Drought Media Contacts and Experts

Connect with NC State Extension experts who can provide research-based insights on drought conditions, agricultural impacts and management strategies related to North Carolina. Browse experts by topic or contact the NC State Extension communications team for further assistance.

Experts by Topic

Agricultural Economics

  • Jeff Dorfman, Agricultural & Resource Economics Specialist, NC State Extension
  • Seunghyun Lee, Agricultural, Environmental and Resource Economics Expert, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
  • Nick Piggott, Grain Marketing & Risk Management Specialist, NC State Extension

Climate, Weather & Drought Monitoring

Crop Production

Forestry & Wildfire

  • Bob Bardon, Associate Dean of Extension, College of Natural Resources, NC State Extension
  • Kelly Oten, Forest Health Specialist, NC State Extension

Horticulture, Landscaping & Gardening

  • Lucy Bradley, Consumer & Community Horticulture Specialist, NC State Extension
  • Barbara Fair, Horticulture Specialist, NC State Extension
  • Grady Miller, Turfgrass Management Specialist, NC State Extension

Livestock & Forages

  • Matt Poore, Ruminant Nutrition Specialist, NC State Extension
  • Stephanie Ward, Dairy Science Specialist, NC State Extension

Water Resources & Irrigation

  • Mike Burchell, Water Quality Specialist, NC State Extension
  • Seth Nagy, Extension Director (Caldwell County), Livestock & Field Crops, NC State Extension
  • Mitch Woodward, Watersheds & Water Quality – Area Specialized Agent, NC State Extension

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