farms

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Coltin Caraway

Director of Nutrition, Mountaire Farms

919-921-9757
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Gary Cartwright

Retired Director, NC State Dairy Enterprise System; Owner, Gary Cartwright Consulting; Co-Founder and Co-Owner, Comple Coffee International

919-795-9110
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Jeff Chandler

Executive Director at Agribusiness Henderson County

828-785-3775
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Sara Coats
Sara Coats

Executive Director, Cooperative Council of NC

919-820-5855
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Henry Cook

Co-owner, Cookson Dairy Farm

704-875-1257
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Rick Coor

NC Beekeeper’s Association

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Greg Craver
Greg Craver

Owner, Bellevue Manor Turf Corp.

(828) 439-1188
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Bob Crews

Assembly Manager, Hayward Industries

336-655-8010
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Andy Curliss

Vice President of Strategic Engagement, National Pork Producers Council

919-810-7179
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Justin Dalton

Dalton Farms LLC; Skyline Telephone

336-657-0856
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Peter Daniel

Retired Assistant to the President, NC Farm Bureau

919-302-2064
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Jennifer Daniels
JD
Jay Darden
Jay Darden

Regional Sales Manager, Farm Credit Express

910-990-6917
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Erin Delehanty

Senior Director FAI, NC State

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Cameron Eaker

Dairy Producer Representative - Owner, Eaker Dairy

704-435-6231
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Anna English
Anna English

Heritage Farm Supply, LLC - Owner & Lonesome Valley Cattle- Owner

(828) 234-7855
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Andy Eure

Location Manager, Coastal AgroBusiness Inc

252-413-8250
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Joe French
Joe French

Agricultural Services Assistant Commissioner, NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services

(336) 932-9526
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Jane Gardner

Retired-Agriculture Education Teacher

336-384-4418
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Malcolm Gibbs

Retired, County Extension Director

252-925-5681
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Jason Gipe
Jason Gipe

Assistant Dean for Philanthropy, CALS and President, NC Agricultural Foundation, Inc.

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Charles Glass

CRG Agricultural Properties LLC

704-200-4453
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Roy Gorena

Sales Representative, Syngenta

919-349-1308
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Frank Grainger

Owner/President, Fair Products Inc

919-345-5353
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Michelle Grainger

Executive Director, NC Sweetpotato Commission

919-894-1067
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Preston Green
Preston Green

Co-Owner, Gamblin' Green Cattle Company; Co-Owner, Big Bottom Milk Company

MG
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Matthew Grissom

Owner, Grissom Family Farm; Grissom Fertilizer Farm Supply & Tack Shop

252-226-6008
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Sam Groce

Retired, NCSU Extension

919-548-4324
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Charles Hall
Charles Hall

Executive Director, NC Soybean Producers Association

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Michael Hare

President, Edenton-Chowan Chamber of Commerce

252-333-6827
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Brad Hargett

Project Manager, J.B. Preslar Company

704-288-8398
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Norman Harrell

County Extension Director, Wilson County

252-237-0111
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E.B. Harris

Owner/President, E.B. Harris Inc.

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Dana Harris
Dana Harris

Associate Vice Chancellor, Finance and University Treasurer

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Shane Harris
Shane Harris

Owner, E. B. Harris Livestock

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Mandy Hasty
Mandy Hasty

Sr Director Manufacturing, RJ Reynolds

336-829-9227
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David Heath

Service Manager, Quality Equipment

252-523-7376
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David Hogan

Dairy Processor Representative - Operations Manager, Milkco

502-263-8454
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Doug Holland

Dairy Producer Representative - Holland Farms of Olin

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Carl Hollifield

Director of Dairy Enterprise System, NC State

919-412-6208
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Cathy Horton
Cathy Horton

Executive Director, NC Watermelon Association, NC Vegetable Growers Association, NC Association of Agricultural Fairs, NC Greenhouse Vegetable Growers Association

