2017 Sampson County Program Impact Report
Approved: January 31, 2018
I. Executive Summary
Sampson County Cooperative Extension succeeded in meeting the educational needs of citizens in 2017 in all programming areas. Identified focus areas that were addressed included major extension objectives, such as: profitable and sustainable agriculture, leadership and community development, volunteer readiness, school to career development, natural resource conservation and environmental sustainability, urban and consumer agriculture, healthy eating, physical activity and chronic disease risk reduction.
Agriculture is a 1.3 billion dollar industry in Sampson County, with the county ranking #1 in crops and #2 in livestock and poultry, and #1 overall in agricultural cash receipts (in North Carolina). Sampson is the most diverse agricultural county in the state, with 48% of the 600 thousand county acres in farmland. That said, Sampson County Cooperative Extension had a significant impact on the agricultural community throughout the year.
Specifically, the Cooperative Extension agricultural staff provided educational resources the agricultural community resulting in the following impacts:
• 243 animal waste operator certifications were maintained or earned
• 5306 producers increased their knowledge of best management practices, pest, insect, disease, and weed management, farm financial management or alternative and value added enterprises
• 474 pesticide applicators received credits to maintain their certification
• Sampson County Extension Master Gardeners volunteered 1392 contact hours at a value of $33,603 to local residents
• The small farms program provided resources to 85 area farmers; a financial benefit to participants of $110,000 through implementing recommendations
• The cattle management educational program led to a net income gain of $71,000 to producers by adopting recommended practices
• Field crop growers learned through a variety of Extension educational methods, with a $8,701,211 net income gained through adopting recommendations
The Family & Consumer Sciences program made a tremendous difference in the lives of Sampson County citizens, as evident through the following impacts:
• The Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) provided a means for 160 citizens to learn financial management, healthy eating, improved physical activity, and reduced chronic disease risk through dietary changes.
The FCS program established new activities and events that achieved increased fruit and vegetable consumption by 1482 youth and adults, and increased physical activity by 1330 citizens.
4-H and Youth development had major impacts in the young lives of Sampson County:
• The Sampson County Teen Court and Juvenile Restitution Program had a 100% success rate in improving actions, behaviors and attitudes
• Elementary school garden projects improved knowledge and appreciation for locally grown and harvested vegetables, as well as improved nutrition habits, including 2109 youth learning through programs offered by the FCS staff, master gardeners, and school volunteers
• 27 Summer workshops and tours were offered to 257 youth
• 95 youth participated in the Juntos Latino leadership program
• 200 youth remained actively enrolled in 4-H throughout the year
A total of 565 volunteers contributed to extending the reach of Cooperative Extension programming, with an estimated value to the county of $56,415, by serving 2337 hours. Extension secured an additional $235,885 in fiscal resources to extend programming efforts in 2017, while offering 1051 hours of educational activities to 9986 participants at 171 events throughout the year. Additionally, staff members educated the public through 151 mass media communications, including print, internet and radio communications throughout the year.
It is evident that Sampson County Cooperative Extension is committed to extending knowledge and changing lives in the community through the various program impacts seen in agriculture, family and consumer science, 4-H and youth development.II. County Background
Sampson County's 2015 estimated population was 63,724. The area can be described as having a very high level of diversity with 50 percent of the population being minorities. The Hispanic population has increased to 18.8% of the total population. Sampson County has a medium-low household income of $36,496. The income level is 24% percent lower than the median income for North Carolina.
Sampson County is the second largest geographical, and most diverse agricultural county in North Carolina with farm income of over 1.3 billion dollars, which ranks number one in the state. Sampson county's broad agriculture base has positioned the county as a leader of the industry. The county was recognized as the #1 county to farm in the U.S. by “Farm Futures” magazine in 2005. The diverse soils, suitable topography, and temperate climate make the county an ideal area for a diverse and productive agricultural industry. With 41 different agricultural commodities that are commercially produced, agriculture is the largest contributor to the county’s economy and tax base. The county ranks number one in the production of flue cured tobacco, sweet potatoes, swine (tied with Duplin), turkeys, vegetables, fruits, berries and nuts (2014). Additionally, the county ranks number two in the production of hay, and ranks in the top ten in the production of corn, cotton, soybeans, wheat, broilers, and beef cattle.
