"We are pleased that Colby has accepted this opportunity,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler in a statement. “His 11 years with Cooperative Extension have given him valuable experience working with North Carolina growers and crops.”

 

Colby will serve Anson, Guilford, Lee, Montgomery, Moore, Randolph and Richmond counties with advice on crop fertilization, nutrient management, lime needs, soil testing, plant tissue analysis, use of animal wastes and composts, nematode analysis, and testing of source water and nutrient solutions.

 

Colby has experience with field and horticulture crops, forages and ornamentals.