Eddy Labus
Sustainable Agriculture Specialist
Appalachian Regional Office
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