919-413-9544
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Robert Hosford

Executive Director, NC Ag Financial Authority

919-790-3949
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Sara Hough

Technical Services Veterinarian, Swine, DSM Nutritional Products

910-305-0769
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Jim Howie

Member Services Manager, Maryland and Virginia Milk Producers

704-534-7958
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Gail Hughes
Gail Hughes

Orange Soil and Water Conservation

919-306-2696
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Matthew Inman
Matthew Inman

Technical Marketing Manager, BASF

336-408-0932
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Eddie Jennings

Retired - AgCarolina Farm Credit

252-333-0230
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Norman Jordan

Owner, Brush Creek Swiss Farms

919-545-1237
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Kathy Kennel
Kathy Kennel

Executive Director, CALS Advancement

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Whitney King

Partner, King Farming Enterprises LLC

910-231-9435
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Evan  Kleinhans
Evan Kleinhans

Chief Executive Officer at AgCarolina Farm Credit

252-258-7338
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Bundy Lane

President, Sarem Farms

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Summer Lanier
Summer Lanier

Executive Director, NC Poultry Federation

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Ayden Lee

Retired Chairman and CEO Four Oaks Bank

919-915-1155
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Kim LeQuire

Manager/HR/VP, Kornegay Family Farms and Produce

919-915-3084
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Milo Lewis

Executive Director, NC Cattlemen's Association

252-717-4524
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Bry Long
Bry Long

Sales & Operations Manager, Halifax Farm Service, Inc.

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John Lyttle
John Lyttle

Extension Agent Agriculture - Small Farms & Local Foods, Durham County Extension Center

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Jeremy Martin

Research Operation Manager, NC State

910-206-6375
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Roland McReynolds
Roland McReynolds

Executive Director, Carolina Farm Stewardship Association

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A.J. Moore

Branch Manager, AgCarolina Farm Credit

252-312-7744
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Ashling Murphy
Ashling Murphy

Sr. Grain Manager, Mountaire Farms

(919) 909-9369
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Robin Nicholson
Robin Nicholson

Government and Community Relations District Manager, Duke Energy

704-530-3050
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Stanley Oliver, Jr.

Customer Service and Logistics Lead, Retired

252-423-0271
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Christian Overton
Christian Overton

Agronomist, Perdue Agribusiness

252-207-8302
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Jimmy Pollock

W&P Farms and Pollock Family LLC.

252-560-1948
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Nelson Powell
Nelson Powell

Senior Vice President, First Bank & Trust Company

910-596-8295
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Scott Prestage

VP of Turkey Production, Prestage Farms

910-385-6730
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Lisa Prince
Lisa Prince

Executive Director, NC Egg Association

919-319-1195
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Beth Pugh Farrell
Beth Pugh Farrell

Agricultural Program Development Coordinator, NCDA & CS

919-594-0315, 919-218-1515
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Richard Renegar

Co-Owner, Hunting Creek Preserves

704-902-7161
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Jonathan Renn
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Suzanne Rhinehart
Suzanne Rhinehart

Retired Extension 4-H Agent- Alexander Center President of Catawba County Ag Foundation

828-320-8013
DR
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David Rives

Senior Technical Services Veterinarian, Zoetis

910-385-6227
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Sharon Rogers Headshot
Sharon Rogers

Live Stock Farmer; Executive Secretary, NC Angus Association; Promotion Coordinator, NC Watermelon Association

336-583-9630
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Heather Rollins Headshot
Heather Rollins

Second Vice Chair | Marketing Director, Fairview Garden Center

919-427-1213
SR
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Susan Rollins

President, Fairview Garden Center

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KP Sandeep

Department Head, Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences

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Todd See
Todd See

Department Head & Professor, NC State Animal Science

919-515-2755
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Michael Shaw

Agriculture Extension Agent, Cooperative Extension Service

910-641-2429
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Paul Sherman

Assistant to the President, NC Farm Bureau

919-741-3221
GS
Gary Sikes headshot
Gary Sikes

Owner, Bountiful Harvest Farm

704-258-2266
GS
George Simpson Headshot
George Simpson

Regional Manager, Yara International

JS
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Jeff Smith

AJ Smith and Sons, Inc.

