Curtis Rains wins top regional honor for agricultural education leadership  Curtis R. Rains, serving as the Agricultural Recruiting Liaison at the University of Mount Olive (UMO), has been recognized with the 2025 Visionary Impact Award by the South Carolina Association of Agricultural Educators. This award acknowledges his significant contributions to enhancing agricultural education in the […]

TEACHEY — At Wallace-Rose Hill High School, ag teacher Danielle Trimbur is inspiring the next generation of ag leaders by combining hands-on learning with cutting-edge technology. From drone-based precision farming to student-grown plant portfolios, her classroom serves as a hub of innovation and engagement. Raised among farms and fields in Oley, Pennsylvania, Trimbur’s interest in […]

Acorn Acres Farm is a dream that started on one acre of land in Faison, NC. Josh and Kim Stroud started micro farming to provide better quality food for their family. Kim was a full time teacher with a Master’s degree in Education when she decided to take time off for their children. When that […]

High school students from across the state stepped out of the classroom and into the fields during the 2025 Supervised Agricultural Education Experience Institute program, which took place during the second week of July. The camp provided an in-depth introduction to the agricultural industry, highlighting the essential role it plays in North Carolina’s economy. Hosted […]

In northern Duplin County, between the forks of the northeast Cape Fear River and Goshen Swamp, Kornegay Hereford Farms (KHFarms) is entering its 76th year. Cecil and Jean Kornegay started the farm in 1949 with a family of four children. The farm continued a long-standing family tradition of growing row crops and raising livestock. Today, […]