The top five health concerns for Sampson County residents as identified by the Sampson County Community Health Assessment (2014) are chronic disease, drugs and alcohol, obesity, teen pregnancy, and tobacco abuse. These concerns were prioritized and recommended to be addressed by the Sampson County Partners for Healthy Carolinians Task Force, and were approved by the Sampson County Board of Health.
The Sampson County Extension Center has joined NC Cooperative Extension statewide environmental scanning efforts to identify issues and trends within the county and for the population that we serve. Feedback from county citizens is gathered regularly through surveys, advisory committees, and focus groups. The major issues are economic opportunity, health and nutrition, environmental stewardship, personal growth and development, and a safe and productive agricultural industry and food supply. Advisory committees have identified specific areas as priorities. These include but are not limited to: healthy eating/lifestyles, positive educational opportunities, agricultural literacy, affordable and healthy food choices, obesity (nutrition & physical inactivity), pesticide management and training, proper animal waste management and regulatory compliance, and farm profitability.
The Sampson County Center will address the five major issues identified with specific programming in the areas identified and prioritized by the advisory system. These issues will be addressed through educational programming efforts using county extension staff, extension specialists, county advisory council and specialized committee members, volunteers, other government agencies, local and regional commodity groups, and the local school systems. All programs will be developed utilizing Extension’s programming model that includes planning, design, implementation and evaluation. Results will be documented and reported to all stakeholders including State and local governments.
North Carolina Cooperative Extension is in a unique position to provide educational programming to various groups based on identified needs. Specific programs provided target limited resource audiences, due to the high percentage of minorities in the county and the number of people living below poverty compared to the state average. Taking research-based information generated at North Carolina State University and North Carolina A&T State University can provide Sampson County citizens with information and solutions to meet the needs of the county.
III. Objectives to Address the Cooperative Extension Long Range Plan
North Carolina's plant production systems will become more profitable and sustainable.
| 842 | Number of crop (all plant systems) producers increasing/improving knowledge, attitudes, and/or skills as related to: 1. Best management production practices (cultural, nutrient, and genetics) 2. Pest/insect, disease, weed, wildlife management 3. Financial/Farm management tools and practices (business, marketing, government policy, human resources) 4. Alternative agriculture, bioenergy, and value-added enterprises |
| 4 | Number of Extension initiated and controlled County demonstration test sites (new required for GLF/PSI reporting) |
* Note: Values may include numbers from multi-county efforts.
| 277 | Number of crop (all plant systems) producers adopting best management practices, including those practices related to nutrient management, conservation, production, cultivars, pest management (weeds, diseases, insects), business management, and marketing |
| 8776211 | Net income gains realized by the adoption of best management practices, including those practices related to nutrient management, conservation, production, cultivars, pest management (weeds, diseases, insects), business management, and marketing |
| 168 | Number of producers reporting increased dollar returns per acre or reduced costs per acre |
| 151 | Number of producers reporting reduction in fertilizer used per acre |
| 168047 | Number of acres in conservation tillage or other Best Management Practice |
| 10 | Number of producers who adopted a dedicated bioenergy crop |
| 125 | Number of acres planted to a dedicated bioenergy crop |
| 209620 | Tons of feedstock delivered to processor |
* Note: Values may include numbers from multi-county efforts.