WS
Walter Smith Headshot
Walter Smith

Retired, US Department of Agriculture

336-466-1471
JS
Jennifer Stamey
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Zach Taylor

Technical Service Manager, Helena Agri-Enterprises LLC

252-503-0204
MT
Malarie Thompson
Malarie Thompson

Maryland and Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative

336-681-5146
BT
Brad Thompson
Brad Thompson

North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services - Field Services

TT
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Tim Thornsbury

Plant Manager, MD & VA Milk Producers Cooperative Assoc.

336-689-8022
RT
Ronnie Trantham headshot
ST
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Steve Troxler

Commissioner of Agriculture, NCDA and CS

JV
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J. Milton Vaughan

Research and Farming - High Yield Corn and Soybean Research; Farming Cow/Calf Operation

252-332-9777
OW
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Owen Wagner

VP, Sr. Analyst – Rabobank/RaboResearch Food & Agribusiness

919-480-4903
DW
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MW
Mark Wellons
Mark Wellons

Farmer, W.I. Wellons and Sons

919-738-8140
BW
Brittany Whitmire Headshot
Brittany Whitmire

Extension Associate, NC State

828-577-8598
HW
Howard Williams Headshot
Howard Williams

Partner, Brooks Pierce McLendon LLP

336-271-3113
TW
Taneka Williams
Taneka Williams

Career and Technical Education Coordinator, Cumberland County Schools

910-286-4848
SW
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Steve Wilson

Environmental Supervisor, Sibelco

828-766-8294
DW
Debbie Worley
Debbie Worley

Co-Owner, Bryant Worley Farms

919-921-1573
BY
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Brandon Young

Soil Conservationist, Madison County

828-713-8619
NY
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Nicole Youngblood

Board Vice President | Extension Agent, NC State Extension

919-410-9926

Academic Programs Committee

MG
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Malcolm Gibbs

Retired, County Extension Director

252-925-5681
BL
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Bundy Lane

President, Sarem Farms

BL
Bry Long
Bry Long

Sales & Operations Manager, Halifax Farm Service, Inc.

LM
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AJ Moore headshot
A.J. Moore

Branch Manager, AgCarolina Farm Credit

252-312-7744
CO
Christian Overton
Christian Overton

Agronomist, Perdue Agribusiness

252-207-8302
JP
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Jimmy Pollock

W&P Farms and Pollock Family LLC.

252-560-1948
DR
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David Rives

Senior Technical Services Veterinarian, Zoetis

910-385-6227
SR
Sharon Rogers Headshot
Sharon Rogers

Live Stock Farmer; Executive Secretary, NC Angus Association; Promotion Coordinator, NC Watermelon Association

336-583-9630
SR
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Susan Rollins

President, Fairview Garden Center

JS
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Jeff Smith

AJ Smith and Sons, Inc.

SW
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Steve Wilson

Environmental Supervisor, Sibelco

828-766-8294
DW
Debbie Worley
Debbie Worley

Co-Owner, Bryant Worley Farms

919-921-1573

Audit & Finance Committee

AA
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Alan Ayers

Retired, Innovative Vector Control Consortium

Cell: 919-280-5499
CB
Chad Benton Headshot
Chad Benton

Crop and Knowledge Systems Manager, R&D Agricultural Solutions BASF

704-254-5930
TB
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Tony Burd

Senior Regulatory Stewardship Manager, Syngenta

772-633-3454
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Andy Curliss

Vice President of Strategic Engagement, National Pork Producers Council

919-810-7179
ED
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Erin Delehanty

Senior Director FAI, NC State

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Frank Grainger

Owner/President, Fair Products Inc

919-345-5353
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Michael Hare

President, Edenton-Chowan Chamber of Commerce

252-333-6827
NH
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Norman Harrell

