Bean Team Expands: NCSPA Welcomes Summer Intern

Welcome aboard the North Carolina Soybean Producers Association’s newest addition! Ayden Law is joining the NCSPA team as a communication intern. Ayden lived in Greenville, S.C. for 15 years before moving to Stokesdale, N.C. when she was a freshman in high school, and lived there until she went away to college. Ayden is a student…

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Meet the Board: Jimmy Thomas

A dream: that is what paved the way for Jimmy Thomas to become the remarkable farmer he is today. Located in Person County, spread across 3,500 acres of diversified farmland, lives this inspiring farmer. Thomas serves as the ASA (American Soybean Association) director on the North Carolina Soybean Producers Association board. He has graced the…

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Meet the Board: Gary Hendrix

    Since he could walk, Gary Hendrix has been planting seeds on the family farm. Hendrix, president of the North Carolina Soybean Producers Association board of directors, is a third-generation farmer in Hoke County. Hendrix Farms was established in the 1930’s by his grandfather, and was later operated by Gary’s father, growing cotton, tobacco…

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Meet the Board: Beth Taylor

Meet Beth Taylor, a true farm girl whose roots run deep in the fertile soil of her family farm in Nash County. This farm dates back to 1938, when her grandparents first purchased it, bringing along a rich history and an abundance of cherished memories. Today her family farm grows a diverse collection of crops,…

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Meet the Board: Keith Caldwell

As generations become removed from the farm, an unintentional disconnect is created between farmers and consumers, making it important that people share their stories and help bridge this gap. Farmer and newest executive committee member, Keith Caldwell, shares his story and encourages other farmers to share theirs, in hopes of preserving their way of life.…

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Nourish the Future Partnership Equips STEM Educators

Agriculture arguably utilizes a more diverse range of specialists than most industries, requiring software engineers, advanced mechanics, nutritionists, chemists, and much more. Teachers across the state are inspiring the passions of the next generation, so this summer, the N.C. Soybean Producers Association partnered with Nourish the Future (NtF), a non-profit foundation, to deliver a professional…

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North Carolina Soybean Yield Contest 2023

The 2023 growing season presented a little bit of everything to soybean producers in North Carolina. Despite erratic conditions, we still saw some excellent yields this year, many of which are showcased in the North Carolina Soybean Yield Contest. Winners of the contest were announced at the Annual Commodity Conference. We had 26 entries in…

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