North Carolina's animal production systems will become more profitable and sustainable.
| 140 | Number of animal producers increasing/improving knowledge, attitudes, and/or skills as related to: 1. Best management production practices (cultural, nutrient, and genetics) 2. Pest/insect, disease, weed, wildlife management 3. Financial/Farm management tools and practices (business, marketing, government policy, human resources) 4. Alternative agriculture, bioenergy, and value-added enterprises |
* Note: Values may include numbers from multi-county efforts.
| 70 | Number of animal producers adopting Extension-recommended best management practices, including those practices related to husbandry, improved planning, marketing, and financial practices |
| 71000 | Net income gains by producers adopting Extension-recommended best management practices, including those practices related to husbandry, improved planning, marketing, and financial practices |
| 243 | Number of waste management certifications gained or maintained due to Extension education efforts |
* Note: Values may include numbers from multi-county efforts.
Agricultural producers, workers, food handlers and consumers will adopt safer food and agricultural production, handling, and distribution practices that reduce workplace and home injuries/illnesses, enhance food security, and increase the quality and safety of food that North Carolinians prepare and consume.
Individuals and groups will acquire leadership and decision making capacities needed to guide and actively participate in local and state organizations.
| 5 | Number of youth increasing/improving knowledge, attitudes, skills, and/or aspirations regarding leadership |
| 7 | Number of youth assuming new/expanded leadership roles in the community |
* Note: Values may include numbers from multi-county efforts.
| 5 | Number of youth increasing/improving knowledge, attitudes, skills, and/or aspirations regarding leadership |
| 7 | Number of youth assuming new/expanded leadership roles in the community |
* Note: Values may include numbers from multi-county efforts.
Youth and adults will address community issues and/or challenges through volunteerism.
| 34 | Number of adult participants acquiring the skills needed to serve as a volunteer |
| 60 | Number of youth participants reporting aspirations to serve in new or expanded volunteer roles in community |
| 27 | Number of adult participants reporting aspirations to serve in new or expanded volunteer roles in community |
| 34 | Number of hours adult volunteer training conducted |
| 56 | Number of hours youth volunteer training conducted |
| 15 | Number new volunteers recruited |
* Note: Values may include numbers from multi-county efforts.
| 1388 | Increased number of hours contributed by trained adult volunteers |
| 2 | Number of youth volunteers serving in new or expanded roles within Extension |
| 27 | Number of adult volunteers serving in new or expanded roles within Extension |
| 1 | Number of youth volunteers serving in new or expanded roles beyond Extension, including community boards and task forces |
| 7 | Number of adult volunteers serving in new or expanded roles beyond Extension, including community boards and task forces |
| 3 | Number of youth volunteers recruiting and/or training new volunteers |
| 22 | Number of adult volunteers recruiting and/or training new volunteers |
* Note: Values may include numbers from multi-county efforts.
Community members, organizations and local government will engage in collaborative dialog and decision-making to build economically, socially and environmentally resilient communities. This will be done through inclusive engagement, partnership building, and/or community planning.
| 12 | Number of participants developing skills in leading community, economic, and/or disaster planning and change |
| 12 | Number of residents that increase their knowledge in disaster preparedness planning, mitigation and recovery |
* Note: Values may include numbers from multi-county efforts.
Futures that Work: School to Career Pathways
| 361 | Number of youth (students) increasing knowledge in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) |
| 185 | Total number of female participants in STEM program |
| 93 | Number of youth (students) participating in 4-H dropout prevention (student at-risk) programs |
| 98 | Number of high school age youth (students) participating as members of 4-H clubs |
| 14 | Number of youth (students) increasing knowledge of career/employability skills |
| 5 | Number of youth (students) increasing knowledge of entrepreneurship |
* Note: Values may include numbers from multi-county efforts.
| 361 | Number of youth (students) gaining knowledge in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) |
| 7 | Number of youth (students) gaining career / employability skills |
* Note: Values may include numbers from multi-county efforts.
