North Carolina is a highly diverse agricultural state, and every crop can present unique challenges. Our team of regional agronomists (RA's) represent the North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services and serve commercial growers of all types and sizes throughout North Carolina. They promote adaptive crop management through growers’ use of agronomic testing services, including:
-soil testing -nematode assay -plant tissue analysis -waste and compost -solution -soilless media analysis
RA's are the perfect complement to our state-of-the-art laboratory services here at the Agronomic Division. They help clients monitor the nutritional status of crops, promote routine testing programs to prevent deficiencies, optimize yields and accurately time harvest. Often times, RA's troubleshoot to find a reason for nutrient problems, whether it be soil pH, type of fertilizer material, irrigation water quality, nematode pressure, or uneven nutrient application.
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services encourages you to partner with your regional agronomist to receive unbiased advice on how to optimize your production practices with science-based recommendations from our nationally recognized agronomic labs.
Click or double tap on your county to find the contact information for the regional agronomist who can assist you.
Regional Agronomists in Action
While Regional Agronomists Anna Beth and Willie represented Agronomic Services at the SE Strawberry Expo, they were able to spend time with newly re-elected Commissioner Steve Troxler. What a fantastic opportunity to exhibit and discuss the importance of our division.
Regional Agronomists lead an educational field trip for Agronomic Services lab staff, showing the big picture of the importance of the work being done in the labs. (Region 8 Agronomist Brad Thompson and Region 4 Agronomist Willie Howell are leading the tour.)
Region 12 Agronomist, Chris Leek, with a Christmas tree crop that he has assisted the grower with soil sampling, plant tissue sampling and a fertility management plan for many years.
Regional Agronomist doing a field consultation with a local strawberry grower. Keeping an eye on the health of the crop as well as taking plant tissue samples to make sure the plant is at optimal nutrient level are important for a successful yield. (Region 7 Agronomist Anna-Beth Williams)
Our regional agronomists are not only well versed in assisting with field crops, but hydroponics as well. (Region 5 Agronomist Georgia Love with Roderick McMillan from MG3 Farms in Robeson County)
Regional Agronomists represent our division at farm shows and conferences to educate the public about our services. (Shown: Georgia Love, Steve Dillon, Don Edralin and Joe Hudyncia)