In this episode, Chad and Marisa sit down with Dr. Blake Brown, an Ag Economist. We talk about how North Carolina is a diverse agriculture state, policy, and of course economics. We promise this conversation is anything but dull.

NC Farmers Appreciation day is a date set aside to celebrate the state's farmers from mountains to sea. Learn more about NC Farmers Appreciation Day and the Young Farmer of the Year Award at https://www.ncfarmerappreciation.com/

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Marisa sits down with Curtis Smith of T.C. Smith Produce. Mr. Curtis was awarded the 2024 NC Farmer of the Year Award at the inaugural NC Farmers Appreciation Day.

NC Farmers Appreciation day is a date set aside to celebrate the state's farmers from mountains to sea. Learn more about NC Farmers Appreciation Day and the Young Farmer of the Year Award at https://www.ncfarmerappreciation.com/

You can also follow NC Farmers Appreciation Day on Instagram and Facebook

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Marisa sits down with John and Kristen Norwood of Norwood Meador Farm. John was awarded the 2024 NC Young Farmer of the Year Award at the inaugural NC Farmers Appreciation Day.

NC Farmers Appreciation day is a date set aside to celebrate the state's farmers from mountains to sea. Learn more about NC Farmers Appreciation Day and the Young Farmer of the Year Award at https://www.ncfarmerappreciation.com/

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Jordan Phasey moved his family from Outback Australia to partner with the communities and farmers of Eastern NC to provide solutions to sludge on pig farms. He founded Phinite and now provides a unique fertilize product.

Learn more about Phinite at:

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Nancy Kennedy is a feed truck driver for Smithfield Hog Production. She has a passion for mentoring others and agriculture.

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This is part 2 where we sit down with this year's NC Pork Council award winners.

In this episode:

Emerging Leader--Ben Davis

Lois G. Britt Service Award--Jan Archer

Excellence in Innovation-- Tammy Peterson

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We sit down with this year's NC Pork Council Award Winners to hear their stories. This is part 1 of 2.

Hall of Fame- Dexter Edwards

WW Shay Award-Dr. Randy Jones

Outstanding Pork Producer-Everett Johnson

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We sit down with NC Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Troxler in this episode to talk agriculture in North Carolina.

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