North Carolinians will make decisions and adopt practices that implement effective resource protection and conservation.
| 585 | Number of participants increasing their knowledge about best management practices |
| 585 | Number of participants certified to implement and maintain BMPs |
| 0 | Number of child and youth educators aspiring to implement quality outdoor learning environments for children |
| 585 | Number of youth and adults demonstrating increased knowledge of natural resources and environmental issues |
| 0 | Number of youth willing to participate in conservation actions |
* Note: Values may include numbers from multi-county efforts.
| 585 | Number of participants that adopted recommended climate adaption strategies for production agriculture or natural resource management, including for invasive species, pest management, pollutant loads, and wetlands. |
| 167642 | Number of acres under recommended climate adaption strategies for production agriculture or natural resource management, including for invasive species, pest management, pollutant loads, and wetlands. |
| 585 | Number of participants that adopted recommended climate mitigation practices such as water-use efficiency, livestock production feeding practices, carbon sequestration, reducing carbon or energy footprint. |
| 167642 | Number of acres under recommended climate mitigation practices such as water-use efficiency, livestock production feeding practices, carbon sequestration, reducing carbon or energy footprint. |
* Note: Values may include numbers from multi-county efforts.
Consumers and communities will enhance the value of plants, animals, and landscapes while conserving valuable natural resources and protecting the environment.
| 5166 | Number of participants improving knowledge, attitude, skills and aspirations regarding gardening and landscape practices including plant selection and placement, turfgrass management, soil management, growing food, water conservation and water quality preservation, storm water and erosion management, green waste management, pest and wildlife management |
* Note: Values may include numbers from multi-county efforts.
| 5166 | Number of participants who use extension-recommended best management practices in landscapes, turf, and gardens, including pest (insect, weed, disease) management, fertility management, water conservation, water quality preservation and pruning techniques |
| 51600 | Total cost savings from the use of extension-recommended best management practices in landscapes, turf, and gardens, including pest (insect, weed, disease) management, fertility management, water conservation, water quality preservation and pruning techniques |
| 14 | Number of participants selecting appropriate landscape plants (adapted, drought tolerant, appropriate size, etc.) |
| 23 | Number of participants growing food for home consumption |
| 2300 | Value of produce grown for home consumption |
| 350 | Number of participants implementing extension-recommended practices to conserve water use and protect water qualty |
* Note: Values may include numbers from multi-county efforts.
Youth and adult program participants will make healthy food choices, achieve the recommended amount of physical activity and reduce risk factors for chronic diseases.
| 402 | Number of adults increasing their fruit and vegetables consumption |
| 1080 | Number of youth increasing their fruit and vegetable consumption |
| 1330 | Number of participants increasing their physical activity |
| 23 | Number of participants reducing their BMI |
| 24 | Number of adults who reduce their blood pressure |
| 26 | Number of adults who improve their blood glucose (A1c.)level |
| 28 | Number of adults who reduce their total cholesterol |
| 156 | Number of participants who consume less sodium in their diet |
* Note: Values may include numbers from multi-county efforts.
IV. Number of Contacts Made by Extension
| Type of Contact | Number |
|---|
| Face-to-face* |
28,664 |
| Non face-to-face** |
336,012 |
| Total by Extension staff in 2017 |
364,676 |
* Face-to-face contacts include contacts that Extension personnel make directly with individuals
through one-on-one visits, meetings, and other activities where staff members work directly
with individuals.
** Non face-to-face contacts include contacts that Extension personnel make indirectly with
individuals by telephone, email, newsletters, news articles, radio, television, and other means.
V. Designated Grants Received by Extension
| Type of Grant | Amount |
|---|
| Contracts/Grants |
$167,450.51 |
| Gifts/Donations |
$16,081.77 |
| In-Kind Grants/Donations |
$36,310.00 |
| United Way/Foundations |
$15,985.00 |
| User Fees |
$57.63 |
| Total |
$235,884.91 |
VI. Volunteer Involvement in Extension Programs
|
4-H:
|
312 |
422 |
3,648 |
$ 10,419.00 |
|
Advisory Leadership System:
|
80 |
27 |
171 |
$ 667.00 |
|
Extension Community Association:
|
0 |
0 |
0 |
$ 0.00 |
|
Extension Master Gardener:
|
22 |
1,392 |
4,123 |
$ 34,368.00 |
|
Other:
|
151 |
496 |
1,296 |
$ 12,246.00 |
|
Total:
|
565 |
2337 |
9238 |
$ 57,701.00 |
* The number of volunteers reflects the overall number of volunteers for multiple events.
