NCSPA Growers Go to Capitol Hill

Five growers from NCSPA’s board went to Capitol Hill last week to agvocate for North Carolina ag.  The week kicked off with a visit with Ray Starling, USDA Chief of Staff. Starling, a North Carolina native, heard and related to the concerns of our growers. The following day the group meet with Congressmen David Rouzer…

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NCSPA Educates Kids About Agriculture

The pleasant weather of spring and fall brings festivals and fun, and many events where the NCSPA can educate people about agriculture and soy. These days, most people are one or more generations removed from the farm, so the Association takes every opportunity to help people understand what growers do every day and why. Recently…

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NCSPA CEO

The North Carolina Soybean Producers Association is officially announcing that the CEO Jeff Jennings has decided with the Executive Committee to resign his position. Mr. Jennings has decided to pursue other opportunities. John Fleming, NCSPA President, said, “The North Carolina Soybean Producers Association appreciates the contributions that Jeff made to our Association and we wish…

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John Fleming, Tarboro – Treasurer

NCSPA Board Names New Leadership

On January 13, 2017, the North Carolina Soybean Producers Association elected new officers and executive committee members for the board of directors. John Fleming of Scotland Neck, N.C. was elected president of the Association. “I am excited to serve the North Carolina Soybean Producers Association as its president,” commented Fleming. “I look forward to helping…

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NCSPA at the Southern Farm Show

Planning to attend the Southern Farm Show in Raleigh next week? There won’t be a Soybean Producers Forum this year, but make sure to visit the North Carolina Soybean Producers Association’s booth #4117 in the equipment tent from Feb. 1-3, 2017 to learn about all the things being done to help maximize yield and profitability…

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NCSPA at the Southern Farm Show

Did you catch the Southern Farm Show last week? The NCSPA did! It was a great few days to catch up with members and share all the great resources the association has available to help improve yields and profitability. If you missed it, be sure to check out the NCSPA’s new app to get all…

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NCSPA at the N.C. State Fair

The N.C. State Fair was held Oct. 10-25, 2015, and as usual, the North Carolina Soybean Producers Association enjoyed being a part of it. This year, the NCSPA placed one of the educational exhibits created for use on agritourism farms in the Gotta Be N.C. tent near the Kerr Scott Building for fairgoers to learn…

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NCSPA at N.C. State’s Farm Animal Days

NC. State’s annual Farm Animal Days were Apr. 24-26, and the NCSPA had a booth at the event to talk to the thousands of children who attended about soy and agriculture. The event gives school children from pre-school through first grade the chance to see and touch farm animals, get in tractors, learn about agriculture…

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