Source: NC A&T COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES, 3/24/22

 Millard and Connie Locklear, a Robeson County couple who grow fruits, vegetables, and culinary and medicinal herbs, were honored as North Carolina’s 2022 Small Farmers of the Year on Wednesday, a recognition awarded by Cooperative Extension at North Carolina A&T State University as part of its annual Small Farms Week.

Since 2015, the Locklears have grown organic collards, winter and spring root vegetables, and herbs on their 30-acre farm. They also sell poultry products, homemade jellies and jams, pickles, chow-chow and other delicacies for the Southern palate. Their work stresses health, safety, and environmental stewardship, and they have worked closely with N.C. A&T Cooperative Extension and other agricultural agencies to develop a food safety plan and support on-farm research and training programs for students.

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