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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The NC Soybean Producers Association is seeking applicants for a paid internship in bookkeeping and accounts for the summer of 2021. Please see the full details of the position below.
[columns] [one_half] The Soy Scholarship at N.C. State University, sponsored by the association, has assisted several outstanding undergraduate students. This year, we prepared a short video to better engage our 2015-2016 Soy Scholarship recipients with our board and soybean farmers, to show the value that the scholarship creates for the students and the agricultural community. This video…
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The NC Soybean Producers Association held their 53rd Annual Meeting during the NC Commodities Conference last week. President Jeff Tyson called the meeting to order on Thursday January 9th, 2020 and began updating the growers in the state on the happenings of the association of the past year. During the meeting, seven growers from across…
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The North Carolina Soybean Producers Association hosted their 57th Annual Business meeting last week during the North Carolina Commodity Conference. President Gary Hendrix gave a briefing on association activities over the past year before proceeding with regular elections. Four first-term directors were elected to the NCSPA Board of Directors during the meeting: Bill Jordan, Tyner,…
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SUBMISSION DEADLINE5:00 PM CST, MARCH 10, 2023 RFP TITLE: North Carolina Commodities Conference Meeting Planner RFP CONTACT:Name: Charles HallPhone: 919-309-5491Email: chall@ncsoy.org PROPOSAL DEADLINE: March 10, 2023 INTRODUCTION:The North Carolina Commodities Conference is the annual conference of the North Carolina Corn Growers Association, the North Carolina Cotton Producers Association, the North Carolina Small Grain Growers Association,…
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The North Carolina Soybean Producers Association (NCSPA) has been awarded $824,646.00 by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to increase cover crop adoption on North Carolina farms through the nationally renowned organization, Farmers for Soil Health (FSH). FSH is a farmer-led cover crop program designed to continue the advancement of soil health on farms while…
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Communications Intern Jackson Lesan joined the NCSPA team in May 2024. In his role, he has the important task of communicating the values and importance of the organization through various forms of media. Jackson is a junior at North Carolina State University majoring in Technology, Engineering, and Design (Graphic Communications), focusing on media creation and…
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Governor Cooper announced yesterday, that starting as early as today, March 3rd, Group 3 Frontline Essential Workers in NC are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. This includes those working in the ag industry such as: farm workers, meat packing workers, food processing workers, migrant farm/fishery workers, food distribution and supply chain workers, and restaurant…
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Greetings! My name is Faith Case and I am happy to present myself as the new Outreach Coordinator for the NC Soybean Producers Association. Born and raised in Rock Hill, SC, I come from a large family of big personalities. Some of my hobbies include reading, hiking, and playing tennis. Although I did not grow…
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After running a 75-year-old farming operation, a person gains a wealth of knowledge of “how to grow their operation and what not to do.” Trey Liverman is a third-generation farmer in Columbia, North Carolina. His operation produces cucumbers, potatoes, cotton, corn, wheat, sorghum, and soybeans. Trey graduated from N.C. State University with degrees in Ag…
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Deep Roots: A Lineage of Farmers Reggie Strickland comes from a long line of passionate agriculturalists. Though the official start date of the farm is unknown, it may have beginnings dating back to the Civil War. Reggie’s known kin have been operating what is now Strickland Farm since 1861. The farm is located on Hollingsworth…
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