County Extension Director, Wilson County

252-237-0111
DH
Dana Harris
Dana Harris

Associate Vice Chancellor, Finance and University Treasurer

DH
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David Hogan

Dairy Processor Representative - Operations Manager, Milkco

502-263-8454
KK
Kathy Kennel
Kathy Kennel

Executive Director, CALS Advancement

EK
Evan  Kleinhans
Evan Kleinhans

Chief Executive Officer at AgCarolina Farm Credit

252-258-7338
AL
Ayden Lee Headshot
Ayden Lee

Retired Chairman and CEO Four Oaks Bank

919-915-1155
AM
Ashling Murphy
Ashling Murphy

Sr. Grain Manager, Mountaire Farms

(919) 909-9369
NP
Nelson Powell
Nelson Powell

Senior Vice President, First Bank & Trust Company

910-596-8295
DW
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Dairy Committee

RB
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Rodolphe Barrangou

Todd R. Klaenhammer Distinguished Professor, NC State University

919-917-3104
GC
Gary Cartwright Headshot
Gary Cartwright

Retired Director, NC State Dairy Enterprise System; Owner, Gary Cartwright Consulting; Co-Founder and Co-Owner, Comple Coffee International

919-795-9110
CE
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Cameron Eaker

Dairy Producer Representative - Owner, Eaker Dairy

704-435-6231
DH
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David Hogan

Dairy Processor Representative - Operations Manager, Milkco

502-263-8454
DH
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Doug Holland

Dairy Producer Representative - Holland Farms of Olin

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Carl Hollifield

Director of Dairy Enterprise System, NC State

919-412-6208
JH
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Jim Howie

Member Services Manager, Maryland and Virginia Milk Producers

704-534-7958
NJ
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Norman Jordan

Owner, Brush Creek Swiss Farms

919-545-1237
KS
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KP Sandeep

Department Head, Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences

TS
Todd See
Todd See

Department Head & Professor, NC State Animal Science

919-515-2755
JS
Jennifer Stamey
TT
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Tim Thornsbury

Plant Manager, MD & VA Milk Producers Cooperative Assoc.

336-689-8022
JB
Jay Bryant
Jay Bryant

Retired - Former CEO Maryland-Virginia Milk Producer Association

703-282-0536

External Relations & Advancement Committee

JC
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Jeff Chandler

Executive Director at Agribusiness Henderson County

828-785-3775
RB
Ray Best
Ray Best

Retired- Director of Project Delivery, Duke Energy

919-622-5240
AB
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Andrew Burleson

Farmer, Thurman Burleson and Sons Farms

SC
Sara Coats
Sara Coats

Executive Director, Cooperative Council of NC

919-820-5855
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Ashley Collins Headshot
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Peter Daniel

Retired Assistant to the President, NC Farm Bureau

919-302-2064
JD
Jennifer Daniels
JD
Jay Darden
Jay Darden

Regional Sales Manager, Farm Credit Express

910-990-6917
CG
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Charles Glass

CRG Agricultural Properties LLC

704-200-4453
SG
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Sam Groce

Retired, NCSU Extension

919-548-4324
CH
Charles Hall
Charles Hall

Executive Director, NC Soybean Producers Association

DH
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David Heath

Service Manager, Quality Equipment

252-523-7376
TH
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Robert Hosford

Executive Director, NC Ag Financial Authority

919-790-3949
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Sara Hough

Technical Services Veterinarian, Swine, DSM Nutritional Products

910-305-0769
EJ
Eddie Jennings headshot
Eddie Jennings

Retired - AgCarolina Farm Credit

252-333-0230
ML
Milo Lewis headshot
Milo Lewis

Executive Director, NC Cattlemen's Association

252-717-4524
RN
Robin Nicholson
Robin Nicholson

Government and Community Relations District Manager, Duke Energy

704-530-3050
SO
Stanley Oliver Jr. Headshot
Stanley Oliver, Jr.

