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A Sense of Community
Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to travel to eastern North Carolina for what the locals refer to as a "hog killin". This...
Feb 26, 20242 min read
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The Fruits of Our Labor
As a native North Carolinian, I've had the opportunity to experience all that our state has to offer. During my childhood, I was blessed...
Feb 12, 20242 min read
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Why Researching Your Elected Officials’ Resume Matters
How often are you afforded an opportunity to research and hire your next co-worker or company representative? What would you take into...
Jan 20, 20242 min read
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The Parallels Between the Agricultural and Military Industries
Over recent weeks, I have read several posts from those who are recognizing the value of agricultural farmland. These values range from...
Jan 7, 20242 min read
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Impacted by Tropical Storms Idalia or Ophelia?
Crop insurance is a valuable tool for our farming community as it provides a means to minimize financial losses relative to adverse...
Dec 16, 20232 min read
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NCFB 88th Annual Convention
Wake County Farm Bureau sent 23 volunteers [including Weston McCorkle] to the N.C. Farm Bureau 88th Annual Convention on November 4th and...
Dec 15, 20231 min read
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Your Votes Were Counted
Three years ago, I was offered an opportunity of a lifetime - to work for the North Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture. While making a...
Dec 7, 20231 min read
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NC State Magazine: Giving Voice to Agriculture
October 19, 2021, by Bill Krueger Weston McCorkle '92, '95 MR, has spent a quarter century as a volunteer announcer for livestock shows...
Oct 7, 20233 min read
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WRAL: Livestock announcer going on 30 years participating at N.C. State Fair
For almost 30 years, Weston McCorkle has been announcing the livestock competition at the State Fair. It can be a three-ring circus when...
Oct 7, 20231 min read
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2021 CALS Distinguished and Outstanding Alumni Honored
Charles Suggs, Pam Marrone and Maj. Gen. Timothy Peppe are this year’s Distinguished Alumni Award winners for NC State’s College of ...
Oct 7, 20231 min read
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Alpha Zeta NC Alumni Speaker Weston McCorkle
Originally posted by Ashley J. Kirby Author: Alpha Zeta/Friday, February 22, 2013 Categories: Chapter Activity Report Blog High...
Oct 7, 20231 min read
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