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.
On Monday, June 1, 2026, Tribe members from District 2 and District 15, the districts surrounding the area currently planned for the casino, met for a community meeting.Amidst the glitz and glamour of the idea of a new casino coming to the Lumbee Tri
This is the fourth year that ETI has hosted the event, and in years past Freeman has seen a host of innovative technology, including various drone types and programming, robotic dogs, 3D printed houses, and airspace scanners. Photo provided by USSOCO
Crystal McLean (left) with Scott Embry (right). Money Box Academy received a $10,000 grant from United Way of Cumberland County’s Youth Growth Stock Trust. Photos provided by Crystal McLean.The Youth Growth Stock Trust Committee, administered by the