Customer Service and Logistics Lead, Retired

252-423-0271
SP
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Scott Prestage

VP of Turkey Production, Prestage Farms

910-385-6730
LP
Lisa Prince
Lisa Prince

Executive Director, NC Egg Association

919-319-1195
SR
Suzanne Rhinehart
Suzanne Rhinehart

Retired Extension 4-H Agent- Alexander Center President of Catawba County Ag Foundation

828-320-8013
PS
Paul Sherman Headshot
Paul Sherman

Assistant to the President, NC Farm Bureau

919-741-3221
ZT
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Zach Taylor

Technical Service Manager, Helena Agri-Enterprises LLC

252-503-0204
RT
Ronnie Trantham headshot
ST
Steve Troxler Headshot
Steve Troxler

Commissioner of Agriculture, NCDA and CS

JV
J Milton Vaughan Headshot
J. Milton Vaughan

Research and Farming - High Yield Corn and Soybean Research; Farming Cow/Calf Operation

252-332-9777
OW
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Owen Wagner

VP, Sr. Analyst – Rabobank/RaboResearch Food & Agribusiness

919-480-4903
BY
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Brandon Young

Soil Conservationist, Madison County

828-713-8619

Research & Extension Committee

BP
Beth Pugh Farrell
Beth Pugh Farrell

Agricultural Program Development Coordinator, NCDA & CS

919-594-0315, 919-218-1515
DA
David Anderson Headshot
David Anderson

Horticulture Operations Supervisor

828-557-5352
RB
Rodolphe Barrangou Headshot
Rodolphe Barrangou

Todd R. Klaenhammer Distinguished Professor, NC State University

919-917-3104
NB
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Nathan Bennett

International Agronomist, Universal Leaf

252-578-7271
BB
Bryan Blinson Headshot
Bryan Blinson

Retired, NC Cattleman’s Association

919-422-9108
LB
Luke Blizzard
Luke Blizzard

President/Owner, Blizzard Farms

252-814-5288
GB
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Sam Brake Jr. headshot
Sam Brake, Jr.

Retired - NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

LB
Leanne Brooks
JB
Jason Brown
JB
Jay Bryant
Jay Bryant

Retired - Former CEO Maryland-Virginia Milk Producer Association

703-282-0536
CC
Coltin Caraway Headshot
Coltin Caraway

Director of Nutrition, Mountaire Farms

919-921-9757
GC
Gary Cartwright Headshot
Gary Cartwright

Retired Director, NC State Dairy Enterprise System; Owner, Gary Cartwright Consulting; Co-Founder and Co-Owner, Comple Coffee International

919-795-9110
HC
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Henry Cook

Co-owner, Cookson Dairy Farm

704-875-1257
RC
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Rick Coor

NC Beekeeper’s Association

GC
Greg Craver
Greg Craver

Owner, Bellevue Manor Turf Corp.

(828) 439-1188
BC
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Bob Crews

Assembly Manager, Hayward Industries

336-655-8010
JD
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Justin Dalton

Dalton Farms LLC; Skyline Telephone

336-657-0856
DD
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Cameron Eaker

Dairy Producer Representative - Owner, Eaker Dairy

704-435-6231
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Andy Eure

Location Manager, Coastal AgroBusiness Inc

252-413-8250
JF
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Jane Gardner

Retired-Agriculture Education Teacher

336-384-4418
RG
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Roy Gorena

Sales Representative, Syngenta

919-349-1308
MG
Michelle Grainger Headshot
Michelle Grainger

Executive Director, NC Sweetpotato Commission

919-894-1067
MG
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Matthew Grissom

Owner, Grissom Family Farm; Grissom Fertilizer Farm Supply & Tack Shop

252-226-6008
JH
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NC State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Logo
Brad Hargett

Project Manager, J.B. Preslar Company

704-288-8398
EH
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E.B. Harris

Owner/President, E.B. Harris Inc.