VII. Membership of Advisory Leadership System
- Health & Wellness
- Lethia Lee
Susan Baxter
Robin Palmer
Luke Smith
Lavoice Faison
Jeff Swartz
Janetta Matthews
- Master Gardeners
- Annie Matthews
Dempsey Craig
Imogene King
Edwin Danforth
Mary Burke-Bass
Blondell Johnson
- Swine & Waste Management
- Curtis Barwick
James Lamb
Angie Maier
Tim Hall
Steve Guyton
Patrick Byrd
Greer Moore - Small and Limited Resource Farms
- Lenon Hickman
Ned Highsmith
Velma Maddox
Roy Williams
George Ammons
Alease Williams - Cattle, Forages and Small Ruminants
- Scott Matthis
Anthony Marshall
Mike Hope
Jamie Beasley
Lanie Powell
Ray Fowler
Dr. Billy Oglesby
Darryl Howard
Joshua McLamb
Jammie Piercy - Field Crops
- Richard Chancy
Lynn Carr
Clint Strickland
Alan O'Neal
Roberta Hairr
Rouse Ivey
Vic Swinson
Dan Kornegay
AJ Surles
Quinn Howard
- Voluntary Agricultural District
- James Faison
Hurbie Faircloth
Gavin Thompson
Franklin Lindsay
Curtis McLamb
Craig Thornton - 4-H Youth Development
- Kim Lackey
Rob Richardson
Ann Butler
Amber Lackey
Dr. Laurie Hamilton
Evanna Hall
Sandy Maddox
Kim Piercy
Anne Wicke
Brian Royal
Melanie Matthis
Denisse Romero - Juvenile Crime Prevention Council
- Darold Cox
Clementine Mason
Elizabeth Phillips
Ed Causey
Jimmy Thornton
Clark Wooten
Terrace Miller
Wanda Robinson
Sarah Bradshaw
Ken Jones
Tracy Arrington
Billy Frank Jackson
Tommy Macon
Dana Hall - County Advisory Committee
- Curtis Barwick
Dempsey Craig
Ned Highsmith
Ronnie Jackson
Deborah Johnson
Quenita Lee
Scott Matthis
Thomas Matthis
Carlie Piercy
Anna Peele
Rob Richardson
Jarman Sullivan
Jeff Swartz
Craig Thornton
Bartley Warren
Alease Williams
VIII. Staff Membership
Eileen Coite
Title: County Extension Director
Phone: (910) 592-7161
Email: eileen_coite@ncsu.edu
Brief Job Description: Administration and leadership of Sampson County Cooperative Extension. Community development, emergency preparedness and response, and equine programming.
Blackmon
Phone:
Email: brooke.blackmon75@icloud.com
Patricia Burch
Title: County Extension Support Specialist
Phone: (910) 592-7161
Email: patricia_burch@ncsu.edu
Brief Job Description: Provides Support for Agriculture: Crops, Livestock, Home & Commercial Horticulture, and Small Farms Management. Also, Provides Beaver Management Program Assistance. Serves as Computer Contact/System Administrator.
Marti Day
Title: Area Specialized Agent, Agriculture - Dairy
Phone: (919) 542-8202
Email: marti_day@ncsu.edu
Brief Job Description: Responsible for educational programs for dairy farmers, youth with an interest in dairy projects and the general public with an interest in dairy foods and the dairy industry.
