Danielle Crocker
Sustainable Agriculture Specialist
Appalachian Regional Office
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