MH
Mandy Hasty
Mandy Hasty

Sr Director Manufacturing, RJ Reynolds

336-829-9227
DH
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Doug Holland

Dairy Producer Representative - Holland Farms of Olin

CH
Carl Hollifield Headshot
Carl Hollifield

Director of Dairy Enterprise System, NC State

919-412-6208
CH
Cathy Horton
Cathy Horton

Executive Director, NC Watermelon Association, NC Vegetable Growers Association, NC Association of Agricultural Fairs, NC Greenhouse Vegetable Growers Association

919-413-9544
JH
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Jim Howie

Member Services Manager, Maryland and Virginia Milk Producers

704-534-7958
GH
Gail Hughes
Gail Hughes

Orange Soil and Water Conservation

919-306-2696
MI
Matthew Inman
Matthew Inman

Technical Marketing Manager, BASF

336-408-0932
NJ
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Norman Jordan

Owner, Brush Creek Swiss Farms

919-545-1237
WK
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Whitney King

Partner, King Farming Enterprises LLC

910-231-9435
SL
Summer Lanier
Summer Lanier

Executive Director, NC Poultry Federation

KL
Kim LeQuire Headshot
Kim LeQuire

Manager/HR/VP, Kornegay Family Farms and Produce

919-915-3084
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John Lyttle
John Lyttle

Extension Agent Agriculture - Small Farms & Local Foods, Durham County Extension Center

JM
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Jeremy Martin

Research Operation Manager, NC State

910-206-6375
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Richard Renegar

Co-Owner, Hunting Creek Preserves

704-902-7161
JR
Jonathan Renn
HR
Heather Rollins Headshot
Heather Rollins

Second Vice Chair | Marketing Director, Fairview Garden Center

919-427-1213
KS
KP Sandeep Headshot
KP Sandeep

Department Head, Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences

TS
Todd See
Todd See

Department Head & Professor, NC State Animal Science

919-515-2755
MS
NC State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Logo
Michael Shaw

Agriculture Extension Agent, Cooperative Extension Service

910-641-2429
GS
Gary Sikes headshot
Gary Sikes

Owner, Bountiful Harvest Farm

704-258-2266
GS
George Simpson Headshot
George Simpson

Regional Manager, Yara International

WS
Walter Smith Headshot
Walter Smith

Retired, US Department of Agriculture

336-466-1471
JS
Jennifer Stamey
MT
Malarie Thompson
Malarie Thompson

Maryland and Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative

336-681-5146
MW
Mark Wellons
Mark Wellons

Farmer, W.I. Wellons and Sons

919-738-8140
BW
Brittany Whitmire Headshot
Brittany Whitmire

Extension Associate, NC State

828-577-8598
HW
Howard Williams Headshot
Howard Williams

Partner, Brooks Pierce McLendon LLP

336-271-3113
TW
Taneka Williams
Taneka Williams

Career and Technical Education Coordinator, Cumberland County Schools

910-286-4848
TT
NC State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Logo
Tim Thornsbury

Plant Manager, MD & VA Milk Producers Cooperative Assoc.

336-689-8022
NY
Nicole Youngblood Headshot
Nicole Youngblood

Board Vice President | Extension Agent, NC State Extension

919-410-9926

Tobacco Representatives

AA
Alan Ayers Headshot
Alan Ayers

Retired, Innovative Vector Control Consortium

Cell: 919-280-5499
RG
Roy Gorena headshot
Roy Gorena

Sales Representative, Syngenta

919-349-1308
FG
Frank Grainger headshot
Frank Grainger

Owner/President, Fair Products Inc

919-345-5353
MG
NC State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Logo
Matthew Grissom

Owner, Grissom Family Farm; Grissom Fertilizer Farm Supply & Tack Shop

252-226-6008
MH
Mandy Hasty
Mandy Hasty

Sr Director Manufacturing, RJ Reynolds

336-829-9227
JR
Jonathan Renn

NC Agricultural and Human Sciences Philanthropic and Advisory Board

SA
Susan Ayscue headshot
Susan Ayscue

Ex-Officio | Part-Time Administrative Asst., Academic / Departmental Fundraising and the NC AHS Board, NC State’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

919-513-7989
CC
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Chris Cammarene-Wessel

Ex-Officio | Director, Academic / Departmental Fundraising and the NC AHS Board, NC State’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

