Duplin County: Regional interest news roundup from NCDA

RALEIGH – Below is a summary of local interest stories that have recently been highlighted on the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ In the Field Blog.

A calf that Karen Scalf roped in order to tag and tattoo for identification

The following blog is a guest post provided by Avery Shelton, a senior Agribusiness student at the University of Mount Olive. Shelton serves as Vice President for the Animal Science Club and plans to work in the livestock industry after graduation. The article is part of a series of blogs provided by UMO students.

Located on the outskirts of Mount Olive, Kornegay Hereford Farm or KHF provides fresh local meat and other products for consumers. The family owned farm has been passed down through generations and is currently owned and operated by Karen Scalf and assisted by her supportive husband and three outstanding children. Kornegay Hereford Farm is a 100% grass- fed beef farm that focuses on and educates others about the importance as well as benefits of regenerative agriculture. Karen Scalf says, “Growing the healthiest grass-fed Hereford beef on the family farm has been our passion since 1949.” ...

Read the full blog: Kornegay Hereford Farm: A Family Tradition of Passion and Care