Mike Frinsko
Title: Area Specialized Agent, Agriculture - Aquaculture
Phone: (252) 448-9621
Email: mike_frinsko@ncsu.edu
Brief Job Description: Provide technical training and assistance to commercial aquaculture producers in the Southeast Extension District
Paul Gonzalez
Title: Extension Agent, Agriculture - Livestock
Phone: (910) 592-7161
Email: paul_gonzalez@ncsu.edu
Brief Job Description: Provide assistance, information, and educational programming for ruminant livestock, pastures and forages, and farm safety. Provide clientele assistance in trying to prevent or eliminate wildlife problems. Assist forest and woodland owners in finding answers to issues they may face.
Danelle Graham
Title: 4-H Program Assistant, Teen Court/Juvenile Restitution/Community Service
Phone: (910) 592-7161
Email: danelle_graham@ncsu.edu
Brief Job Description: Coordinate Teen Court and Juvenile Restitution/Community Service Programs, as well as Juvenile Psychological Services Program.
Brad Hardison
Title: Extension Agent, Agriculture - Horticulture
Phone: (910) 592-7161
Email: brad_hardison@ncsu.edu
Brief Job Description: Provides assistance, information, and educational programming for lawns, turf, gardening, pest management, youth horticulture education, and extension master gardener liaison.
James Hartsfield
Title: Area Specialized Agent, Farm Management--A&T State
Phone: (910) 592-7161
Email: james_hartsfield@ncsu.edu
Brief Job Description: Provide information and education programs directed at enhancing the small farmer family’s quality of life and income through the adoption of appropriate technology, alternative enterprises, farm and home planning, farm management, record keeping and marketing in Sampson and Duplin counties.
Marissa Herchler
Title: Area Specialized Agent, Agriculture - Animal Food Safety (FSMA Programs)
Phone: (919) 515-5396
Email: marissa_herchler@ncsu.edu
Brief Job Description: Marissa is an Area Specialized Agent for animal food safety, with emphasis on the new Food Safety Modernization Act rules, as they apply to feed mills in North Carolina. Please contact Marissa with any FSMA related questions, or PCQI training inquiries.
Sydney Johnson
Title: Area Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences
Phone: (910) 296-2143
Email: sydney_johnson@ncsu.edu
Brief Job Description: Implements nutrition, food safety, and food preservation programs to all residents in Duplin and Sampson counties.
Lynette Johnston
Title: Area Specialized Agent, Food Safety
Phone: (919) 515-0303
Email: lynette_johnston@ncsu.edu
Della King
Title: Extension Agent, Agriculture - Field Crops
Phone: (910) 592-7161
Email: della_king@ncsu.edu
Brief Job Description: Responsible for educational programming for field crop growers, Commercial and Private Pesticide Education, and Beekeeping.
Max Knowles
Title: Extension Agent, Agriculture - Livestock
Phone: (910) 592-7161
Email: max_knowles@ncsu.edu
Brief Job Description: Extension Livestock Agent with responsibilities including swine and waste management. Major responsibilities include monitoring industry trends, issues, and new technologies. Providing farmers with programs to help aid in quality livestock production practices. While providing services such as irrigation calibrations, lagoon sludge surveys, and waste sample collection. Responsibilities also in forestry and as well as aquatics.
Colby Lambert
Title: Area Specialized Agent, Forestry
Phone: (910) 814-6041
Email: colby_lambert@ncsu.edu
Brief Job Description: Provides educational opportunities and technical support to forest landowners, agents, and forest industry in eastern North Carolina.
Danny Lauderdale
Title: Area Specialized Agent, Nursery and Greenhouse, Eastern Region
Phone: (252) 237-0111
Email: danny_lauderdale@ncsu.edu
Brief Job Description: Provides programming to commercial ornamental nursery and greenhouse producers in eastern North Carolina.
Lethia Lee
Title: EFNEP Educator, Extension Program Assistant
Phone: (910) 592-7161
Email: lethia_lee@ncsu.edu
Brief Job Description: Provide expanded food nutrition education classes for low income adults audiences in Sampson County.