919-306-4969
BC
Benjamin Chapman Headshot
Benjamin Chapman

Department Head, Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences, NC State

919-515-8099
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Wilma Hammet headshot
Wilma S. Hammett, PhD, MSHE, BSHE

NC State Professor Emeritus / Owner, Design Transitions

919-418-2365
SK
Sarah Kirby Headshot
Sarah Kirby

Assistant Director, FCS Program Leader / Professor, Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences, NC State Extension, NC State University

919-515-9154
CL
Carolyn Jean Lackey
FT
Frances G. Turner, MS, CFCS
Frances G. Turner, MS, CFCS

Chair ECA Grant Committee | Retired Family and Consumer Science Agent (Wake County)

919-779-4130
CW
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Cathy Fritts Wilkins

Co-Chair | Corporate Account Manager / Corporate Communications, Duke Energy - Charlotte, NC

704-519-6704

NCALS Research Foundation

TA
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Todd Armstrong

President, North American Region at Phibro Animal Health

Cell: 317-847-8798
AA
Alan Ayers Headshot
Alan Ayers

Retired, Innovative Vector Control Consortium

Cell: 919-280-5499
LB
Luke Bozeman
BB
Brian Brazeau

Partner at Ferment Co.

TB
Toni Bucci
Toni Bucci

CCO/Co-Founder of ActiveCross CEO, Founder of Sable Fermentation Owner of Riggin Consulting

973-886-3333
DC
William Collins Headshot
Dr. William “Bill” Collins

Ex-Officio Director | Sr. Director of Major Gifts, CALS, NC State

Cell: 919-818-4529; Work: 919-513-2944
JD
Jennifer Daniels
ED
Ellen  Davis
Ellen Davis

Commercial Animal Nutrition Innovation Director, Land O'Lakes

DE
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Doug Edgeton

President and CEO, North Carolina Biotechnology Center

Cell: 919-314-7921; Work: 919-314-8347
SF
Susan Weaver Ford headshot
Susan Weaver Ford

Co-owner & Farmer, Weaver Farms

Cell: 919-398-1656
TG
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Tom Greene

Senior Director, Corteva Catalyst, R&D

Cell: 515-954-5949
MH
Mandy Hasty
Mandy Hasty

Board Vice President | Sr Director Manufacturing, RJ Reynolds

Cell: 336-829-9227
JH
John Holshouser

Corporate Affairs and Communications Manager at JTI Liggett

EJ
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E. Allen James

Ex-Officio Director | Retired from RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment)

Cell: 703-232-5677
SJ
Skipper Jones
Skipper Jones

SVP Chief Administrative Officer, AgCarolina Farm Credit

Bus Phone: 472-210-3276
JJ
Jim Jones
Jim Jones

Owner of Jones Family Farms

252-230-2084
DL
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Dr. Michael Luther

Ex-Officio Director | CEO, Teewinot Life Sciences

Cell: 704-460-5330
DP
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David Peele

Retired - Former President/CEO, Avoca Inc.

Cell: 252-724-0113
JR
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John Ryals

Ex-Officio Director | Co-founder, CEO and President, Paradigm Botanicals

Cell: 919-949-0926
DS
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Dinah A. Schuster

Executive Director, NCALS Research Foundation Board | Senior Director of Philanthropy, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Office of College Advancement

Cell: 406-600-6604; Work: 919-513-8294
CS
Corey E. Scott
Corey E. Scott

Committee Chair | Principal Nutrition Scientist, Cargill

Cell: 763-464-2008; Work: 763-383-4009
BS
Blake Stevens
Blake Stevens

Executive Vice President - Regional Market Director - Research Triangle

Cell: 646-957-3246
DS
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Dr. Charles “Charlie” Stuber

Ex-Officio Director | (Emeritus) NC State Plant Breeding Consortium

Cell: 919-601-2519
KW
Kraig Westerbeek

President, Smithfield Hog Production

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Frank P. Wong, Ph.D.

