Thomas Walker was selected as the 2022 Cumberland County Farm Bureau Outstanding Young
Farmer of the Year. Walker is a fourth generation farmer that farms alongside his father, David, in the Wade Community where they produce soybeans, corn, and wheat.
County Extension Director Lisa Childers shared that the Outstanding Young Farmer is selected by the Cumberland County Farm Bureau Board each year. Each year they look for farmers that are 35 or younger, a resident of Cumberland County, actively engaged in farming, and involved with the local Farm Bureau.
Thomas is a graduate of Cape Fear High School and NC State University Agriculture Institute. His interest in farming has been present since a very young age.
Mr. Walker was recognized and honored during the annual Farm City Week Luncheon, sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Fayetteville, Cumberland County Cooperative Extension, Cumberland County Farm Bureau, and Cape Fear Farm Credit.
The Advanced Contractors Academy, a free six-week program, is designed for established contractors ready to pursue larger-scale public contracts with agencies such as Fayetteville State University (FSU), Cumberland County and Cape Fear Valley Health.
Today, Hungry Snacks Vending operates 140 machines across North Carolina, with locations ranging from schools to public transit stations.
A total of 84 interns participated in this year’s My Future So Bright program. At the graduation ceremony held on Aug. 1, each student was able to receive their graduation certificates from Mid-Carolina Regional Council Executive Director Saman
