My passion for agriculture runs deep, rooted in my childhood experiences helping my dad with livestock and hay, and now proudly operating our third-generation family farm with my husband and father-in-law. I grew up in Bat Cave, a small town in western North Carolina, and haven't gone too far—our farm is only a few miles from my childhood home. Those early experiences instilled in me a love of agriculture, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to others, all of which prepared me for the rewarding journey of long days, exciting challenges, and service to others. After working as a dental assistant for several years, the transition was made to full-time on the farm. That's not completely true, as any farm family knows you are full-time on the farm even if you have an off-farm job; the transition was to even more full-time on the farm. Every day is different and brings unique responsibilities and challenges. I embrace each day with flexibility, adaptability, and most of all, humor. As a mother of two, my perspective on advocacy and preserving the future of agriculture has evolved, focusing on bridging the awareness gap for those farther removed from agriculture.

 

Farm life changes minute to minute with new experiences each day, follow me through my social media accounts for regular updates and insights!