Bayer Crop Science, Agricultural Affairs & LTO

Cell: 703-362-5966

NC Cooperative Extension Agricultural Programs

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Linda Andrews

National Legislative Director, NC Farm Bureau

919-745-9528
BA
Bailee Arnold
Bailee Arnold

Director of Outreach, NC Pork Council

(252) 235-7304
BB
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Bryan Blinson

Board Vice President | Executive Director, NC Cattleman’s Association

919-552-9111
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Richard Bonanno Headshot
Richard Bonanno

Ex-Officio | Associate Dean, Director of NC State Extension

919-515-1372
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Jennifer Crumpler Headshot
Jennifer Gasque Crumpler

Regional Seed Sustainability Manager and Fiber Development Manager, BASF

910-309-8086
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Andy Curliss

National Director for Strategic Initiatives, SAS

919-810-7179
AD
Amy Dalrymple Headshot
Amy Dalrymple

Board President | Owner, Dalrymple Farm

910-890-1389
DH
Dennis Harrell Headshot
Dennis Harrell

Vice President of Sales, Your Local Greens

919-444-1205
NH
Norman Harrell headshot
Norman Harrell

County Extension Director, Wilson County

252-237-0111
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Greg Hoover Headshot
Greg Hoover

Retired Extension Director for Southeast District

336-760-1343
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Gregory Jackson headshot
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Sue Langdon Headshot
Sue Langdon

Retired Executive Director of NC Sweet Potato Commission; Current consultant for The Ruffian Agency

919-600-2125
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Kevin Leonard Headshot
Kevin Leonard

Executive Director, NC Association of County Commissioners

919-715-4369
KL
Kim LeQuire Headshot
Kim K. LeQuire

Manager, Kornegay Family Farms and Produce

919-915-3084
KM
Kyle Mayberry Headshot
Kyle Mayberry

Director of Agriculture, The Biltmore Company

828-768-1956
SR
Sarah Rachels
Sarah Rachels

AgSouth Farm Credit - Chief Administrative Officer

(704) 437-9690
SS
Stacy Sereno
Stacy Sereno

North Carolina Farm Bureau - State Legislative Director and Legislative Counsel

(919) 306-4353
BW
Brielle Wright
Brielle Wright

Program Director, The National Black Growers Council; Founder, Farmers BAG

910-991-5385

NC FFA Foundation

WA
W. Dwight Armstrong
W. Dwight Armstrong

Manager, JDA Consulting LLC / Former CEO, National FFA Organization

317-605-7296
JB
Joshua Bledsoe Headshot
Joshua Bledsoe

State Ag Ed Leader/FFA Advisor, NC FFA

919-513-1205
RC
Robert Covington
Robert Covington

Retired , Universal Leaf North America US Inc.

252-343-1617
DC
DeShon Cromartie Headshot
DeShon Cromartie

District 6 Field Representative, NC Farm Bureau

919-306-6312
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Allyson Farmer

Associate Director of Leadership Annual Giving, NC State CALS

919-513-4037
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Carrie Gray

Director of Executive Search, moss+ross

(919) 255-2167
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Wells Hall

Partner, Nelson Mullins Riley and Scarborough, LLP

704-417-3206
AJ
Allison Jennings Headshot
Allison Jennings

Eastern Region Agricultural Education Coordinator, NC FFA

252-241-3532
SJ
Skipper Jones Headshot
Skipper Jones

SVP of Marketing and Communications, AgCarolina Farm Credit

919-250-9500 Ext.849
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Brittany Lloyd

Global Head of Seeds Quality, BASF

(919) 389-5897
KP
NC State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Logo
Keelan Pulliam

Retired - Syngenta CEO, President, Group Head

(336) 420-7211
SS
Sterlina Smith headshot
Sterlina Smith

Sr. Manger of Innovation Partnerships, SAS

919-531-9339
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Chase Tew headshot
Chase Tew

Product Line Marketing Manager, John Deere

HW
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Howard Williams

Partner, Brooks Pierce McLendon LLP

336-271-3113