Joey Short, Emerging Leader

Joey Short has the tenth best beard in the pork industry, at least according to Farm Journal Magazine. But it’s not that quirky accolade that defines him. Rather, it’s his rapid ascension within the North Carolina pork industry that has earned Short the 2023 North...

Emerging Leader: Bailee Arnold

Bailee Arnold has shown both a passion and a commitment to excellence on the farm – and in sharing the story of agriculture, which has earned her the Emerging Leader Award. Bailee is originally from Nash County, but currently lives in Winterville. She attended Barton...