Marketing

Link to North Carolina Farmers Markets and Agricultural Centers

Farmers Markets & Agricultural Centers

Visit one of N.C.'s state-owned farmers markets or agricultural centers.

Got to Be NC

Explore the Got to Be NC website to find local N.C. foods, ingredients, agricultural products, recipes and more.

Visit NC Farms

The Visit N.C. Farms app connects residents and travelers to local farms, fresh seafood and seasonal fun.

NC Wine

On the hunt for a new kind of tasting experience? Explore N.C.’s amazing wineries and vineyards for wines, ciders and meads.

N.C. Farmer/Agribusiness Database

The Farmer/Agribusiness Database is a mechanism to connect local foods to potential market opportunities. This data will be updated and shared with local buyers of local foods like schools, food banks and more.

N.C. Agriculture Manufacturing and Processing Initiative

NCAMPI is an initiative to fund and promote the establishment of value-adding agricultural manufacturing and food processing facilities across North Carolina.

Marketing Services

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Contacts:

Tim Ivey - Agribusiness and Economic Development Manager
919.707.3117 - Tim.Ivey@nacagr.gov

Debra Sloan - Regional Agribusiness Developer - Western Region
828.524.1264 - Debra.Sloan@ncagr.gov

Jenny Fulton - Regional Agribusiness Developer - Piedmont/Charlotte Region
336.978.0041 - Jenny.Fulton@ncagr.gov

Nick Lassiter - Corn / Peanuts / Small Grain / Soybeans
919.707.3129 - Nick.Lassiter@ncagr.gov

Pete Anderson - Regional Agribusiness Developer - Southeast Region
252.633.1477 - Pete.Anderson@ncagr.gov

Agribusiness

Contact:

Erica Calderon - Agritourism Director
919.707.3120 - Erica.Calderon@ncagr.gov

Agritourism

Contacts:

Debra Sloan - Aquaculture Specialist - Western Region
828.524.1264 - Debra.Sloan@ncagr.gov

Pete Anderson - Aquaculture Specialist - Southeast Region
252.633.1477 - Pete.Anderson@ncagr.gov

Aquaculture

Contacts:

Sim McIver - Assistant Director
919.707.3148 - Sim.Mciver@nacagr.gov

Brenna Favara - Domestic Marketing Manager
919.707.3154 - Brenna.Favara@ncagr.gov

Bruce Whitehead - Grocery, Military & Retail
919.707.3140 - Bruce.Whitehead@ncagr.gov

Chad Blackwelder - Food Service
919.707.3150 - Chad.Blackwelder@ncagr.gov

Jack Nales - Beef, Dairy, Goat, Lamb & Small Meat Producers
919.707.3106 - Jack.Nales@ncagr.gov

Vacant - Events, Project Manager & Specialty Foods

Vacant - Retail, Grocery & Farm to School

Vacant - Pork, Poultry, Eggs, Meat Processors & Soybeans

Domestic/Retail

Contacts:

Greg Hoggard - Assistant Director
252.792.1672 - Greg.Hoggard@ncagr.gov

Jason Jernigan - Grain Inspection Manager
919.202.5774 - Jason.Jernigan@ncagr.gov

Grading Services

Contacts:

Sim McIver - Assistant Director
919.707.3148 - Sim.Mciver@nacagr.gov

April Pennell-Davis - Corn, Craft Beer, Distilled Spirits, Eastern Christmas Trees, Honey & Pecans
919.707.3147 - April.Pennell-Davis@ncagr.gov

Heather Lifsey - Cotton, Organics, Peanuts, Strawberries & Sweet Potatoes
919.749.3337 - Heather.Lifsey@ncagr.gov

Kevin Hardison - Agricultural Fairs, Farmers Markets, Feed Industry, NC Vegetable Growers, Roadside Farm Market Stands & Small Grains
919.707.3123 - Kevin.Hardison@ncagr.gov

Khaila Daye - Blueberries, Greenhouse Vegetables, Peaches & Watermelon
919.707.3107 - Khaila.Daye@ncagr.gov

Matt Luks - Leafy Greens, Pine Needles, Potatoes & Turf/Sod
919.707.3118 - Matt.Luks@ncagr.gov

Michele Roberts - Apples & Tomatoes
828.378.4099 - Michele.Roberts@ncagr.gov

Tony Haywood - Blackberries, Herbs, Nursery/Landscape, Pumpkins, Raspberries & Western Christmas Trees
828.200.1262 - Tony.Haywood@ncagr.gov

Horticulture

Contacts:

Cathy Ma - Assistant Director
919.707.3132 - Cathy.Ma@ncagr.gov

Allison Tuszynski - Distilled Spirits, Hemp & Specialty Foods
919.707.3174 - Allison.Tuszynski@ncagr.gov

Amanda Hill - Animal Proteins, Christmas Trees & Nursery Crops
919.707.3153 - Amanda.Hill@ncagr.gov

Jeff Thomas - Craft Beer, Produce & Row Crops
919.707.3218 - Jeff.Thomas@ncagr.gov

Michelle Wang - Forest Products
919.707.3141 - Michelle.Wang@ncagr.gov

https://www.ncagexports.com/

Contacts:

Neil Bowman - Assistant Director - General Livestock/International/State Fair Livestock Shows
919.270.7094 - Neil.Bowman@ncagr.gov

Amanda Wachs - Marketing Specialist - General Livestock/State Fair Livestock Shows
919.441.1038 - Amanda.Wachs@ncagr.gov

Benjamin Carpenter - Marketing Specialist - General Livestock
919.270.8917 - Benjamin.Carpenter@ncagr.gov

Billy Lewis - Marketing Specialist - General Livestock/PVP Assistance
252.717.4529 - Billy.Lewis@ncagr.gov

Lib Taylor - Livestock Marketing Administrative Assistant
919.707.3151

William Thompson - Marketing Specialist - Beef on Dairy Production/Dairy Production/General Livestock
704.616.8553 - William.Thompson@ncagr.gov

Livestock

Anna Barcafer - Market News Reporter
919.707.3121 - Anna.Barcafer@ncagr.gov

Market News

Contact:

John Aydlett - Seafood Marketing Specialist
252.331.4773 - John.Aydlett@ncagr.gov

Seafood