Danielle CrockerDanielle Crocker

Sustainable Agriculture Specialist
Southeast and Appalachia Region

Topic Areas: Business Planning, Marketing, Crops, Livestock, Local Foods, Pest Management, Policy, Soil Health

Specific Areas of Expertise: Agroforestry, silviculture, horticulture, high-value crops, aquaculture

Danielle Crocker has always had a passion for natural resources conservation. She has worked for the U.S Fish & Wildlife Service, National Park Service, North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission and USDA Farm Service Agency. As a first generation farmer, she’s applied her education and experiences to create a 100% woman owned farm. Her areas of specialization include agroforestry, silviculture, horticulture, floriculture, dairy goats, small fruits, and staying current in farm policy and opportunity.

Education:
Associate degree in Fish and Wildlife Management, Haywood Community College
Bachelor of Science in Forestry, Western Carolina University

Previous Experience:

Founder/Owner, 2015-Present
Pick Dee’s Berries @ Skydance Farm, Morganton, NC

Program Technician, 2023
USDA Farm Service Agency, Morganton, NC

 

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