Agricultural Hall of Fame

Today’s Topic: Vernon James enshrined in Ag Hall of Fame

Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler sits down each week with the Southern Farm Network’s Rhonda Garrison to discuss “Today’s Topic.” The late Vernon James became the 35th member of the N.C. Agricultural Hall of Fame on Tuesday. He was a farmer and lifelong advocate for agriculture who represented northeastern North Carolina in the General Assembly for […]

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Vernon James to be enshrined in Agricultural Hall of Fame

The N.C. Agricultural Hall of Fame will welcome its 35th member Tuesday. Vernon James (1910-2002), a longtime farmer, legislator and advocate for agriculture, will be enshrined in the hall during a ceremony at the Sen. Bob Martin Eastern Agricultural Center in Williamston. Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler will preside at the ceremony. James grew up on […]

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