Bill Lord
Title: Area Specialized Agent, Water Resources
Phone: (919) 496-3344
Email: william_lord@ncsu.edu
Brief Job Description: Water quality education and technical assistance
Stephanie McDonald-Murray
Title: Regional Nutrition Extension Associate - Southeast EFNEP and SNAP-Ed
Phone: (910) 296-2143
Email: stephanie_mcdonald@ncsu.edu
Brief Job Description: Job Description: Provides programmatic supervision to the EFNEP program in the South East District.
Rachel McDowell
Title: Area Specialized Agent, Consumer and Retail Food Safety
Phone: (919) 515-9155
Email: romcdowe@ncsu.edu
Brief Job Description: Support FCS Agents in delivering timely and evidence-based food safety education and information to stakeholders in NC.
Denise McIntyre
Title: 4-H Program Assistant, Substance Abuse Prevention Consultant- Health Education
Phone: (592) -71-61
Email: denise_mcintyre@ncsu.edu
Brief Job Description: Certified Substance Abuse Prevention Consultant trained in evidence base education.
Providing community programing on the responsibilities of alcohol,tobacco,and other drug consumption and misuse.
Elizabeth Merrill
Title: 4-H Program Assistant, 4-H Youth Development
Phone: (910) 592-7161
Email: elizabeth_rowe@ncsu.edu
Brief Job Description: Assist in the planning, design, and implementation of 4-H youth development programming.
Diana Rashash
Title: Area Specialized Agent, Water Quality/Waste Management
Phone: (910) 455-5873
Email: diana_rashash@ncsu.edu
Brief Job Description: Water and wastewater issues of all types: stormwater, aquatic weed ID & control, water quality & quantity, septic systems, animal waste, land application of wastewater, environment & sustainability, climate, etc.
Lynn Raynor
Title: County Extension Administrative Secretary
Phone: (910) 592-7161
Email: ljraynor@ncsu.edu
Javier Rivera
Title: Farmworker Health and Safety Educator, Agriculture - Health and Safety
Phone: (910) 592-7161
Email: cjriver2@ncsu.edu
Margaret Ross
Title: Area Specialized Agent, Agriculture - Poultry
Phone: (252) 670-8254
Email: margaret_ross@ncsu.edu
Brief Job Description: Working with commercial poultry producers to assist in writing nutrient management plans and conducting educational programming.
Chip Simmons
Title: Area Specialized Agent, Agriculture - Food Safety
Phone: (919) 414-5632
Email: odsimmon@ncsu.edu
Wesley Stallings
Title: Area Specialized Agent, Agriculture- Grain Crops
Phone: (910) 455-5873
Email: wcstalli@ncsu.edu
Brief Job Description: Agriculture-Grain Crops
Genny Thompson
Title: Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development
Phone: (910) 592-7161
Email: genny_thompson@ncsu.edu
Allan Thornton
Title: Area Specialized Agent, Agriculture - Commercial Vegetables and Fruits
Phone: (910) 592-7161
Email: allan_thornton@ncsu.edu
Brief Job Description: Vegetable Extension Specialist. Conducts Extension and applied research programs for commercial vegetable and fruit growers and agents in eastern North Carolina.
Mitch Woodward
Title: Area Specialized Agent, Watersheds and Water Quality
Phone: (919) 250-1112
Email: mdwoodwa@ncsu.edu
Brief Job Description: NC Cooperative Extension's Goals include:
- NC's natural resources and environmental quality will be protected, conserved and enhanced.
- NC will have profitable, environmentally sustainable plant, animal and food systems.
Protecting our environmental resources, particularly drinking water quality, is a top priority in NC. NC Cooperative Extension is a leader in teaching, researching, and accelerating the adoption of effective water quality protection practices.
IX. Contact Information
Sampson County Center
55 Agriculture Pl
Clinton, NC 28328
Phone: (910) 592-7161
Fax: (910) 592-9513
URL: http://sampson.ces.ncsu.edu