LUMBERTON — As we have now entered the holiday season, I am reminded of the importance of our connections. Whether with our family, friends or coworkers, we all rely on the support of others to find comfort and joy in the community they help us create.

I am a newcomer to the culture and community of Robeson County. As a new member of North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Robeson County Center, it is vital for me to make connections here and over the eight other counties I am tasked with assisting. I am taking this opportunity to tell all of you a little about me and how I came to this position.

Prior to joining North Carolina Cooperative Extension, I spent the last 12 years managing a variety of small-farming operations. I started in Onslow County growing produce for a local restaurant,

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