Eddy LabusEddy Labus

Sustainable Agriculture Specialist
Southeast and Appalachia Region

Topic Areas: Marketing, Food Equity, Livestock, Local Foods

Specific Areas of Expertise: Grass-based livestock production, local meat cuts, retail marketing

Eddy Labus was raised on a small farm in West Virginia. He was involved in 4-H program, which inspired him to make agriculture his career. He is passionate about small livestock farms and giving them the tools they need to maintain the land and be profitable.

Education:
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Berea College

Previous Experience:
Extension Agent-Livestock Field Crops, 2008-2023
Farm Manager, Rocking B Farm, 2000-2008

Current Professional Affiliations and Committees:
WNC Ag-Options Steering Committee
NC Choices 2024 Meat Conference

 

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