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Joanna Radford and Surry County CES Staff

Supporting Farms, Inspiring Youth: A Conversation with Joanna Radford

As County Extension Director (CED) and Commercial and Consumer Horticulture Agent serving the Surry County Cooperative Extension Center, Joanna Radford makes a meaningful difference every day. In her…

Shared Harvest: A Conversation with Melinda Roberts and Andrea Sherrill

Iredell County is a cornerstone of North Carolina agriculture. As the largest dairy producer in the state, the county’s landscape is rapidly evolving but with extensive land use for field crop…

Grassroots Energy, Real-World Solutions: A Conversation with Jonathon Smith

In 2022, following the disbandment of an interlocal agreement that previously funded the Orange County Food Council, County Commissioners and Administration recognized that food security,…

Cultivating the Market: A Conversation with Jean Brownfield

Jean’s background as a former EFNEP (Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program) Educator provides her with a unique perspective and skill set for this role. Teaching classes in the community…

Food Truck Boot Camp Fuels WNC Small Business: A Conversation with Laura Lauffer

Laura Lauffer is passionate about serving farmers and food businesses in her role as the Program Director for EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems (EMFS), a Center for Environmental Farming Systems…

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Love Your Local: A Conversation With Sam DeRosa

Sam DeRosa serves Mecklenburg County as the Local Food Agent, handling a variety of responsibilities such as communications, volunteer support, and local food system support. Since our team…

Beyond the Basics: A Conversation With Michelle Estrada

Michelle Estrada has served N.C. Cooperative Extension for over 20 years and currently serves as the County Extension Director and Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Agent for Wayne County. She leads…

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Welcoming Dr. David Monks!

We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. David Monks as the new Associate Dean and Director of NC State Extension, as well as Vice Provost for Outreach and Engagement at NC State University. Having served as…

Strength After the Storm: A Conversation With Niki Maness

serves Yancey County Extension as both the Family & Consumer Sciences (FCS) Agent and Local Food Coordinator, playing a crucial role in enhancing community well-being and food security. Her…

Fruitful Futures: A Conversation With Jacob Barber

Jacob Barber serves as the Consumer Horticulture Agent and Local Food Coordinator (LFC) in Bladen County with a variety of roles and responsibilities. On any given day he may be covering topics…