Board MembersDistrict 7Channing Gooden
Channing Gooden grew up working on the family farm and now manages the day-to-day operation of his father's farm, Gooden Farms. The farm includes 16 swine finishing houses, 150 brood cow operation, corn and hay. Along with his father, Channing co-owns C&D Brooder Farm, a two house brooder farm and Bennett Place Nursery, a four house pig nursery, both contracted with Prestage Farms. Channing has an associate degree in welding. Channing is a current member of Bladen County Livestock Association and the NC Cattlemen's Association. In the past, Channing has been an avid hunter and also enjoyed the occasional fishing trip; however, these days he spends most of his spare time with his family. Channing and his wife, Lauren, have two young children, Anna and Witt. Back to Board Members |